In China, all major cities have excellent bus transportation systems. Bus transportation is the popular choice, in urban and suburban areas, for its economics and convenience.
Public buses are everywhere in Chinese cities. They are generally crowded especially in the downtown areas at peak times. Traffic jams will often occur in the large cities where the streets are always full of cars, buses, mopeds and people. Most of the buses run only during the daytime from about 06:30 to 19:30, though a few services may run later with some buses in some cities running through the night. Self-service ticketing buses now are very popular in China, with 2.00RMB per ticket. A coin box is installed at the front door of the bus where passengers get on. Air conditioned buses may charge a higher fare of 3.00RMB per ticket. LCD-screen TV sets are mounted on most buses to help ease your bus ride.
Due to the congestion at rush hour, it is highly recommended to avoid peak rush hour times (7:00am to 9:00am and 5:00pm to 7:00pm). In addition, pay special attention to your belongings during the busy times as these times will attract pickpockets.
Whenever you take the bus, make sure you carry small change and pay attention to the destination board to avoid going the wrong way.