by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Famous Districts
Stretching from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura. the range and scale of retail outlets on Orchard Road make it not just an exemplary shopping experience but tourist marvel as well. Shady trees dot the road between malls and department stores. including...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Famous Districts
Kampong Glam is the focal point of Muslim life in Singapore. Its name is derived from the Malay words kampung or village, and gelam. a tree that once grew abundantly in the area. In 1819. the area was given to Sultan Hussein Shah as part of a treaty by which Singapore...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Famous Districts
Named for Sir Andrew Clarke, the second governor of Singapore, Clarke Quay is an upscale area along the banks of the Singapore River with waterfront shops and eateries. Lying near the mouth of the Singapore River, the site of Clarke Quay was a commercial huh during...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Famous Districts
Located within the smallest of Singapore’s ethnic quarters, this street acquired its name from the Arab merchants who settled here when they came to trade in the 19th-century. The vibrant colors of Arab Street are striking. It is a maze of shops that sell all...
