The Botanic Gardens in Singapore is the largest natural park in Singapore, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its botanical gardens. Established in 1859, the Botanic Gardens predates Singapore’s independence from Malaysia in 1965, making it older than the nation itself. With a history spanning over 150 years, this park showcases a variety of plants and animals, harmonizing ...
In Singapore, notable attractions like Clarke Quay and Orchard Road come to mind, but nestled between Clarke Quay and Orchard Road lies the expansive “Fort Canning Park.” “A Park on the Hill – Fort Canning Park” Located atop a hill behind Clarke Quay, Fort Canning Park is often referred to by locals as the “Central Park” due to its central ...
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 ...
Even in Singapore, you can still explore British culture, a diverse heritage from the colonial era. The British developed a strong culture of tea consumption, and to this day, it’s common in the UK to have multiple tea times throughout the day. Among them, the most well-known tea time is “Afternoon Tea,” which is usually held during lunch and dinner ...
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, considered one of Singapore’s prominent commercial districts, boasts diverse shopping malls. Orchard Road earned its name because it was once an orchard. Over time, it has evolved into a representative commercial district and gained fame as a “shopping street,” reminiscent of South Korea’s Gangnam Boulevard. “Diverse Shopping Malls on Orchard Road” Today, Orchard Road is home to numerous ...
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 ...
The Starfield Library, which appeared in Gangnam, Seoul, Coex, garnered significant attention for being an open library in the midst of a shopping mall in the city. Consequently, Coex Starfield is always crowded with foreign tourists taking photos. The Starfield Library at Coex opened on May 31, 2017. The library drew inspiration from another library located in the shopping malls ...
When you search Singapore online, there’s an image that always comes up, and that is none other than Singapore’s most famous tourist spot, “Marina Bay.” Here, you can encounter various modern architectural wonders, starting from the iconic “Marina Bay Sands” hotel, representing Singapore. The overall sophisticated and unique atmosphere exudes a futuristic city vibe. “Exploring Various Landmarks in Singapore at ...