In Korea, we have ice cream called ‘Chalddeok Ice,’ a unique treat where ice cream is encased in rice cake. Similarly, in Singapore, you can find a comparable ice cream at a store named ‘Kane Mochi.’ ‘Premium Ice Cream Shop in Singapore, Kane Mochi’ Kane Mochi, an ice cream company with stores in Singapore, Cambodia, Kuwait, Thailand, etc., is located ...
Bugis, located northeast of downtown Singapore, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once known as a street where trans women gathered from the 1950s to the 1980s, Bugis underwent a complete overhaul in the mid-1980s. The Singaporean government developed shopping malls and established restaurants, giving birth to a new Bugis. The process also introduced the Bugis MRT subway station. Now, Bugis ...
Orchard Road in Singapore stands as Asia’s largest shopping street, having evolved from an orchard in the past to the bustling central business district it is today, similar to Korea’s Gangnam area, due to urban development in the 1970s. Among the five major shopping malls on Orchard Road, one notable destination is the “Mandarin Gallery.” “Clean and sophisticated ambiance at ...
Orchard Road in Singapore is Singapore’s main street, renowned as Asia’s largest shopping street. Once an orchard, it transformed into the central business district of the city with high-rise buildings in the 1970s due to urban development, resembling Korea’s Gangnam area. You can find five major shopping malls on Orchard Road, including: “A mall directly connected to Somerset MRT station” ...
Orchard Road in Singapore is Singapore’s main street, renowned as Asia’s largest shopping street. Once an orchard, it transformed into the central business district of the city with high-rise buildings in the 1970s due to urban development, resembling Korea’s Gangnam area. You can find five major shopping malls on Orchard Road, including: “The mall ION opened its doors in 2008.” ...
Orchard Road in Singapore is Singapore’s main street, known as Asia’s largest shopping street. Once an orchard, it transformed into the central business district of the city with high-rise buildings in the 1970s due to urban development, resembling Korea’s Gangnam area. You can find five major shopping malls on Orchard Road, including: “In 1993, Ngee Ann City made headlines as ...
One can consider “Orchard Road” as one of the focal points in Singapore, often regarded as the central area for travelers. This location shares a striking resemblance to Gangnam in Seoul, South Korea, creating a sense reminiscent of our country’s Gangnam. The reason it’s called Orchard Road is that it used to be a place with orchards in the past. ...
Orchard Road, known as Asia’s largest shopping street, lives up to its nickname with a variety of shopping malls. While exploring several malls on Orchard Road, I decided to take a look at a shopping mall called “Orchard Central.” By the way, in this mall, you can also find the library inside called “Library@Orchard.” “Orchard Central, Figure Shop on the ...
Singapore not only offers a variety of attractions, food, and entertainment but is also renowned as a prime destination for shopping enthusiasts. Many people who love shopping prefer traveling to Singapore. One of the reasons why shopping in Singapore is appealing is the opportunity to find quality items at reasonable prices. Additionally, being a duty-free country, Singapore allows for a ...
Just like in South Korea, 24-hour convenience stores are easily found in Singapore. In addition to familiar stores like “7-Eleven,” there are local convenience stores unique to Singapore. “Cheers, Established Since 1998” Cheers, a convenience store, opened its doors in 1998, introducing 24-hour operations. Since then, it has steadily expanded, growing into a convenience store chain with 160 locations. Now, ...
E-Mart and Electromart are large-scale marts operated by the Shinsegae Group. With the opening of the first store, Changdong Branch, in Changdong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993, it marked the beginning of large-scale distribution stores in South Korea. Now, it has become a mart that can be found all over the country. You can also find E-Mart in Ansan, ...
Right behind Suwon Station is where Suwon Lotte Mall is situated. Following the path that leads from Suwon Station through the pedestrian bridge, you can easily access Lotte Mall. The accessibility is excellent. Lotte Mall, as the name suggests, is a shopping mall operated by Lotte. In Suwon Lotte Mall, you can find Lotte Department Store and various other stores ...
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