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Essentials about Orchard Road in brief

Orchard Road is all about shopping. The 2.2-kilometer-long street is Singapore’s most famous shopping street and promenade and is definitely one of the best shopping experiences you can have anywhere in the world. No less than 20 shopping malls, some of which are connected by air-conditioned underpasses and covered pedestrian walkways, make Orchard Road an absolute shopping mecca. There are also plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants, clubs, beauty salons, movie theaters and various sports and leisure facilities to keep you entertained during a shopping break.

The history of Orchard Road

The name of Orchard Road goes back historically to the many orchards and plantations for nutmeg and pepper that were established on both sides of the road in the 19th century. In the mid-20th century, Orchard Road increasingly developed into a commercial zone. In 1958, Tangs was established as the first department store on the road. Incidentally, at the southern end of Orchard Road is the so-called Istana, the official residence of Singapore’s president.

Shopping on Orchard Road

Due to the incredible number of shopping malls and other shopping opportunities in Orchard Road, a more detailed description of the individual shopping centers will be omitted here. Singapore travelers should definitely take a few hours and stroll through Singapore’s temples of consumption at their leisure. It is a guaranteed unique shopping experience.

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Opening hours

Most shopping centers are open from 10 am to 10 pm.

Admission fees

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Getting there

By public transport:

MRT line North South: Stops Somerset and Orchard

MRT lines Centre, North East and North South: Stop Dhoby Ghaut

By car:

Along Orchard Road there are a number of parking garages.