Serviced Apartments Orchard Road

Facts About Orchard 

Orchard Road has gone through many transformations over time. As Singapore has grown as a global financial hub, Orchard Road has evolved as one of the world’s most popular shopping streets. Here are some facts about this famous district in Singapore:

• During the early 19th Century this district was filled with countless nutmeg plantations, fruit orchards, and pepper farms. The name Orchard Road has derived from here.
• Orchard Road was also a location of three cemeteries, a Chinese cemetery, a Sumatran cemetery, and a Jewish cemetery.
• The Royal Thai Embassy, located at 370 Orchard Road was one of the oldest residential houses which were built around the 1860s.
• In the early 20th century, Orchard Road was known to be a market famous for fresh local produce.
• This shopping area is spread across 80,0000 square meters comprising international brand stores, world-class restaurants, and high-end malls.
• Orchard Street has one of Singapore’s oldest departmental stores, TANGS.

Weather in Orchard Road

This thriving metropolis has a tropical climate so it’s warm year-round. The average temperature is around 25 degrees celsius. The best time to visit Singapore is around November to March as the New Year and Chinese New year celebration happens during these months and the weather is also comparatively on the cooler side.

Culture and Shopping in Orchard Road

Orchard Road is known for its world class shopping. A startling combination between traditional and modern Singapore, Orchard Road offers something for shoppers of every propensity. The American Club, located next to Orchard Station, offers leisure, dining and entertainment facilities.

Marina Bay, one of the most desirable locations in Singapore, is a short journey away from Orchard Road. In addition to embodying the ideals of modern Singapore, Orchard Road offers visitors ample tranquil green spaces that are ideal for unwinding following a long day at work. Fort Canning Green and Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden are two of the most popular parks in the area. These parks often host cultural and religious events.

Newton, the area that surrounds Orchard Road, contains a host of restaurants, bars and clubs. Additionally, Orchard Road is only a short distance from the cultural curiosities of Singapore Modern Art Museum and Singapore’s national museum.

Getting Around in Orchard Road

The fastest and most efficient method of traversing Singapore is the MRT. The MRT, with stations across the city centre, offers regular services throughout the day in addition to providing a different way of viewing the city. Newton MRT Station is a five-minute walk from Orchard Road and offers access to two MRT lines.

Furthermore, many bus routes depart from Newton, serving areas not covered by the MRT. Taxis are available throughout the locale. It is possible to hire a car with the correct documentation, but we recommend taking advantage of Singapore’s excellent public transport network.