Changsha has embraced spring breeze, and it is the perfect time for outings. To address the parking shortages at popular tourist attractions and promote eco-friendly travel for residents and tourists, the Changsha Metro Group and the Changsha Bus Group jointly launched three "metro + bus" spring outing routes on April 1. These routes are specifically designed to meet three key travel needs in spring—cherry blossoms viewing, family zoo outing, and visits to popular social media-famous cultural and tourism landmarks. The routes provide seamless transfers between metro stations and scenic spots, allowing residents and tourists to conveniently explore Changsha's spring scenery.
The Cherry Blossom Express is free on weekends, allowing you to immerse yourself in a sea of pink and white blossoms.
The Wan'an Home Furnishing Cultural Park is undoubtedly the first choice for cherry blossom viewing among Changsha's spring floral destinations. As China's first industrial tourism park featuring a "garden factory," it blends industrial architecture with a sea of flowers. Over 30 varieties of early and late cherry blossoms burst into full bloom in succession throughout the park.
The special shuttle bus line for cherry blossom viewing has been open exclusively on weekends, to facilitate both residents and tourists' spring outings. The bus will depart from Exit 2 of the Yanghu Wetland Station on Metro Line 3 (operating hours: 6:20 to 0:11 the following day), and run every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 from the launch date through April 15. The bus line makes direct access to the Wan'an Home Furnishing Cultural Park—Changsha's top spring cherry blossom destination—with a stop at Muzitang Park along the way.
The daily Zoo-themed Shuttle Bus Line helps unlock a fun-filled family adventure.
The zoo-themed bus route has been launched to meet the travel needs of family outings. This route connects to Exit 1 of the Shangshuangtang Station on Metro Line 1 (operating hours: 6:20 to 0:06 the following day). It is a regular service with a fare of 2 yuan per person. Operating hours vary by season: 9:30–17:00 in winter and 9:30–17:30 in summer. The shuttle provides direct service to the main entrance and visitor center of the Changsha Ecological Zoo.
The Mango Express Line provides round-the-clock service, connecting all popular landmarks of Malanshan.
Malanshan, known as the "V-Valley of China," is the heart of Changsha's trendy cultural and tourism scene. The Mango shuttle bus line connects to Exit 1 of the Malanshan Station on Metro Line 5 (operating hours: 6:22–23:40), to help residents and tourists explore Malanshan efficiently. This is a regular service with a fare of 2 yuan per ride. The service is available from 6:30 to 23:00 daily, with buses departing every 5 minutes during peak hours and every 7–15 minutes during off-peak hours, ensuring a fast and convenient travel experience.
The dedicated route connects popular landmarks in the Malanshan area, including the Hunan Broadcasting System Center (the Hunan Convention and Exhibition Center), Hunan Broadcasting System Center North, Window on the World, and Colorful Box. The bus line offers a one-stop experience that integrates fan meeting, theme parks, and cultural and creative activities. This allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the charm of Changsha's trendy cultural and tourism style.
To ensure a pleasant travel experience for residents and tourists of all ages, the three dedicated bus lines offer thoughtful and convenient services. For payment, passengers can use the Changsha Metro app, the Xiangxing IC Card app, or physical transit cards to board.
This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.
Translator: Yu Jiangjiang
Chinese source: hunantoday
