Banqiao
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Top hotels in Banqiao
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport by Langham Hospitality Group
Convenient location, clean rooms, great service, and an excellent breakfast buffet. Note that the shuttle bus is shared with the Hilton—I missed the first one.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Hilton Beijing
Ongoing remodeling, extremely noisy, avoid at all cost!!!
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
Clean room and nice staffs
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Convenient location, friendly staff. I especially enjoyed easy access to restaurants and shops stops on site.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
EAST Beijing
Snow, Jacky, Craig, Darren made our stay in Beijing great!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banqiao
Liqiaozhen
Check out nearby sights like Tongzhou Museum while you're spending some time in Liqiaozhen and the surrounding area.
Wangjing
While you're strolling through Wangjing, you may want to check out the coffeehouses and art galleries. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Wangjing East Station or Wangjing South Station.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Beijing National Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
Yansha
Museums, shopping, and bars highlight some notable features of Yansha. Make a stop by Lady Street Market or Chaoyang Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Middle Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries, and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
