Ankai N-Series Flagships Debut Together, Ushering in a New Era for Tourism and Intercity Transport

On December 26, the Third Members’ Congress of the Hefei Tourism & Intercity Passenger Transport Association was successfully held in Hefei. Under the theme “Charting a New Course with Digital Intelligence, Advancing Through Self-Discipline,” the congress centered on the transformation and upgrading of the tourism transport industry.

As both the event organizer and a leading industry player, Ankai Bus focused on high-quality transformation by unveiling three N‑series flagship models—the N71E, N12E, and N12. Designed respectively for tourist charter, group commuting, and premium business travel, these models provide efficient and reliable solutions that propel the tourism transport sector into an era of elevated quality.

Data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism shows that in the first three quarters of 2025, Chinese residents made 4.998 billion domestic trips, an increase of 18% year‑on‑year. As travel consumption shifts from “check‑the‑box sightseeing” to “deep‑engagement experiences” passenger transport is evolving from standardized conveyance to scenario‑based service.

Local industry associations play an indispensable role in guiding, coordinating, and regulating this transition. Established in 2015, the Hefei Tourism & Intercity Passenger Transport Association now brings together 107 member companies, serving as a key platform for building consensus, promoting self‑discipline, and fostering shared growth in the region.

In response to the industry’s emerging needs, Ankai’s three N‑series models target precise scenarios. The N71E, built for green business mobility, adopts a brand‑new distributed electric drive system, achieving breakthroughs in range, power, safety, and comfort.

The N12E and N12, unveiled at the same time, are tailored for tourism and urban commuting, offering passengers a premium, quiet, and healthy travel experience. Through this product matrix, Ankai supports operators in upgrading service quality, diversifying revenue streams, and capturing new market opportunities with agile responsiveness.

The three N‑series flagships showcased at the congress embody Ankai’s long‑term dedication to the tourism transport sector. Supported by sustained R&D investment, Ankai continues to expand its product portfolio, building a diversified lineup that meets increasingly refined, scenario‑driven demands and flexibly addresses mobility pain points across regions and travel themes.

In urban cultural‑tourism settings, Ankai’s double‑decker sightseeing buses have become “mobile landmarks” in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Taiyuan, Harbin, Haikou, Weihai, and Yantai. They create a new model that integrates transport, tourism, and culture, transforming the journey itself into an immersive experience.

For demanding environments such as mountain resorts, the N90E—launched in 2025 and praised for its hill‑climbing capability and ride comfort—has entered regular service in the Huangshan Scenic Area. This sets an industry benchmark for “technology deeply empowering operational scenarios.”