Singapore, Figurine at ION Orchard (Photo by: JTB Photo/UIG via Getty Images)

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ION Orchard Mall

Singapore


Rising directly above Orchard MRT station, futuristic ION is the cream of Orchard Rd malls. Basement floors focus on mere-mortal high-street labels, while upper-floor tenants read like an issue of Vogue. Dining options range from food-court bites to posher nosh. The attached 56-storey tower offers a top-floor viewing gallery, ION Sky.


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