A dedicated bus route linking Liantang Checkpoint and Wutong Mountain, both in Luohu District, officially began operations yesterday, providing convenient access for visitors to the inaugural Wutong Mountain Spring Blossom Feast and Vegetarian Culture Festival, which will be held March 20. The route serves 11 stops, including the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden and Xianhu Road Station  (仙湖路站) on Metro Line 2/8. The flat fare is 5 yuan (US$0.72) for the entire journey, with buses running every 30 minutes at scheduled times. The service runs daily until April 2, operating only on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.