- Official website: http://www.orchardroad.org
- Length: 2.2 km
- Shopping centers: Paragon Shopping Center, Takashimaya Shopping Center, Far East Plaza, Somerset
Orchard Road in Singapore (Singapore Orchard road) - a street that rightfully bears the title of the country's shopping center. It is designed in the style of futurism, everywhere skyscrapers, business and shopping centers, but it is buried in greenery. Shopping lovers come here from all over the world, the most expensive and high-quality brands are represented here, and often they can be sold at very affordable prices.
The street has an incredibly rich history. Its name, which came from the beginning of the nineteenth century, means "the road to the orchard." What was not there: a plantation of black pepper and nutmeg, planting gambira and fruit trees, a cemetery. A new story of this street began in the 1930s, when one enterprising Chinese discovered here the first TANGS store with a view of the cemetery. This was the beginning of the commercial development of Orchard Road.
Orchard Road today
Today Orchard Road runs through the entire central part of Singapore, its length is 2.2 km. On both sides is a lot of shops, boutiques, entertainment centers, luxury hotels, best restaurants , cafes. Create an amazing atmosphere and street musicians who play on exotic instruments.
One of the most expensive shopping centers is Paragon Shopping Center, where boutiques are represented by Versace, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Salvatore Ferragamo. Also popular is the Takashimaya Shopping Center, a Japanese department store chain that offers products from VIP brands. For budget shopping centers, for example, Far East Plaza, Somerset, where regular sales are held. If you are relaxing with children , you will like the Forum mall, Tsumori Chisato centers or Club 21b. There are also a lot of boutiques of local brands.
The largest representative of electronics is Sim Lim Square, which you will also find on this famous street.
On Orchard Road you can often see fashion shows of world brands that take place on the open stage. Everyone has the opportunity to look into the world of high fashion and enjoy a show of the new collection.
How to get to Orchard Road in Singapore?
You can reach the main shopping street by rented car or by public transport - by metro along the orange branch to Orchard station. Also buses 65, 143. go here. The establishments mainly work from 10.00 to 22.00.
At each visit Orchard Road will surprise you with its incendiary mood, bright colors and a variety of choices. It is good for walking, entertainment, shopping, just rest and family time. If possible, visit it in the dark, when it takes on a new look in the lights of the evening light. And especially bright impressions you will be filled, having been here in the Christmas district: all shopping centers are literally competing, who is better, more interesting and festive Christmas decoration!
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