December 21, 2008 by the China Road Transport Association, Road Transport, Safety Equipment, Energy-saving Work Commission and Chinabuses.com jointly hold annual conference of the committee and road transport, bus brand, security, energy-saving forum in Kunming, Yunnan, and at the same time "Influence on China Bus Industry" and the surveying for readers of Chinabuses.com published awards ceremony. Xiamen Golden Dragon XML6103 and XML6897 two models with their superior products quality, strong brand strength etc. were awarded "the most popular buses of 2009 Year" and "2009 models recommended by the overseas market" two awards.

"the most popular buses of 2009 Year" XML6103, Xiamen Golden Dragon based on market demand to develop a new style of the 10-meter tourist bus, the chassis based on the renowned 6108 series chassis to develop the dedicated bus chassis, with a more stable performance. To pursue model as a whole rigid, well-ironed and generous outlook, warm and soft interior design. At the same time, new self-developed semi-automatic transmission, all carrying the body of the vehicle achieved a good driving comfort and ease of control, and reducing fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance capacity.