Chengdu’s buses are somewhat sweaty and crowded, especially at rush hours. However, at only Y1 per ride, Y2 for double deckers, they are certainly an affordable means of transportation. The no. 16 and 99 buses are the most useful, travelling north/south on Renmin Lu between Chengdu’s north and south railway stations. Try to pick up an English city map at your hostel/hotel or one of the foreign language book stores. There is one at the intersection of the south 1st ring road and Kehua Beilu. These maps have a complete listing of bus routes.

Other useful bus routes:

No. 303: Running between the airport and Min Shan Hotel (right downtown)    

No. 35: Running east/west along the north side of the Fuhe river, through downtown

No. 1: Running between the central shopping district and the Wuhou Temple area

No. 334, 335: Running along somewhat of a southwest - northeast line through the center of the city. Starting on the east side of town, these two bus routes pass by the Hemp House, the south end of Chunxi Lu, crosses Renmin Nanlu, and then head towards the Wuhou Temple area.