Explore Bangkok with Siam Hop

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Explore Bangkok with Siam Hop

A new hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus service was launched in Bangkok. Siam Hop is a hop off hop on bus service that a new way of smart city sightseeing covering some major tourist attractions, shopping destinations and entertainment locations across Bangkok.

The service will help tourists to explore the city in a safe and comfortable way allowing to save time on transportation. Currently there are four routes on offer.

HOP Heritage comprises 15 stops and focuses on the main attractions and historal sights over Ratthanakosin island including the Great Palace, Temple of Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.

HOP CBD is a shorter 10-stop route that makes visitors aquainted with the vibrant life of Silom, Suriwongse and Charoen Krung, three main business districts of the capital.

HOP Entertainment, also of 10 stops, travels through Ratchadaphisek and Ladprao areas and is an ideal choice for those who would like to have some fun.

There are 14 stops in HOP Shopping that brings you closer to shopping malls and elegant stores of Sukhumvit shopping district.

Each bus of Siam Hop is air-conditioned and features Wi-Fi and USB ports for smartphones. There are single-day, 2-day and 3-day passes on sale: THB799/400; THB1300/700; THB1700/900 (alult/child between 6 and 12; children under 6 y.o. travel free). A multi-language app will help visitors to get a better use of the service.

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