Since August 27, three new night sightseeing routes of Beijing Dang-Dang bus have been put into use, namely Chang’an Avenue Line, South-Central Axis Line, and East Line. When the city lights up, passengers can enjoy the classic architecture along Chang’an Avenue, the main street of Beijing City to soak in the dignified and beautiful city night views. Here offer you detailed timetables, prices and routes in the following.   

Start/ Final Station: Qianmen
Time: 18:00 - 21:30
Ticket Price: CNY 50 (Buy tickets on site, advanced booking is not available.)

Route: The bus shuttles in the 46 km (29 mi) long Chang’an Avenue, specifically between the Guomao Bridge on the East Third Ring Road and the Xinxing Bridge of West Third Ring Road. Along the way, passengers can see some iconic buildings, such as the China World Trade Center CBD, CITIC Tower, Zhongnanhai, and Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution.

Start/ Final Station: Qianmen
Time: 18:00 - 21:30
Ticket Price: CNY 20 (Buy tickets on site, advanced booking is not available.)

Route: The bus runs along the south-central axis of the Beijing city, passing through some of the classic landmarks including Tiananmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, Beijing Railway Station, and Heaven Bridge.

Start/ Final Station: Qianmen
Time: 18:00 - 21:30
Ticket Price: CNY 30 (Buy tickets on site, advanced booking is not available.)

Route: The bus runs in the most bustling places in Beijing, and passes through some boisterous business areas, such as China World Trade Center CBD; one of the most popular food streets in Beijing - Guijie Night Market; the fashion center - Sanlitun Commercial Area, and the top bar street - Shichahai.

The 3 night bus routes have basically covered the most famous architecture and popular areas in Beijing and the bright red-color vintage vehicles are also unique enough. The traditional electric Dang-Dang buses are set to serve the 3 new routes. The buses’ appearances, decorations, and the dress code of drivers all imitate the first trolley bus of Beijing in 1924 and passengers can experience the original transport and lifestyle of Beijing people one hundred years ago.
 

The old trolley bus was named Dang-Dang bus because during the old days, a copper bell would be hung in front of the bus and when trolley drivers ring the bell, it makes a sound “Dang, Dang…”. The drivers used to ring the bells to warn pedestrians to avoid the trolley.
 

The first Dang-Dang Bus was formally put into use in Qianmen Station in 1924. At that time, there were totally 10 trolley buses shuttling between Qianmen and Xizhimen and they kept serving Beijing citizens until 1966. After that, these old buses stop operating. However, in 2009, the trolley buses had come back as the tracks had been laid in the new Qianmen Station and the reopenning of the Dang-Dang bus is welcomed by citizens and tourists who want to have a glimpse of past Beijing. This time, the newly open night routes will also bring a distinctive experience to passengers.  

 Furthur Reading:
Beijing Sightseeing Bus
Beijing Night Tours – 8 Things to Do at Night