Shuttle buses between Zhangjiagang and 17 colleges in nearby cities, such as Nanjing, Huai’an and Yancheng, are now in operation at Zhangjiagang bus station in Jiangsu province.

Parents helping their children move-in can take the bus back home. Tickets can be booked starting August 18, 2013.

People are able to book tickets 20 days in advance this year, 13 days earlier than in previous years, said Pan Dongbin, deputy director of the bus station. An official website is open for people to check detailed information.

“The buses set off at the bus station and arrive directly at university campuses. Parents can go back to Zhangjiagang on the same day and can enjoy 50 percent off on roundtrip tickets.”

Pan reminds customers to buy tickets as early as possible once they determine their departure date. People can buy tickets at the bus station and online (www.sqzjg.com).