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.
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.
Banqiao Cihui Palace
You can learn about the history of New Taipei City with a stop at Banqiao Cihui Palace. While in the area, you can find time to visit its 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.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Thousand Island Lake & Pinglin Tea Plantation Afternoon Tour from Taipei
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket
Top hotels in Banqiao
Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao
The pool was a nice perk
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Grand Hotel
Great hotel and great staffs
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Friendly and courteous staff who assisted me in having an enjoyable stay. Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The room was great spacious clean, the public bath is amazing and the staff was very friendly. The only downside was the construction at the building right next to the hotel, and my room was beside it so my view was all constructions and noises in the morning. I wish the hotel offered some kind of ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
The hotel is conveniently located near the main train station and many of Taipei’s attractions. The staff were courteous and the food was okay in the restaurant. Breakfast had a good variety of dishes that would please people from many different cultures. If you wanted to shop, the Q mall is right ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
Very convenient location, clean and safe but the walls are quite thin, if you are sensitive to noise it may not be comfortable for you, but overall is good.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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, Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple 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.
