Born in Malaysia, studied in UK, worked in Middle-East, Africa and Europe. Now retired and live in U...
Born in Malaysia, studied in UK, worked in Middle-East, Africa and Europe. Now retired and live in UK and Singapore. Hobbies include traveling, meeting people, local customs and food. Believe in world peace and the protection of our environment.
Member since:20.10.2005
Reviews:3
Orchard Road is the Oxford Street of Singapore. This is where you will find all the shopping mall and most of the popular departmental stores. The whole length of Orchard Road is approximately 1 km from end to end.
The more popular places along Orchard Road are Takashimaya, Paragon, Tang's, Far East and a few smaller shopping malls.
Shopping along Orchard Road is expensive. There are hardly any bargains to be found. Food from foodcourts is relatively cheap and affordable. However, dining in restaurants is always pricey.
Like most parts of Singapore, Orchard Road is very clean and neat. It is a souless place and very unfriendly. Unlike other cities around the world, Orchard Road in Singapore lacks colour, "vibrations" and fun. One gets the feeling that "big brother" is watching you all the time. Very strict and be very careful you do not drop any litters.
One day is all you need to do all there is to do in Orchard Road.
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I would certainly disagree with not being able to get cheap stuff, yes I do agree there are some expensive shops, but everytime I've been to Orchard, there has been some kind of a sale on, I find it a brilliant place to go. Larry
giantpanda21 10.04.2006 13:18
My husband and i have been to Sinapore twice and we loved it there and we have twice stayed near Orchard Road and got some great stuff
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