Orchard, is a district and retail hub located within the
Central Area of
Singapore. The district and road got its name from the various orchards and plantations that existed in the area in the early 20th century. It is also known as
Tang Leng Pa Sat Koi(
Tanglin market street) and
Vaira Kimadam (
Fakir's place) by the Singaporean Chinese and Singaporean Tamils respectively.