When an airport becomes more than just a transportation hub, what else can it offer? It can transform into a “garden resort”, integrating lush greenery and artistic aesthetics. It offers a full range of lifestyle amenities, including:
– Traveling swiftly between terminals on the Skytrain;
– Enjoying the visual impact of indoor waterfalls;
– Interacting with butterflies in the Butterfly Garden;
– Sliding down the world’s largest airport slide.
1.Jewel Changi Airport
Jewel Changi Airport is a landmark building complex located at the heart of Singapore’s Changi Airport, connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Designed by the renowned architect Moshe Safdie, its exterior resembles a giant doughnut, with a dome covered by over 9,000 glass panels and supported by more than 6,000 steel beams. The structure’s top weighs 3,500 tons. Inside, Jewel blends natural landscapes with modern amenities, offering a seamless range of services.
Rain Vortex
The Rain Vortex, located at the center of Jewel Changi Airport, is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, reaching 40 meters in height. During the day, it immerses visitors in misty daylight, while at night, it transforms into a spectacular light and sound show.
Forest Valley
Forest Valley features over 2,000 trees and 100,000 shrubs from countries like Australia, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and the USA. It offers two scenic walking paths where visitors can stroll through a lush, tranquil environment.
Canopy Park
Located on the top level of Jewel Changi Airport, Canopy Park spans 14,000 square meters and combines natural beauty with fun attractions. Highlights include Discovery Slides, Petal Garden, a glass suspension bridge, Hedge Maze, and a Mirror Maze, offering visitors an immersive and whimsical experience.
Changi Experience Studio
The Changi Experience Studio is a multimedia interactive attraction that uses cutting-edge technology to spark imagination. Centered around Changi Airport, it offers visitors an exciting virtual adventure to explore the past, present, and future of this iconic airport.
Jewel Changi Airport boasts over 280 retail and dining outlets, offering an exciting shopping journey with international brands and local Singaporean creations. It also features a diverse array of dining options, including global cuisines and authentic local dishes.
2.Theme Parks
Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly Garden is a magical space where you can immerse yourself among hundreds of butterflies fluttering around and playing near waterfalls. These butterflies are unafraid of people and may land gently beside you, allowing you to admire their vibrant patterns up close and shower them with praise.
Sunflower Garden
The Sunflower Garden is an outdoor space with over 500 sunflowers, offering a wide-open terrace where you can watch planes soar across the sky and land on the tarmac. Here, you can bathe in sunlight alongside the sunflowers, gaze upward with the breeze, and capture the perfect photo as planes take off into the clouds.
Cactus Garden
The Cactus Garden showcases hundreds of cactuses and succulent species from deserts and arid regions across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Here, you can discover a variety of uniquely shaped cacti that will surpass your imagination.
Discovery Garden
The Discovery Garden features a super-long, winding “cyberpunk” walkway flanked by lush greenery that showcases the vibrant vitality of nature. Walking along this path provides a magical experience of transitioning from concrete and steel to a lush, jungle-like environment.
3.Entertainment Facilities
Changi Airport offers multimedia entertainment lounges across multiple terminals, featuring a range of gaming equipment such as Xbox Kinect, PlayStation, and computer games, catering to visitors of all ages.
Changi Airport’s Terminals 2 and 3 feature 24-hour free cinemas for passengers.
At Jewel Changi Airport, two major attractions include the Sky Net, a high-altitude walkway, and the Bouncing Net, which combines a trampoline design for a thrilling, weightless experience.
