Orchard Road walking tour & city guide
Singapore's famous shopping boulevard.
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Orchard Road, once lined with fruit orchards and plantations, is now a 2.2-kilometer boulevard of shopping malls, hotels and department stores, shaded by tropical trees. The Singapore Botanic Gardens are just beyond its western end.
The boulevard
Malls like ION Orchard, with its futuristic facade, and Ngee Ann City line the road. Emerald Hill, a quiet street of preserved Peranakan terrace houses, is a step back in time. In December, the whole street is decorated with Christmas lights.
Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have a rainforest, lakes and the National Orchid Garden, with more than 1,000 species of orchids.
Top sights in Orchard Road
- 1
ION Orchard
A landmark mall.
- 2
Emerald Hill
Historic Peranakan houses.
- 3
Singapore Botanic Gardens
A UNESCO-listed garden.
- 4
National Orchid Garden
Over 1,000 orchid species.
- 5
Istana
The president's residence, open on some holidays.
Food markets & where to eat in Orchard Road
Mall food halls
Food courts in the basements of the malls.
Newton Food Centre
A famous hawker centre nearby.
Emerald Hill
Bars in old shophouses.
Food to try in Orchard Road
Kaya toast
Toast with coconut jam and soft-boiled eggs.
Laksa
A spicy coconut noodle soup.
Ice kachang
Shaved ice with syrups and toppings.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Orchard Road
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