Singapore has long been a shopaholic’s paradise. Although a relatively small country, it offers visitors a vast array of shopping and dining options that will keep one coming back for more. Of its many shopping districts and designated shopping areas, Orchard Street holds a very special place in the hearts of many a committed local and foreign shopper.

During the 19th Century, Orchard Street was, as its name connotes a muddy country street with nutmeg plantations, fruit orchards and pepper farms lining the street. Small residential buildings and hawker stalls soon came up and replaced the scenery. It was only in 1958 that C.K.Tang opened the first department store in this area which soon became the turning point for this area. The 1970’s saw the booming of high rise buildings, shopping malls, entertainment centres and dining options take control of the locale, paving the way for unprecedented development and economic progression.

Today Orchard Street is filled with well known plaza’s such as Plaza Singapura, Tang Plaza, Knightsbridge, Orchard Central, H & M Orchard Road and lately ION Orchard which offer high end designer labels such as Louis Vuitton, Armani Exchange, Topshop, Dior, Fred Perry, Rolex and much more.

Annual events organised by the Orchard Road Business Association of which all stakeholders down Orchard Road are a part of, ensure the continued magical experience created by the locale’s name. The Christmas Light Up, Fashion Steps Out, Rev Up and other events are all much looked forward to events that bring together locals and visitors in droves.

If you are looking out for a good bargain and slashed prices then Orchard Plaza will not be the place for you. However for top quality products from high end international names, delectable cuisine experiences, a mix of products and cultures from all nationalities, an entertaining day for the entire family and for an exceptional shopping and lifestyle experience, nothing else quite satisfies as this part of the city.

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Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+