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Orchard

Orchard is one of the modern commercial districts located in the central region of Singapore. The town is located in the Northern part of the Singapore River.

The name Orchard originated from the nutmeg orchards that had grown around the town. It has enough security provided by the police who are located within the town and also transportation is readily available and offered by the bus and taxi companies.

Orchard Singapore, Hotel Accommodation & Shopping Road, MRT

The most important part about Orchard is Orchard Road which is the shopping paradise and the main tourist attraction in the district. The street has a wide range of shopping malls such as the Knightsbridge and Orchard Central. On top of that it is also the main shopping hub in Singapore covering nearly 2.2 kilometres. The different malls deal with all sorts of products from fashion, jewellery and furniture.

If you love top fashion brands such as Dior, Armani and Louis Vuitton then ION Orchard should be your final stop. Here, you will find products of the leading designers from bags, shoes and other accessories. Apart from fashion it also has museums that showcase art and other exhibition galleries.

Orchard has some of the best 5-star hotels such as the York Hotel, Mandarin Orchard, Royal Plaza and even the Grand Park Orchard just to name a few. Therefore, there is certainly an option for every traveller in this central location. Make sure to check out the many world class restaurants located these hotels, as well as the many beauty salons, spa facilities and fitness centres.

Go ahead and take a visit around the district as you admire the lovely scenery in the town and while sampling a wide variety of trendy merchandise in the malls. Click the link below to find the best accommodation deals.

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