Tucked behind The Centrepoint Mall, Emerald Hill is lined with pre-war shophouses with beautifull architectures. It is quaint with a different vibe from the mainstreet shopping belt. Recommended to visit for up to an hour. Nearest MRT - Somerset Station

After traveling along a good part of the anonymous Orchard Road heading west, at a certain point you arrive at a street that goes up to the left full of two-storey houses that have survived the fury of the bulldozers that have distorted the face of Singapore over the years. Almost all the houses have undergone such invasive restorations that they almost seem fake. Even if some of them have been transformed into bars and pubs, this still remains an evocative point of the city, regardless of the new uses.

It is just steps from Somerset station. I heard that this is the only Peranakan building in the center that still stands. I guess they're preserving it carefully. If you get your knowledge at the Peranakan Museum and then visit here, you will be able to savor the cityscape while thinking about Singapore's history. If you have time, of course you should go to Katon.

Emerald Hill is just off of Orchard Road next to the Somerset MRT station. In addition to the Peranakan architecture there are shops and restaurants. It's a short walk up with beautiful architecture, vibrant colors, and interesting designs. The houses really give you an impression of old Singapore and of days gone by. Do not miss.