Golden Dragon Bus

Golden Dragon Bus (金旅客车), formally Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd., is a Chinese bus and coach manufacturer headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian Province. It is part of the King Long Group, one of China's largest commercial vehicle manufacturing groups. The company produces a wide range of buses, including city buses, intercity coaches, tourist coaches, school buses, and new energy buses (electric and hybrid). Golden Dragon Bus was established in the early 1990s as China's bus industry began to modernize and expand. Over the decades, it has grown into a major player in both the domestic Chinese market and the export market, shipping vehicles to Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania. The brand is known for its extensive product lineup, covering everything from small minibuses to large luxury coaches. In recent years, Golden Dragon Bus has invested heavily in new energy vehicle technology, producing battery-electric and plug-in hybrid buses to meet China's aggressive electrification targets and growing global demand for clean public transportation. The company operates under the umbrella of the King Long Group, which also includes sister brands such as King Long and Higer Bus, though each brand maintains distinct product lines and market positioning. Golden Dragon Bus competes primarily with other Chinese bus manufacturers like Yutong, Zhongtong, and its own group siblings, as well as international brands. Its vehicles are commonly seen in public transit systems, tourism, and long-distance coach services across China and in many export markets.

Golden Dragon Bus, formally Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd., was established in 1992 in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China. It was founded during a period when China's automotive industry was opening up and modernizing, and it became part of the King Long Group, a state-backed commercial vehicle conglomerate. The company was created to produce buses and coaches for the rapidly growing Chinese transportation market. In its early years, Golden Dragon Bus focused on manufacturing medium and large buses for domestic intercity and tourism transport. As China's economy grew through the 1990s and 2000s, demand for public transportation and coach services surged, allowing the company to expand its production capacity and product range. It developed a reputation for reliable, cost-effective buses suited to the needs of Chinese operators. During the 2000s, Golden Dragon Bus began to aggressively pursue export markets. The company established a presence in developing regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, where demand for affordable, durable buses was high. It also entered more developed markets, including Europe and Australia, with models tailored to local regulations and customer preferences. This export strategy helped the company diversify beyond the highly competitive Chinese domestic market. In the 2010s, Golden Dragon Bus, like many Chinese automakers, shifted significant resources toward new energy vehicles. The Chinese government's push for electric buses in major cities created a large domestic market for battery-electric and plug-in hybrid buses. Golden Dragon Bus developed a range of electric city buses and coaches, which were deployed in Chinese cities and later exported. The company also invested in research and development for autonomous driving and connected vehicle technologies, although these remained in early stages. Throughout its history, Golden Dragon Bus has operated as part of the King Long Group, which includes sister brands King Long and Higer Bus. While the brands share some resources and technology, they maintain separate product lines and market strategies. Golden Dragon Bus has consistently positioned itself as a full-range bus manufacturer, offering everything from small minibuses to large luxury coaches. In recent years, the company has continued to expand its new energy vehicle lineup and export footprint. It has also faced challenges common to the Chinese bus industry, including intense domestic competition, overcapacity, and the need to adapt to rapidly changing emission and safety regulations. Despite these challenges, Golden Dragon Bus remains one of China's leading bus manufacturers and a significant exporter of commercial vehicles.

• 2010

  Golden Dragon Bus accelerates development of new energy buses, including electric and hybrid models.

• 2000

  Company begins expanding into export markets, targeting developing regions.

• 1992

  Golden Dragon Bus (Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd.) is founded in Xiamen, Fujian, China.

• City buses

  Low-floor and standard city buses for urban public transit.

• Intercity coaches

  Coaches designed for medium and long-distance intercity travel.

• Tourist coaches

  Luxury and semi-luxury coaches for tourism and charter services.

• School buses

  Dedicated school buses meeting safety standards.

• New energy buses

  Battery-electric and plug-in hybrid buses for green public transportation.

• 2014

  Vehicles with defective tires recalled

  Some vehicles from Xiamen King Long Van were equipped with defective Bridgestone and Firestone brand tires. The relevant vehicles were filed for recall with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).

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• 2026.08.06

  Golden Dragon launches Qiantu high-end coach series[3]金旅客车发布“干途”系列车型k.sina.com.cn

  On August 6, Golden Dragon (Jinlv) officially launched its "Qiantu" high-end coach series, a modular platform covering 8–15 meter models with 16 domestic and 10 overseas variants and multiple powertrain options; more than 500 vehicle orders were signed at the launch event.

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1. 1Golden Dragon Bus official websitexmgl.com.cn
2. 2Vehicles with defective tires recalledsamrdprc.org.cn
3. 3金旅客车发布“干途”系列车型k.sina.com.cn