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Singapore Orchard Road – Ultimate Shoppers Paradise!

by kumamonjeng August 24, 2017
written by kumamonjeng August 24, 2017
Singapore Orchard Road – Ultimate Shoppers Paradise!

If shopping is your thing, you have to come to Singapore most popular shopping district – Orchard Road!  Your Singapore travel won’t be completed without a stop in Orchard Road.  Get ready your credit cards and dress up for the ultimate shoppers paradise!

Orchard Road Singapore

Back in the mid-1800’s Orchard Road was only gambier and pepper plantations in this area, later nutmeg plantations and fruit orchards predominated, here comes its name.

Orchard Central Orchard Road Singapore

Even the dog love to pay a visit at Orchard Road!  Did you notice his head is pretty small?  He is smart as he waited for me to take picture and turn away.

The 2.2 kilometre-long boulevard, is the retail and entertainment hub of Singapore.  It has more than 20 shopping malls, which includes Orchard Central – the tallest vertical mall in Singapore,  313@Somerset which has leading global and local brands like Zara, Uniqlo, Forever 21, New Look, Cotton On and Esprit.

Desigual Orchard Road Singapore

The Centre Point – Metro Department Stall

Metrol Orchard Road Singapore

Peranakan Place at Orchard Road 

The yellow building will get your attention for sure, it is the Peranakan Place.  It is formerly known as Peranakan Corner, comprises a row of six two-storey shophouses built in 1902 for the early Peranakans.  The beautiful architecture is now used for commercial as well as food and beverage outlets.  Bee Cheng Hiang Bak Kwa/ bbq slice meat occupied one of the shop there now.

Peranakan Place Orchard Road Singapore

Beside shopping, you may want to explore these heritage buildings around Orchard Road.

Visitor Centre 

Do drop by the Singapore Visitor Center at Orchard Road, to get information or purchase tickets for tours.

Address : 216 Orchard Road

Visitor Center Orchard Road Singapore

Orchard Gateway Link Bridge 

Orchard Gateway Link Bridge Orchard Road Singapore

313@Somerset

313@Sumerset Orchard Road Singapore

Shopping in the Garden City

The tree cutting was in progress in the Sunday morning while I was there. There are in total about 2 million trees planted around whole island of Singapore.  To look after and keep these trees healthy is not easy.  It is also not cheap maintaining these greenery babies but it is important because it helps keep us cool in a hot and humid country. I like to look at trees as it give me a sense of calmness and serenity.

Tree Trimming in Orchard Road Singapore

Robinson Orchard 

Robinsons Orchard Road Singapore

Victoria’s Secret

Victoria Secret Orchard Road Singapore

Michael Kors


Michael Kors Orchard Road Singapore

Ngee Ann City

Ngee Ann City is the largest shopping mall along Orchard Road.  Takashimaya Department Store and Kinokuniya Book store occupied some of the space in Ngee Ann City. Originally, the land that Ngee Ann City sits on was a burial ground, owned and managed by Ngee Ann Kongsi.

Ngee Ann City Orchard Road Singapore

Wisma Atria

The Wisma has over 100 specialty stores including the leading Japanese department store Isetan, international fashion brands such as Gap, Cotton On, Dorothy Perkins, Esprit, Forever New, G2000, Lacoste, Miss Selfridge, Seafolly, TAG Heuer, and local favourites Charles & Keith.  Yes, don’t forget the local food paradise – Food Republic which owned by the BreadTalk Group.

Wisma Atria Orchard Road Singapore

Lucky Plaza

If you think everything in Orchard Road is expensive then go check out shopping mall at Lucky Plaza.  Plenty of cheap stuff and souvenirs shops, but don’t expect too high quality. You get what you pay for 🙂

Lucky Plaza Orchard Road Singapore

Lucky Plaza has many remittance stalls so this place is packed with domestic workers, especially during weekends, all come here to remit money or gathering with their friends. If you love Filipino food, do check out the food court in Lucky Plaza.

Lucky Plaza Orchard Road Singapore

Ion Orchard

Another upmarket shopping mall which offer most of the luxury brands around the globe.  Standby your credit cards.

Ion Mall Orchard Road Singapore

I would prefer to enjoy the sculptures in Ion which totally cost nothing.  Few art sculptures I discovered along Orchard Road are : –

1.Doggy John – by Julien Marinetti

The French painter created Doggy John and gained global popularity in 2006.

Doggy John Sculpture Orchard Road Singapore

2.Urban People –  by Kurt Laurenz Metzler

The Swiss Sculpture also known as KLM loves to use multi colors in his artwork but sometimes can be plain.  Spotted a family from Indonesia was talking pictures in front of the beautiful sculptures.

Urban People Sculpture Orchard Road Singapore

3.Nutmeg & Mace at ION Orchard by  local artist Kumari Nahappan

You will see the two-tonne bronze sculpture here outside of Ion because Orchard Road used to be nutmeg farm in the 1800s 🙂

Nutmeg Sculpture Orchard Road Singapore

4. Budak-Budak – by local sculptor Mr Chong Fah Cheong

“Budak-budak” is a life-sized bronze sculpture specially commissioned by Chee Swee Cheng of Companies to commemorate SG50, Singapore’s 50th year of independence. The sculpture depicts four energetic children known as “Budak-Budak” in Malay playing together. Three of them are pushing and hoisting their friend onto an enormous “kamcheng”. A “kamcheng” is a traditional Peranakan covered porcelain jar used to store food. It often serves as a precious family heirloom which is handed down through the generations. The “kamcheng” symbolises the wisdom, culture and assets that are carefully passed down from generation to generation. The “Budak-budak with their boundless energy, represent the trailblazers of the next generation. The “kamcheng’ look very pretty.

Budak Budak Sculpture Orchard Road Singapore

Shaw House

Shopping can be a torture for men, so there is a place for men while waiting for their lady.  Go grab a movie and popcorn at Shaw House.

Shaw House Orchard Road Singapore

Tangs Plaza

Tangs is one of the oldest and first department stores in Orchard Road. Tangs Plaza used to be called as CK Tang but renamed into Tangs. The name came from founder Tang Choon Keng known as CK Tang in the early 1920s. Tang started humble, as a door-to-door salesman peddling hand-made lace, embroidery and linen product.  Later he became rich and established department stores in 1932.

Tangs Plaze Orchard Road Singapore

Co+nut+ink

After all the walk, I need to have some refreshment.  Spotted another Co+nut+ink in Orchard Road.  There is one outlet at 1 Esplanade.

Co+Nu+ink Orchard Road Singapore

The blend coconut juice with ice-cream was pretty refreshing, it did quench my thirst.

How to get here?

  • Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT

Orchard MRT Orchard Road Singapore

Click on other places of interest nearby in Singapore

  • National Art Gallery Singapore
  • Fort Canning
  • Bra Basah 
  • Esplanade
  • Clarke Quay
  • Telok Ayer Street
  • Bugis

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313@SomersetBudak-Budak - by local sculptor Mr Chong Fah CheongCo+nut+ink Orchard RoadDoggy John - by Julien MarinettiIon OrchardLucky PlazaMichael Kors Orchard RoadNgee Ann CityNutmeg & Mace at ION Orchard by  local artist Kumari NahappanOrchard Gateway Link BridgeOrchard Road HistoryPeranakan Place at Orchard RoadRobinson OrchardShaw HouseShopping in the Garden CitySingapore Orchard Road - Ultimate Shoppers Paradise!Tangs PlazaThe Centre Point - Metro Department StallUrban People -  by Kurt Laurenz MetzlerVictoria's Secret Orchard RoadVisitor Centre Orchard RoadWisma Atria
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