City View of Anchorage - Alaska

City View of Anchorage - Alaska

People take a sightseeing bus in Anchorage, Alaska, the United States, on Aug. 14, 2025. The one-on-one meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled for Friday in Anchorage. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 18, 2024 - Foreign tourists consult a staff member in front of a sightseeing bus on the Bund street in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, December 18, 2024.

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 18, 2024 - Foreign tourists consult a staff member in front of a sightseeing bus on the Bund street in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, December 18, 2024.

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 18, 2024 - Foreign tourists consult a staff member in front of a sightseeing bus on the Bund street in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, December 18, 2024.

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 18, 2024 - Foreign tourists consult a staff member in front of a sightseeing bus on the Bund street in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, December 18, 2024.

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 18, 2024 - Foreign tourists consult a staff member in front of a sightseeing bus on the Bund street in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, December 18, 2024.

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

China Transit Visa Free Policy Optimization

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 18, 2024 - Foreign tourists consult a staff member in front of a sightseeing bus on the Bund street in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, December 18, 2024.

Hot weather in Odesa

Hot weather in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - JULY 13, 2024 - Two electric sightseeing buses are parked in the street, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit a street aboard sightseeing bus in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 10, 2024. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

EQUATORIAL GUINEA-MALABO-NATIONAL PARK

EQUATORIAL GUINEA-MALABO-NATIONAL PARK

(240602) -- MALABO, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors take a sightseeing bus at Malabo National Park in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, May 19, 2024. Constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Malabo National Park, one of the largest city parks in Central Africa, was officially put into operation in 2016. The construction of the park has brought numerous job opportunities for local people and enriched the cultural life of Equatorial Guinea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

EQUATORIAL GUINEA-MALABO-NATIONAL PARK

EQUATORIAL GUINEA-MALABO-NATIONAL PARK

(240602) -- MALABO, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a sightseeing bus at Malabo National Park in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, May 19, 2024. Constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Malabo National Park, one of the largest city parks in Central Africa, was officially put into operation in 2016. The construction of the park has brought numerous job opportunities for local people and enriched the cultural life of Equatorial Guinea. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

XR bus

XR bus

Photo taken on May 31, 2024, shows a so-called XR or cross reality bus in front of JR Fukui Station in Fukui city in the central Japan prefecture of Fukui ahead of the start of its commercial service the following day. The bus, operated by West Japan Railway Co., is intended to promote sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture by having tourists visiting the prefecture experience virtual reality and augmented reality worlds while riding the bus.

XR bus

XR bus

Photo taken on May 31, 2024, shows the interior of a so-called XR or cross reality bus ridden by journalists in Fukui city in the central Japan prefecture of Fukui on May 31, 2024, ahead of the start of its commercial service the following day. The bus, operated by West Japan Railway Co., is intended to promote sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture by having tourists visiting the prefecture experience virtual reality and augmented reality worlds while riding the bus.

XR bus

XR bus

A Tyrannosaurus image is projected on the ceiling of a so-called XR or cross reality bus ridden by journalists in Fukui city in the central Japan prefecture of Fukui on May 31, 2024, ahead of the start of its commercial service the following day. The bus, operated by West Japan Railway Co., is intended to promote sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture, which is known for its dinosaur fossils, by having tourists visiting the prefecture experience virtual reality and augmented reality worlds while riding the bus.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 21, 2024 shows a sightseeing bus running on the scenic highway loop of Hainan, in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. The sightseeing bus started official operation on Wednesday, providing tourists with a new option of visiting the island. This 988-kilometer scenic highway opened to traffic on Dec. 18 in 2023. It runs through 12 coastal cities and counties of the province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Xinhua Headlines: China cashes in on vibrant Spring Festival holiday spending

Xinhua Headlines: China cashes in on vibrant Spring Festival holiday spending

(240218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists interact with a staff member who acts as a historical figure while guiding tourists to take a sightseeing bus for a city tour in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL HOLIDAY-LEISURE-LIFE STYLE (CN)

CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL HOLIDAY-LEISURE-LIFE STYLE (CN)

(240216) -- BEIJING, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists interact with a staff member who acts as a historical figure while taking a sightseeing bus for a city tour in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2024. In addition to following traditional customs, more and more Chinese People choose to enrich their life by spending the Spring Festival holiday in diversified and original ways. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL HOLIDAY-LEISURE-LIFE STYLE (CN)

CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL HOLIDAY-LEISURE-LIFE STYLE (CN)

(240216) -- BEIJING, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists interacts with a staff member who acts as a historical figure while taking a sightseeing bus for a city tour in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2024. In addition to following traditional customs, more and more Chinese People choose to enrich their life by spending the Spring Festival holiday in diversified and original ways. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 - Tourists watch brown bears forage on a sightseeing bus at the National 5A Safari Park in Shanghai, China, Sept. 10, 2023.

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 - Tourists watch a tiger on a sightseeing bus at the National 5A Safari Park in Shanghai, China, Sept. 10, 2023.

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 - Tourists watch cheetahs forage on a sightseeing bus at the National 5A tourist attraction Safari Park in Shanghai, China, September 10, 2023.

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 - Tourists watch a tiger on a sightseeing bus at the National 5A Safari Park in Shanghai, China, Sept. 10, 2023.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

Open-top Bus Disappear in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists take a new energy electric double-decker sightseeing bus to visit tourist landmarks in Shanghai, China, August 24, 2023. The open-top bus will be scrapped and disappear in September.

SOUTH AFRICA-TOURISM

SOUTH AFRICA-TOURISM

(230722) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen on a sightseeing bus in Cape Town, South Africa, July 17, 2023. South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It has a pleasant climate and famous tourist destinations such as Cape of Good Hope, Kruger National Park and the Table Mountain, attracting a large number of foreign tourists for vacation and sightseeing every year. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)

Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application Area In Ordos

Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application Area In Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - Tourists ride a self-driving sightseeing bus on a street in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, July 6, 2023. In recent years, Ordos City Kang has continued to build an intelligent connected automobile industry demonstration application area to help the construction of smart city infrastructure. At present, 4 self-driving sightseeing buses, 4 self-driving sales vehicles, 4 self-driving sweepers and 10 Internet-connected vehicles have been put into use in the main streets of the city. Three self-driving taxis and one driverless security vehicle entered the joint trial phase.

Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application Area In Ordos

Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application Area In Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - A self-driving sightseeing bus runs on a street in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, July 6, 2023. In recent years, Ordos City Kang has continued to build an intelligent connected automobile industry demonstration application area to help the construction of smart city infrastructure. At present, 4 self-driving sightseeing buses, 4 self-driving sales vehicles, 4 self-driving sweepers and 10 Internet-connected vehicles have been put into use in the main streets of the city. Three self-driving taxis and one driverless security vehicle entered the joint trial phase.

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-SCENERY

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-SCENERY

(230302) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, March 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sightseeing trolly bus stops at a station in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 1, 2023. Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city in this South American country, celebrated the 458th anniversary of its foundation on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

Bus guides celebrate coming-of-age

Bus guides celebrate coming-of-age

TOKYO, Japan - Women dressed in kimono climb aboard a tour bus in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2012, ahead of the Coming-of-Age Day national holiday on Jan. 9. Hato Bus Co., which offers sightseeing bus services mainly around Tokyo and Yokohama, invited 18 of its tour guides who are or will turn 20 years old as of April 1 for a celebration because some of them will be unable to attend ceremonies on the national holiday as they will be at work.

Bus guides celebrate coming-of-age

Bus guides celebrate coming-of-age

TOKYO, Japan - Women pose in front of a tour bus in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2012, ahead of the Coming-of-Age Day national holiday on Jan. 9. Hato Bus Co., which offers sightseeing bus services mainly around Tokyo and Yokohama, invited 18 of its tour guides who are or will turn 20 years old as of April 1 for a celebration because some of them will be unable to attend ceremonies on the national holiday as they will be at work.

Open-top double-decker bus starts running in Osaka

Open-top double-decker bus starts running in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Kintetsu Bus Co.'s open-top double-decker "OSAKA SKY VISTA" starts running in Osaka, western Japan, on July 10, 2014. The first such sightseeing bus in Osaka visits Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest building, and other tourist spots on a roughly 80-minute tour.

Open-top double-decker bus to debut in Osaka

Open-top double-decker bus to debut in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest building, is seen ahead from the open top of Kintetsu Bus Co.'s double-decker in Osaka, western Japan, on July 2, 2014. The sightseeing bus, equipped with an automated verbal guide system in English, Chinese and Korean, starts running from July 10.