Swingtime Ball 2026

Travel Guide

Hotels · Getting There · Visa

For the third year in a row, Swingtime Ball will be held at Jiarui Cultural Center!

To help you enjoy the festival more comfortably, we've put together a travel guide covering hotels near the venue (including our official partner hotels), how to get to the event, and visa information for international dancers.

Official Partner Hotels

1. Kuntai Hotel

≈ 600 m from the venue · about a 10-minute walk

A luxury hotel in a convenient location.

Address
No. 2 Qiyang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 📍 Open in Maps
Special STB rate
RMB 650 / room / night for 2 people
Breakfast
Breakfast for 2 included
Room type
Twin Room / King Room
How to book
Please email lee_li@kuntaigloryhotel.com for booking instructions. Please mention "STB 20th Anniversary" in your email.
Website: kuntaihotel.com

Other room types without breakfast may be available at discounted rates through major hotel booking platforms. Prices vary depending on booking dates and availability, so please check the latest rates before making your reservation.

2. Lavande Hotel (Beijing Wangjing SOHO)

≈ 1.9 km from the venue · about a 6-minute drive

A comfortable and affordable option.

Address
Lavande Hotel, Botai Jiahua Building, No. 308 Lizhi Dongyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing 📍 Open in Maps
Special STB rates
Leisure King RoomRMB 320 / room / night for 2 people
Superior King RoomRMB 360 / room / night for 2 people
Deluxe Twin RoomRMB 400 / room / night for 2 people
Breakfast
Breakfast for 2 included for all three room types
How to book
Please email denglihua@jinjianghotels.com.cn for booking instructions. Please mention "STB 20th Anniversary" in your email.

Other room types may be available at discounted rates through major hotel booking platforms. Prices vary depending on booking dates and availability, so please check the latest rates before making your reservation.

More Accommodation Options

Wangjing is a busy commercial and residential area with plenty of hotels, business hotels, and private accommodations. There are many options within 2–3 km of the venue, and public transportation in the area is very convenient.

We won't make too many specific recommendations here, so feel free to explore the options that best suit your needs.

As a general tip, booking early usually means better prices. If you have already booked your travel dates and are looking for good value, we recommend booking your accommodation in advance.

Getting to Swingtime Ball

Main Venue: Kuntai Jiarui Cultural Center, Beijing
Nearest Subway Station: Wangjing East Station, Line 15 — approximately 10 minutes on foot.

✈️ From the Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • The closest airport to the venue, approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
  • The easiest options are DiDi (China's ride-hailing app) or taxi.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • The journey to the venue takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes by DiDi or taxi, depending on traffic.
  • Alternatively, you can take the airport shuttle bus to Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station, then take DiDi or a taxi to the main venue.

⚠️ We do not recommend taking the airport express train and transferring to the subway, as this route requires multiple transfers and can take around 2 hours.

🚄 By Train

(If you travel from another city in China)

  • Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station is the closest railway station to the venue.
  • If you arrive at another railway station in Beijing, you can also take the subway to Wangjing East Station on Line 15, approximately 10 minutes on foot from the venue.
  • If you have heavy luggage, DiDi or taxi may be more convenient.

🚗 By Car

  • Search for Kuntai Jiarui Cultural Center in your map app.
  • The venue has an underground parking garage. Parking is approximately RMB 6/hour.

Visa Information

If you are joining us from outside China, please check the latest visa requirements and entry policies well before booking your trip. The National Immigration Administration of China publishes the official and most up-to-date information on visas and visa-exemption policies.

Tip: Visa and visa-free transit rules change from time to time — always confirm the current policy on the official page below, or with the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate.