Considered as the retail hub of Singapore, Orchard road is a bustling road regularly frequented by foreigners and locals alike. Dotted with a large amount of shopping malls, café’s, hotels and night clubs Orchard road can be regarded with conviction as a shopper’s paradise. The road’s name has derived from the nutmeg orchards that used to dominate the area in the 1830’s. Living up to its name large trees can be still seen along the sides of the road providing the tourist and shoppers with much needed shade.

Orchard road is renowned for the large shopping malls replete with a multitude of designer brands and for the sheer variety and choice it offers for the shoppers. From the many malls that the road comprises, Ngee Ann City is considered by many as the largest. The Mall consists of many upscale boutiques such as Vacheron Constantin and Louis Vuittion as well as Books Kinokuniya Southeast Asia’s largest book store. Wisma Atria and Paragon specially cater to the brand conscious and comprises of many international brands such as Prada, Gucci and Versace.  Other malls which attract a significant amount of shoppers include Wheelock Palace, Orchard Point, Pinoy Palace, Tang Palace and The Paragon.

Orchard Road has also grown in reputation for the variety of restaurants that visitors are presented with. Gastronomical delights from around the world can be easily sampled through the many international restaurants dotted along the street. Song of India, Les Amis, Canele Patisserie Chocalaterie, Maison de Fontaine,and Mezza 9 are just a few among the many world class restaurants that visitors can eat from.

Accessible from three different MRT stations namely Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Gaut Orchard road is in all essence a one stop shopping destination. Shopping in Orchard Road is regarded by many as a fun filled experience.  Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is an ideal choice of accommodation as it provides easy access to a multitude of malls around Orchard Road.