Orchard Road got its name from a road that led to several fruit, nutmeg and pepper orchards and plantations in the mid-1800s. Today, Orchard Road is a 2 km (slightly more than a mile) stretch that is Singapore's retail hub and premier shopping district. The stretch is also a major nightspot, a popular destination for dining and occupied by several 3 to 5-star hotels.
Touristy, too commercialised, over-developed, over energised (may be age is creeping on me) and crowded but what the heck, if you haven't been to Orchard Road then you haven't been to Singapore! Orchard Road is well known for its high-street shopping but there are a few department stores selling items in the mid-price range. Great bargains await for those during the sales period.
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| Orchard Road today |
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| Takashimaya Department Store |
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| Fashion boutique |
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| Nightlife along Orchard Road |
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