CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Recently, some netizens claimed they felt “pampered” while taking the bus in Chongqing: on a bus from Ciqikou to Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway, each leather seatback features an entertainment system that allows charging and playing games. The topic that “Chongqing buses set the standard like this” even trended on social media, with many users commenting that “Chongqing really spoils its fans!”

The bus has a refrigerator

Offers cultural and creative products

T002 sightseeing bus line is what the netizens refer to as the “standard” set by Chongqing buses. This line operates between Ciqikou and Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway (Xinhua Road) and connects popular attractions such as Ciqikou, Liziba Rail Transit Station, the People’s Great Hall of Chongqing, Hongyadong, Chaotianmen, and Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway, making it a perfect route for sightseeing.

To help tourists better enjoy Chongqing’s beautiful scenery, T002 bus line has incorporated several thoughtful details: interactive TVs on the back of seats, allowing passengers to play games, and charging ports located below the screens to keep phones fully charged for capturing stunning views. Looking up, passengers can enjoy a panoramic skylight that creates a leisurely travel atmosphere.

Inside the bus, there’s also a small refrigerator available for free use by tourists.

Additionally, a display cabinet for cultural and creative products allows tourists to find various bus-themed merchandise.

According to Chongqing Western Public Transportation Co., Ltd. of Chongqing City Transportation Development & Investment Group, the same model is also used on T480 and T888 sightseeing bus lines.

Hop on for food, hop off for attractions

These sightseeing buses invite you to see the sights

T002 bus line is part of Chongqing’s “Urban Sightseeing • Leisurely Chongqing” brand. Currently, there are 9 sightseeing bus lines in total, connecting popular attractions such as Jiefangbei, Hongyadong, Chaotianmen, Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway, Ciqikou, and the People’s Great Hall of Chongqing while continuously enhancing on-board and off-board experiences.

For example, T888 bus line is designed as a “Café on Wheels” food bus, where during the 2.5-hour trip, the bus will stop at places like the People’s Great Hall of Chongqing, Landmark Riverside Park, and Clock Tower, allowing tourists to hop off and take photos. The bus is also equipped with a dedicated tour guide who provides commentary and serves tea and snacks to tourists.

Chongqing Western Public Transportation Co., Ltd. stated that it will continue to enhance service standards, allowing the sightseeing buses to better serve everyone and help them appreciate the beauty of the mountain city.

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List of 9 sightseeing bus lines:

T002: Ciqikou East Gate - Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway (Xinhua Road)

Stops: Ciqikou East Gate - Hongyancun - Chongqing Tiandi - Liziba Rail Transit Station - Xuetianwan - the People’s Great Hall of Chongqing - Jiabin Road Hongyadong - Chaotianmen Ninth Wharf - Huguang Guild Hall - Baixiang Street - Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway

T003: Baigongguan - Baigongguan

Stops: Baigongguan - Zhazidong - Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre - Tegang Ferry - Shijingpo Rail Transit Station - Ciqikou Rail Transit Station - Hongyanhun Square - Baigongguan

T083: Printing Factory No. 2 - Liziba Rail Transit Station

Stops: Liziba Rail Transit Station (Viewing Platform) - First Level Road - Fotuguan Rail Transit Station - Third Level Road - Printing Factory No. 2

T198: Ciqikou East Gate - Ciqikou East Gate

Stops: Ciqikou East Gate - Ciqikou Rail Transit Station - Shanwanli Road Intersection - Zhazidong - Baigongguan - Hongyanhun Square - Lieshimu - Ciqikou East Gate

T480: Jiefangbei - Jiefangbei

Stops: Jiefangbei - Xiaoshizi - Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway - Xiaomishi - Jiaochangkou - Jiabin Road Hongyadong - Chaotianmen Ninth Wharf - Huguang Guild Hall - Jiefang West Road - Zhongxing Road - Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway - Hongyadong - Jiefangbei

T888: Jiefangbei - Jiefangbei

Stops: Jiefangbei (Lailongxiang) - Xiaoshizi - The People’s Great Hall of Chongqing - Science and Technology Museum - Danzishi Rail Transit Station - Nanbin Road ICBC - Clock Tower - Xuantanmiao - Dongshuimen Bridge - Longmen Haoyue - Haitang Yanyu Park - Haitang Yanyu Square - Baixiang Street - Huguang Guild Hall (Xiawanglongmen) - Chaotianmen Ninth Wharf - Jiabin Road Hongyadong - Jiefangbei

T016: Xiaoshizi - Chaotianmen Ninth Wharf

Stops: Xiaoshizi (Wangfujing) - Zhongxing Road (Shanchengxiang) - Jiefang West Road - Chaotianmen Ninth Wharf

T025: Jiefangbei - Jiabin Road Hongyadong

Stops: Jiefangbei - Chaotianmen Ninth Wharf - Jiabin Road Hongyadong

T041: Two Rivers Night Scenic Tour: Jiefangbei - Jiefangbei

Stops: Jiefangbei - The People’s Great Hall of Chongqing - Clock Tower - Longmen Haoyue - Jiabin Road Hongyadong – Jiefangbei (Translated by Vichy, Fathom Language Limited)