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The departure point of a food-themed double-decker bus near the Yumatou store of Yechun Teahouse, a time-honored Huaiyang cuisine brand in Yangzhou, was already crowded with passengers shortly before 8 am on May 10, the first weekend after the May Day holiday.
The food-themed double-decker bus pulls up at a departure point in Yangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account: yangzhou-fabu]
More than just a sightseeing bus, it lets passengers enjoy Yangzhou's scenery while sampling local Huaiyang cuisine.
Crab roe soup dumplings, a popular dish in Yangzhou's traditional morning tea culture, are served on board. [Photo/WeChat account: yangzhou-fabu]
On the lower deck, master chefs from Yechun Teahouse cook authentic Yangzhou zaocha (referring to morning tea culture) dishes live in an open kitchen.
Lush greenery surrounds Slender West Lake. [Photo/IC]
The upper deck is for dining and sightseeing. As the bus moves, attractions such as Slender West Lake, splendid with their early-summer greenery, come into sight.
Midway through the journey, elegant Yangzhou opera melodies fill the air, creating a delightful interplay with the passing urban scenery.
Since its launch in late April, the bus has become a sensation. During the May Day holiday, its occupancy rate reached 96 percent, and even after the holiday, online reservations continue to be snatched up within seconds.
