Nestled between three serene mountains and divided by a graceful river, Taiyuan unveils its 2,500-year tapestry of history and culture. Today, the city's modern expression calls for a dynamic vehicle that matches its distinctive charm.

To enhance the travel experience for residents and showcase Taiyuan's urban landscape and cultural appeal, Taiyuan Public Transport Company has launched a new sightseeing route featuring the Ankai E12S double-decker bus, opening a new chapter in exploring Longcheng.

The newly introduced Ankai E12S double-decker bus builds on traditional sightseeing functions through facility upgrades, innovative features, and service optimization. It creates a mobile space that integrates leisure, culture, and tourism, injecting new vitality into the city's sightseeing experience.

With its eye-catching design, the E12S moves through the streets of Longcheng like a finely carved city seal. During the trial operation phase, the bus runs eight trips daily, with each tour lasting 1.5 hours. The route connects multiple key landmarks—including the Sports Museum, Wuyi North and South Squares, Jin Merchant Museum, Gongji Gate, and Zhao Shuli's Former Residence—offering a comprehensive view of Taiyuan's cityscape.

Inside, the E12S is thoughtfully designed to meet diverse passenger needs. The lower level features a themed display of cultural and creative products inspired by Taiyuan's urban memories, allowing local culture to shine in a compact space. The upper level adopts a lounge-style seating layout with high-grade leather seats, creating a cozy and comfortable viewing atmosphere.

One of the most ingenious features is the panoramic switchable glass sunroof. In transparent mode, it offers a wide-angle view of the city, capturing the grandeur of the former Shanxi Governor's Office and the shimmering waters of the Fenhe River. When switched to frosted mode, it becomes a soft visual barrier, providing passengers with a private and tranquil travel space.

This exceptional sightseeing experience stems from the seamless integration of technology and human-centric design. Equipped with a high-capacity, high-safety power battery system, the E12S ensures stable performance throughout the journey. It easily meets all-weather, high-frequency operational demands while contributing to the city's sustainable development with green energy.

On the road, the E12S's integrated body structure and air suspension system, combined with professional chassis tuning, allow passengers to fully immerse themselves in the ever-changing scenery outside. In addition, the bus is equipped with multiple safety features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and pedestrian collision warning, ensuring a secure journey for every sightseeing trip.

To facilitate convenient travel and deepen cultural understanding, Taiyuan Public Transport Company has also arranged for professional tour guides onboard the E12S. They provide detailed explanations of Taiyuan's history, urban development, and landmarks, transforming the sightseeing experience into a moving "urban culture classroom."

From a mere means of transport to a dynamic "Cultural Ambassador on the Move," the deployment of the Ankai E12S double-decker bus in Taiyuan represents another example of Ankai Bus advancing urban cultural tourism through high-end intelligent manufacturing. Moving forward, Ankai will continue to expand the application of double-decker buses and foster more diverse innovations, injecting new momentum into cultural and tourism integration across regions.