Orchard Road Singapore

Singapore Orchard Road is the hub of entertainment and retail of the city-state. It is one of the major tourist destinations in Singapore and also very popular with the Singaporeans. Orchard Road is also called Orchard. It is a one-way street and the primary busiest shopping street of Singapore. Orchard road is in the northern side of the Singapore river and stretches to the west of Central Business District. The name Orchard Road is due to the plantations and orchards that existed in the Orchard Road area till the 19th century. But a mysterious disease just wiped off the nutmeg plantations in the 1990s.

Shopping at Orchard

Orchard Road never sleeps and it is the epicenter for shopping in Singapore. Orchard Road is not only a one stop shopping destination but it is also a great place of swanky restaurants and fabulous dining.

Just walk through the Orchard Road and relax in the air-conditioned shopping complexes.Check out the most happening shopping malls in Orchard Road.

The Paragon

The Paragon is one of the best shopping malls in Orchard Road. You can satisfy your whims of shopping in this complex. The customers can easily hop into this mall and avail any kind of branded item. It houses a Metro department store and also a Marks & Spencer store. Relish your fashionable delights in this mall with the wide collection of famous international brands. The Food Cellar in this mall offers delicious local cuisines. You will also get lifestyle shops like spa outlets, furniture stores etc. So if you are in Orchard Road then do not forget to get in this shopping mall for an exquisite experience.

Ngee Ann City
Ngee Ann City is the largest shopping mall in Orchard Road. It is the hub of branded boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Vacheron Constantin. The Japanese departmental stores like Takashimaya is also in this superb shopping complex. The second largest book store of Southeast Asia is Books Kinokuniya which is also in this mall.

Plaza Singapura
Plaza Singapura is a Yaohan department store. It has Carrefour, Golden Village cineplex and many other shops.

The Time of tea
The tourists can also visit The Time of tea which offers Chinese tea at affordable prices. You can also take May Teo in this shop.
Some of the other malls you can visit in the Orchard Road are Wisma Atria, Far East Plaza, Wheelock plaza ,Lucky Plaza and many others. The list of shopping malls and shops in the Orchard Road is just endless and you can get anything you want. If you get tired of carrying the shopping bags then get pampered at a spa in the Orchard Road. Estheva Spa provides delightful aesthetic treatments and has an Italian style interior. The tourists can also go to California Fitness Orchard and Damai.

Hotels at Orchard Road

If you go for a walk in Orchard Road, you can watch out the chain of hotels in the road. The Park Hotel Orchard is one of the best among hotels in Orchard Road. It is at the heart of the Orchard Road and it is the ideal place to relax after the hectic shopping. You will also be served with the delectable feast at the Park Hotel Orchard. Do not forget to check out the RSVP and also the Tatsuya Japanese restaurant at the Park.
Some of the other top hotels in Orchard Road are Sheraton Towers Singapore, Concorde Hotel Singapore, Singapore Marriott Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Hilton Singapore etc.

Starbucks Coffee in the Orchard Road provides the finest coffee across the globe. It is simply ecstatic inside this coffee shop. Experience the great music, comfortable armchairs, sofas, bars here. This is the ultimate place for some peace and soothing feeling. The Orchard Road is full of coffee shops, food courts and restaurants. Food Republic, Ayam Peneyet Ria, Killiney Kopitiam and many others offers sumptuous delicacies. Some of the best restaurants in Orchard Road are Crystal Jade Palace, Sabai, Nirai-Kanai, Les Annis, Club Chinos, Song of India etc. Crystal Jade Palace provides authentic Cantonese food. Nirai-Kanai offers pork parts and gourd stir-fries. If you want to taste ramen noodles then come to Gyoza no Osho. You must taste the mouth watering delicacies offered by these restaurants and food courts.

Nightlife at Orchard

The nightlife of Orchard Road is very exciting. Some of the interesting nightspots are Emerald Hill, Alley Bar and Number 5. The Chilli Vodka of Number 5 is exquisite. Other places of interest are Orchard Towers, Balcony, Monkeys Cafe and others. Balcony offers relaxation in the daytime and is a party floor at night. Orchard Towers at the Orchard Road is also called 'four floor of the whores'. Do not miss out Orchard Towers at night if you are looking for fun.

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