New 'art discovery' sightseeing route by Citybus hit the road

A new open-top sightseeing route, “H1S HK Art Discovery” hit the road on Monday, aiming to boost in-depth cultural and art tourism in the city.

Operated by Citybus in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the route features five specially themed “art rover” open-top buses, providing a convenient “hop on, hop off” experience to some of Hong Kong’s most iconic art and culture landmarks.

Key stops along the route include Central Pier, Tai Kwun, West Kowloon Cultural District, and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“The new bus route will serve as the connector to link up all our citizens and tourists to explore the city’s many and vibrant artistic venues and destinations,” said the company in a statement on Monday.

In addition to the new route, Citybus has introduced a special edition of its Citybus+ Sightseeing Pass “Dayrider”.

The HK$198 pass allows unlimited rides on all Citybus routes, including the open-top sightseeing buses, for 24 hours, and is now available for purchase on the Hong Kong City Sightseeing website and mobile application.

“This enables tourists to dive deeper into Hong Kong’s cultural neighborhoods, serving as a cost-effective and seamless way to navigate Hong Kong and extend the journey of discovery across every district,” the company said.

To celebrate the launch, Citybus and the HKTB will host a “H1S HK Art Discovery Free Ride Day” on March 29, offering free rides on the new route.

(Ayra Wang)