CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Get ready to experience Chongqing in a new way with the city's first-ever panda-themed sightseeing bus launching on April 15. This charming new attraction lets you explore the city with adorable panda companions on board, offering a one-stop tour of the mountain city.

According to the Western Public Transportation, Chongqing City Transportation Development and Investment Group, the panda bus operates as a special tourist route. The itinerary combines a “sightseeing bus + peninsula boat tour + aerial viewing” experience, giving visitors a fully immersive way to discover Chongqing’s rich cultural history and breathtaking natural scenery.

The panda bus features a unique and playful design, with retro arched windows paired with cute panda motifs. The bus exterior is adorned with vibrant panda artwork, while the interior is filled with subtle panda-themed touches, making for an engaging and fun experience.

The bus will run twice daily, departing at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Each tour is accompanied by a professional guide, and the route covers popular attractions such as Chongqing People’s Auditorium, the Three Gorges Museum, Liziba Station, Chongqing Zoo, the Jianchuan Museum, Peninsula Ferry, the World Trade Center 131 Sky Terrace, and Hongyadong.

To book a ride on the panda bus, visitors can easily purchase tickets through the “Chongqing Tourism Sightseeing Bus” mini-program or via Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok). (Translated by Yuki, Fathom Language Limited)