Orchard Road
Rest and relax in these lovely monuments
There are 2 dome roof monuments located outside Fort Canning Centre. These 2 lovely shelters painted in white were designed by architect George Drumgoole Coleman, during the 18th century. Mr GD Coleman was one of the remarkable pioneers architects in Singapore history.
He is also the designer of Coleman Bridge, which was named after him.
There isn’t any record showing the date of construction as well as the purpose. Most probably, it’s meant for a quiet time in the sweetest part of the hill.
URA – The city gallery Pt 2
The Pinnacle @ Duxton; this is not only the first 50-storey Public housing in Singapore, it is also first in the world with two unique sky bridges linked up the total 7 blocks of building together.
Also, the roof garden offers a panoramic view of the city skyline.
Fort Canning Park is one of the most Historic Park in Singapore. Now, it has transformed into a young and dynamic ground for party and celebration events. With the un-selfness greens and lawns, it’s also a must see ground for variety of arts, heritage and nature trails.
Nicole Highway; this is one of the Major Highway in Singapore. The bridge was named after Sir John Fearns Nicole, the Governor of the Colony. The building on the right near you is the Golden Mile Complex. This unique typewriter shape-like offices cum shops complex is one of the earlier integrated multiple operation mix-development in Singapore.
Chinatown; a must go spot for tourists’ exploration. Those roofs in red color are the conservation shop houses.
Orchard road district is the most famous shopping paradise in Singapore. The second left is the Hotel Grand Hyatt Singapore, the most right with the leave capping is the Marriott Hotel; this is one of the iconic landmark in Orchard road.
Orchard road; viewed from Tanglin road direction.
The one at the center is the Mandarin Gallery and Mandarin Orchard. This is a Hotel development, the most eye catch is the top part UFO like revolving restaurant at the top floor – Top of the M. You can get 360 degree of Singapore city view without rotating your body.
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