There’s more to Orchard Road than shopping!
Orchard Road is probably the only other place in Singapore that we’ve been to more times than we can count, that and our neighbourhood coffee shop.
Your visits to Orchard would have evolved together with you while growing up, admiring the Christmas Lights with your family as a child, hanging out with your friends at Cineleisure as a teen and not forgetting all those romantic dates as a young adult!
With that said, we’ve got a whole list of activities that Singaporeans of every generation can enjoy together down at Orchard Road. Get dressed to impress and let’s get exploring!
1. Lloyd’s Inn Singapore
Nothing shouts romance more than staying at a Boutique Hotel. What you get here is ambience, mood and aesthetics, the best ingredients for a romantic time together. And with Lloyd’s Inn, you’ve probably got the holy grail of Boutique Hotels.
With its minimalistic approach, there’ll be just enough to leave you feeling like you’re living in a space curated by Marie Kondo! Make your way to the common areas and you’ll be greeted with a sight of well-pruned gardens and rectangular pools that are perfect for chilling in the whole day. If you imagine hard enough, you’ll probably be thinking that you’re in Bali for a while.
Price Per Night: S$189 - S$259 (Exclusively on Klook!)
2. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Tucked away in the serene area of Orchard Road, with a mix of classic architecture and modern design, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is the place to be if you're looking for a lush tropical escape from the city!
With specially curated staycation packages for a romantic time, treat yourselves to a much-needed break and live like royals for a weekend in your own backyard!
There's a special staycation package for you and your family too! Enjoy the luxury of living in one of the best hotels in Singapore as a family with special child-themed welcome amenities and even access to the newly-launched outdoor Splash Zone!
Price Per Night: From S$280 - S$451 (Exclusively on Klook!)
3. Mandarin Orchard Singapore
Pamper yourselves with some of the best views of Orchard, an unforgettable dining experience in the form of a Two-Michelin-Starred restaurant and all the shopping you could do in Mandarin Orchard Singapore!
With some of the best restaurants located within the hotels, choose between our specially curated staycation packages if you're looking to have a romantic dinner or indulge in a mouth-watering buffet lunch.
Price Per Night: From S$240 - S$470 (Exclusively on Klook!)
4. Grand Hyatt Singapore
Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to the actual size of Grand Hyatt Singapore! From its facade, you wouldn't be able to guess just how big this hotel is but once you step in, we promise that you'll have a fun time exploring all the different amenities available here!
Get ready for a sensory experience tailored just for you at the Damai Spa with each treatment room fitted with your personal changing area and bathroom for ultimate privacy. Travel the world through your palette at mezza9 with a whole variety of cuisines from juicy and plump Black Pepper Prawns to a perfectly cooked cheeseburger!
Price Per Night: From S$200 - S$370 (Exclusively on Klook!)
5. Bowling Experience at K Bowling Club
If trying to strike 10 pins down at the same time is not already exhilarating enough, then you might want to try bowling in the dark under neon lights! Rediscover this classic sport as you’ve never before with the vibrant lights adding that extra sparkle to your dazzling moves.
Perfect for families, couples and just about anyone, get your game faces on and enjoy a round or two of bowling in the heart of Orchard Road.
6. DIY Soap Making Workshop at Orchard Gateway
Soap bars may be a thing of the past but did you know that besides using them to cleanse your body, you can also display them around your home as display pieces. Just look at these beautiful designs!
Learn all about the art of soap making and create your very own masterpiece with your unique scent and design. You’ll even get to bring them home with you!
Besides being pleasant to the eyes and nose, soaps from Soap Ministry are very moisturizing and pleasant for your skin too! Did we mention that they are free from harsh chemicals and fragrances?
7. Ceramic and Pottery Workshop at Taoz Ceramics Studio
This is one activity that you would least expect to find in the heart of Orchard Road, a pottery studio. But boy are we glad that Taoz Ceramic Studio is in Orchard Gateway! With its super convenient location and within the comfort of an air-conditioned space, if you’ve ever wanted to try your hands at crafting ceramic pieces, here’s the perfect chance!
Unleash your creativity as you transform lumps of clay into works of art that you can both use and display at home! P.s if you’re planning to bring your date here, you can always try recreating that scene from ‘Ghost’.
8. Roasted Peking Duck at TungLok XiHe
One look at this Peking Duck meal would totally get anyone’s mouth drooling! And when it comes to cooking up a legit Peking Duck dish, no one does it better than at TungLok XiHe.
The origins of this renowned duck dish stem from Peking, which of course is modern-day Beijing. Traditionally Peking Duck was served in Chinese Royal Palaces, so what you’re feasting on now is technically fit for a king!
Oh, did we also mention that TungLok XiHe follows the tradition of having the duck carved in front of the diners too?
9. Chatterbox at Mandarin Orchard Singapore
From coffee shops to restaurants all around Singapore, there’s one dish that would definitely make our hearts flutter, and that’s Hainanese Chicken Rice! We all have our personal favourites but there’s only one that can claim to be the most famous in Singapore and that’s the award-winning restaurant, Chatterbox at Mandarin Orchard!
Drawing people from all around the world for a taste of their signature dish, trust us when we say it’s worth the price that you’ll have to pay. We mean, the name of the dish isn’t called ‘Legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice’ for nothing!
10. Colonial Club at Paragon
When it comes to uniquely Singaporean dishes, we can safely say that this fusion dish that features Singapore’s most beloved Nasi Lemak will hit the spot for everyone who tries it! You may be initially surprised by its unusual blue colour, but the fragrance of the blue pea flower coconut rice is one not to be missed!
Paired with tender short rib rendang, aromatic sambal chilli and crunchy archar, this is one take on a classic dish that we can say was totally done right.
11. Learn more about Orchard Road from a different perspective
You might have seen the nutmeg sculpture right outside ION Orchard on multiple occasions but have you ever wondered about the significance behind it? Well, did you know that this popular stretch of road used to be full of nutmeg, orchard and gambier plantations? Which is also how it got its name, Orchard Road!
Learn more about Orchard Road and how it evolved from a humble plantation area to be the center of luxury in Singapore on a Nutmeg and Gambier Walking Tour! P.S, you’ll be surprised at the number of ‘firsts’ in Singapore that happened right here along this street.
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