Wuxi launches buses for viewing cherry blossoms

File photo: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the Yuantouzhu scenic area. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxifabu2013]

Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province launched buses to connect subway line 4 with the Yuantouzhu scenic area, which is renowned for its cherry blossoms in spring, on March 1.

The bus starts from the Xiajiabian Station, passes by Lixi Road, Yinxiu Road, Shuanghong Road, and Yuanzhu Road, and ends at the Yuantouzhu scenic area. The fare is 5 yuan ($0.73) and can be paid in coins or via smartphone.

Each day, the first bus departs Xiajiabian Station and Yuantouzhu at 8:30 and 11:25, respectively, while the last bus departs Xiajiabian Station and Yuantouzhu at 16:30 and 18:00, respectively, with an interval of 20 minutes.

Visitors can also take the following buses in Wuxi for a spring outing:

No 76 for Bodu River Park, Huishan Ancient Town

No 83 for Plum Garden, Wuxi Zoo, Huishan Ancient Town

No 56 for Huishan Ancient Town

No 507 for Xizhang Park

No 1 for Yuantouzhu scenic area

No 712 for Dangkou Ancient Town, Meili Ancient Town, Donglin Academy