The 8 Neighborhoods You Need to Explore in Singapore

Orchard Road

Avid shoppers take note; Orchard Road is the ultimate browsing and buying destination in Singapore. Known for high-end boutiques and gleaming malls that beckon shoppers, this is Asia’s most famous shopping street. Accessible via three MRT stations, Orchard Road consists of well over 20 shopping malls and six shopping centers, including the futuristic-looking ION Orchard with its glass, steel and marble façade and eight floors of shops. This is also where you'll find the ION Sky Observatory offering Instagram-worthy 360-degree views of the district below. If you get hungry, malls here have diverse food selections, many of which are much more affordable than you might think based on the surrounding brands staring back at you.

Little India

Get ready to see Singapore in a whole new light with a visit to the city’s vibrant Little India neighborhood. The historic area along Serangoon Road and neighboring streets is the heart of Singapore’s Indian community and a great place to base yourself for affordable accommodation and delicious food. As you explore you’ll come across Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples; 24-hour shopping at bustling Mustafa Centre; Tekka Centre hawker market; and a tempting array of Indian food at affordable prices.