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Bus in Suzhou
Bus in Suzhou
Taking a bus in Suzhou is relatively easy if you have a basic grasp of Chinese, or horribly bewildering if you don't. Buses cover the whole city, run at 10-20 minute frequencies from 5am-9pm on most routes and are a cheap way of getting around. Unfortunately all bus information boards and on-board announcements are in Chinese only, however bus route information can also be found on Google Maps.
Fares are based upon the distance between where you board and the last stop of the bus - most times you will pay 1 or 2 yuan, although some longer routes such as the #69 to Xishan charge up to 5 yuan - the fare will be displayed on the bus schedule as well as on a digital display above the driver's seat. Exact change is required, so keep plenty of 1 yuan coins handy. Buses displaying a green or blue 'snow-flake' symbol next to the route number have air-conditioning and a 1 yuan surcharge is paid on top of the regular fare (regardless of whether the A/C is switched on or not).
There are 5 handy tourist buses numbered Y1-5 - all serve the railway station and connect most of the tourist sights within the city proper, so if you are unfamiliar with the city, they are a good way to familiarize yourself.
Buses are often crowded, and it's good custom to offer your seat to elderly, disabled or mothers with children.
If you are in town for a while, it's advisable to get a Suzhou-Tong card (available from several outlets around town) - it's a prepaid smart-card that gives you 10% discount on bus travel.
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