Banqiao Travel Guide
Taipei
Popular places to visit
Crescent Bridge
After visiting Crescent Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Taipei City. Discover the area's hot springs and shops.
Nanya Night Market
During your trip to New Taipei City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nanya Night Market. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and hot springs.
Taipei County Stadium
Catch an event at Taipei County Stadium during your trip to New Taipei City. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
New Taipei City People's Square
Explore the great outdoors at New Taipei City People's Square, a lovely green space in New Taipei City. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
National Taiwan University of Arts
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National Taiwan University of Arts during your travels in New Taipei City. Discover the area's hot springs and shops.
New Taipei City Plaza
You can find out about the history of New Taipei City with a trip to New Taipei City Plaza. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Top hotels in Banqiao
Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao
Very nice room. Got upgraded to a suite.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Cham Cham - Taipei
There is a tiny desk, so if you need to work, it can only fit a laptop. Room is ok for one person for 8 days stay, it would be too much for 2 people for a long stay if you plan to stay in the room a lot ( to work like me). The room is clean and cleaning crew is super friendly. However the lobby staff ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Grand Forward Hotel
Great location when visiting Banqiao district near Taipei. Right next to subway, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. A bit older hotel that the water in shower will take a few mins to warm up, but with all what you needed and great staff. The breakfast is also amazing.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The front desk and lobby staff were very friendly, professional and helpful although Mandarin is not my first language. They were always on hand to provide assistance readily and answer my inquiries. The rooms were also very well-cleaned and the cleaning staff also greet guests with a cheerful disposition. ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Grand Hotel
Interesting history to the hotel! Great tunnel tour and incredible halibut! Great hiking trail out back for an hour hike every day. View of the 101 building.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
Don’t get to experience the bar/lounge as it was closed on the nights I stayed
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banqiao
Zhonghe
Zhonghe is well liked for its mountain views and breweries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Global Mall and Zhong He Shengli Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Qiaohe Station or Zhonghe Station to get around.
Wanhua
Visitors to Wanhua love its popular shops, and you can check out Lungshan Temple and Huaxi Street Night Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Longshan Temple Station.
Xinzhuang
The riverfront and spas are just a few things visitors like about Xinzhuang. Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium and Xinzhuang Street Night Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Danfeng Station or Huilong Station to get around the larger area.
Ximending
A noteworthy feature of Ximending is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ximending Night Market and Taipei Cinema Park.
Sanchong
Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Sanhe Night Market and Taipei Bridge are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.
Zhongzheng
Travellers love Zhongzheng for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station or Guting Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Theater.
