(Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The first batch of eight Xiangjiang sightseeing double-decker buses, launched by the Changsha Urban Development Cultural Tourism Group, officially made their debut and started trial operations on February 9, 2025. 

The bus line connects popular tourist attractions along the Xiangjiang River, encompassing a total of 19 stations. 

Stations along the bus line:

Bishahu Station (transfer to Metro Line 4)
Nanhu New Town East Station
Hunan Normal University East Station (transfer to Metro Line 3)
Xiangjiang Cruise Terminal East Station (transfer to Metro Line 3)
Du Fu Pavilion East Station
Wenheyou East Station
Wuyi Road Intersection Station (transfer to Metro Line 2)
Zhongshan Road Intersection East Station 
Chaozong Street East Station
Xiyuan Beili Station
Chaozong Street West Station
Zhongshan Road Intersection West Station 
Orange Isle Station (transfer to Metro Line 2)
Wenheyou West Station
Du Fu Pavilion West Station
Xiangjiang Cruise Terminal West Station (transfer to Metro Line 3)
Hunan Normal University West Station (transfer to Metro Line 3)
Nanhu New Town West Station
Qia Tongxue Shaonian Square Station (transfer to Metro Line 4)

Ticket prices: 

Single ticket: 10 yuan/person
One-day ticket: 25 yuan/person
Two-day ticket: 40 yuan/person

Concession tickets are offered during the trial operation period.

Single ticket: 6 yuan/person
One-day ticket: 18 yuan/person
Two-day ticket: 25 yuan/person

Free admission for children under 1.2 meters (accompanied by an adult).

Operating hours: 10:00—22:00 (Buses run every 15 minutes.)

How to purchase tickets:

Passengers can easily purchase tickets via the WeChat mini program "Xiangjiang Sightseeing Bus [湘江观光巴士]". They can also scan a QR code at the bus shelters along the line to purchase tickets.

Chinese source: changsha.gov.cn, Hunan Daily