Banqiao

Banqiao (板橋區), also known by its historical spelling Panchiao and its alternative spelling Banciao, is a district and administrative capital of New Taipei, Taiwan.

By rail
Banqiao has a Taiwan High Speed Rail station and is on the blue line (Yongning side) of the MRT.

The city is also on the Taiwanese Railway System, which is cheaper than the Taiwan High Speed Rail, but much slower.

Sleep
Although Banqiao is one of the most urbanized areas in New Taipei City, it is still a small town. There are no major chain hotels and it would be easier to find a hotel and stay in Taipei and visit Banqiao for a couple of hours as it only takes a few minutes to go from downtown Taipei to Banqiao. There are, however, some small hotels that are relatively unknown to foreigners. The prices are often lower in these hotels.