The Orchard Road in Singapore is truly a shopper’s paradise with a multitude of shops containing an exclusive range of items. Before commercial development prompted the huge influx of buildings the area was abundant with plantations and orchards and this resulted in the name Orchard Street.
During the 1860’s the road was occupied by many bungalows and private houses and towards the early 20th century the road was noted for its serene and elegant environment with many dazzling mansions. At present this venue has become a favorite destination among both locals and tourists for its diverse collection of shops, boutiques and restaurants. This central shopping area provides an unparrarel experience for everyone as most of the shopping malls have almost everything under one roof. It excels in terms of quality and quantity and never leaves shoppers disappointed.
The largest shopping mall in Orchard Road is Ngee Ann City which comprises upscale boutiques such as Louis Vuittion and Vacheron Constantin as well as Southeast Asia’s biggest bookstore, Books Kinokuniya. Wisma Atria is an excellent venue for the whole family as it is equipped with an aquarium and a massive food court with the capacity of 900 seats. Other malls include Pinoy Palace, Wheelock Place, The Paragon, Tang Plaza, Forum the Shopping Mall and Orchard Point. Many distinctive local dishes as well as French, American and Swiss cuisine are available at the array of restaurants at Orchard Road. Visitors can enjoy their favorite meals at this diverse range of restaurants which include Maison de Fontaine, Song of India, Mezza 9, Les Amis and Canele Patisserie Chocalaterie.
Orchard Road is also home to many graceful Singapore hotels such as the Orchard Hotel Singapore which consists of a range of elegant accommodation facilities as well as award winning cafes and restaurants. On the northern side of Orchard road is the Botanic Gardens and next to Emerald Hill you will find Cold Storage which is the oldest corporate establishment in the vicinity.
A trip to Singapore is not complete without a shopping interlude. Orchard road excels as the prime destination for a one of a kind shopping experience and Orchard Hotel Singapore is ideal to lounge in after an overwhelming day of shopping.
Naveen Marasinghe is an e-marketing executive at eMarketingEye(Private) Ltd. eMarketingeEye is an <a href="http://www.emarketingeye.com/" target="_blank">search engine marketing agency</a> offering integrated Internet marketing solutions, specializing in serving the online travel and hospitality industry. ( http://www.emarketingeye.com/ )
