Joanna James
Orchard Road is the quintessential stop for shopping and dining when visiting Singapore. Read on and you will discover a range of attractions not centred on being a shopaholic or a foodie and will turn out to be just as interesting while saving you money. Listed are free things to do in Orchard Road
Need to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet? Head over to the 11th and 12th floors of the Orchard Central Building; there you will discover a pretty little rooftop complete with trickling miniature waterfalls and a very serene Zen-type atmosphere to sit-back and rejuvenate mind body and soul. Guests at Grand Park Orchard will find the place just 2 minutes away if you have booked into the perfect hotel for enjoying the thrills of Orchard Road. Look for a Singapore hotel promotion at Orchard Road hotels to make the most of your stay. If you are located close-by, visit the rooftop garden at night and savour the magic.
ION Orchard is loved for its fab shopping allures, but did you know the mall offers a viewing gallery on its 55th floor? You must get there before 5.30 pm which is when the last lot of visitors are allowed to the viewing gallery before the mall closes at 6 pm. The views are very impressive, reaching all the way out to Marina Bay Sands and even the Singapore Flyer.
This is one library that's been made to impress; while being pretty well stocked of course. Head over to The Library@Orchard to discover Singapore's most stylish library; while the place is well supplied with books from many genres, much focus has been on design style and you will certainly be impressed with the modern lines and innovative designs displayed there, together with the literature in stock. Go find yourself the perfect book and settle into one of the cosy nooks provided and unwind after a satisfying day of shopping at Orchard Road.
While being a busy metropolis of skyscrapers, Singapore is also a pretty garden city with plenty of space to get away from the hustle and bustle. Getaway from the city by simply heading out to Bras Basah area of Orchard Road where you can enjoy a relaxing hike inside Fort Canning Park; not as popular as the Botanic Gardens, this park is pretty impressive too, sans the crowds. Dedicated to war memorials the garden is ideal to explore Singapore's past and enjoy some time cocooned within the best of nature.
The ION Orchard is home to the Opera Gallery one of the country’s most popular art galleries. There you will discover some very impressive work by both famous artisans such as Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol as well as, creative pieces by up and coming artists in Singapore. The displays are on sale but even if you are not shopping, a browse of the gallery will turn out to be very inspiring.
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