If there’s a place that you must unfailingly keep on your bucket list and is worth a visit at least once in life, it is Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The Changi Airport has been voted the world’s best airport for 7 years in a row for the most solid reasons. If long layovers bore you to bits, then you will be up for many surprises at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport — which is a destination packed with a string of pleasant surprises with numerous mind-boggling tourist attractions vying for your attention and spoiling you for choice! On a stopover, you will never regret not setting foot in the island-country per se, as the airport successfully captures and showcases the beauty and attractions of the city on a grand scale!
Singapore’s airport has bagged the highest number of prestigious awards in different categories and for all the right reasons. It’s a world-class aviation hub besides providing outstanding retail and dining experiences. Be it seeking the best flavor or indulging in some shopping fervor inside multiple flagship stores and boutique outlets, Jewel Changi Airport never stops to disappoint!
‘Jewel’ is Singapore’s new multi-dimensional lifestyle destination that houses a 130-room hotel and airport facilities for travelers, offering over 280 exciting shopping and dining experiences.. It doesn’t stop there — did you ever imagine a rain vortex, a rainforest, and lavish gardens installed inside an airport premises? Well, wait to learn more as we unfold the spectacular features of this extensive, exquisite, and one-of-a-kind airport. Singapore’s airport is an energy-efficient aviation hub.
The amazing and immense architecture, engineering, and design of the place mesmerize you beyond expectations! They are simply jaw-dropping and futuristic at their best. Jewel opened its doors to the public for the first time in April 2019. This majestic place is made of steel and glass and is spread over a total area of 8.6 acres inside Singapore Airport.
In a nutshell, the Jewel Changi Airport is a multi-faceted project that was conceived and created to attract more tourists and people to Singapore — a city that aspires to take the top spot on the world map as the most preferred holiday destination and more.
Here are Some Highlights
The Shiseido Rainforest — This is open 24 hours and is located between levels 1 and 4 inside the Jewel. The Shiseido Rainforest matches the tagline Singapore, the City in a Garden. It’s a magical place that transforms your experience and fills you with sensational delight. The dancing lights illuminating the trees and trance-like soothing musical scores playing in the background are captivating. Explore the imported and rarest plant species as you hike through the walking trails and discover the prolific, sun-bathed Shiseido Forest Valley in its full glory. It’s the perfect place for a photo op. Spending 30 minutes amidst this idyllic landscape is breathtaking. It is Singapore’s largest indoor garden. It is free to enter.
The Water Vortex — Located at the heart of the Jewel, the Rain Vortex is a marvelous architecture and visual treat. It is the tallest indoor waterfall standing at 40 meters and descending 7 stories. It is connected to Terminal 1, and there are link bridges connecting it to Terminals 2 and 3 inside the airport. It is a dome structure that is supported by a network of pipes and structural features to facilitate the distribution of water through the oculus, giving a circular effect. The water is harvested from rain and is recycled to prevent wastage in a bid to conserve energy.
It is refreshing to stand near the vortex and enjoy some splash on a typical hot and humid day in Singapore. This architectural wonder is totally free of charge. Don’t miss out on the light and sound laser show that starts at 8 pm and repeats hourly if you are catching your flight the following day. A complete click-worthy place! It’s open between 11 am and 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays, and 10 am to 10 pm Fridays through Sundays.
Shopping Mall — The longer the stopover, the better for shopaholics who can get the best retail therapy here. You get to tour and choose the best picks from popular brands and high-end stores inside the shopping mall. We recommend you check the hours of operation of the shops before you head for some good buys. Timings of operation of each outlet are not only different but they are also subject to change.
Canopy Park — There is no dearth of fun activities to engage in inside the Canopy Park which is located at the topmost level of Jewel (level 5). Its hours of operation are between 10 am and 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays. From Friday to Sunday, they operate from 10 am to 11 pm. Though the place is an instant hit with children, Canopy Park is meant for people of all ages, especially those who are still a child at heart and love to engage in healthy fun and frolic. The green foliage that blankets the Park is soothing to the eyes. Besides the Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden, and Topiary Walk, you will find the Hedge Maze, Mirror Maze, Bouncing Net, and Walking Net equally enjoyable.
Please note that you need separate admission charges for the Mazes and the Nets. Canopy Park tickets are just SGD 5 for adults, children, and seniors for entry into Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden, and Topiary Walk. For Singapore residents, it is SGD 4.50. Please check their website for ticket prices (as they are subject to revisions) and attractive deals. Young kids aged between 3 and 12 qualify as children, and adults over 60 years as seniors.
Movie Theaters — The movie buffs would love to head straight to the big screens at Terminals 2 and 3. They showcase blockbuster hits in different genres utterly free of cost. Who would miss catching their favorite stars on the big screen while enjoying the movie from the comforts of a cineplex? Both theaters are open daily for 24 hours to customers. Now, who would have thought of filling their waiting time by watching a movie inside an airport? Isn’t that extraordinary?
Fun Activities — Explore the Hedge Maze, Mirror Maze, and the Bouncing Sky Nets all inside the airport. Who would think of having endless fun, adventure, and entertainment inside an airport while one waits for their flight? But Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport is loaded with surprise elements that satisfy the child in you!
There’s a thrill in going around in circles and feeling lost inside the Mirror Maze; they give you a guiding stick to navigate your way out of it. Again, you feel a rush as you race and jump on the Bouncing Sky Nets; the muscles that were tired from a long flight some minutes back begin to regenerate as you bounce high up and run along the nets like an excited child. At 8 meters above the ground, you are at the highest point inside the Canopy Park. Ticket prices would depend on the type of bundle deal that you are settling for. All fun activities are 45 minutes in duration.
SkyTrains — It is an Automated People Mover (APM) connecting Terminals 1,2, and 3 at Changi Airport. It is driverless and runs from 5:00 to 2:30 in the morning every day. Traveling by the SkyTrains is free. They are air-conditioned and have plasma displays that inform the passengers about the arrival of the next train as they wait to board them. It is a convenient inter-terminal mode of travel inside the airport. Avail of the SkyTrain service at the airport to explore the fun.
Tickets for a number of experiences and attractions at the airport can be purchased online.
Address, Phone & How to Reach
The Jewel Changi Airport is located at 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666. For queries or feedback, you can write to [email protected] or call +65 6956 9898.
To reach Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, you may take bus lines 24, 34,36, or 110. They serve all four Terminals. If you are taking the train, take the East-West line to Tanah Merah MRT Station and then transfer to Changi Airport MRT Station. Alternatively, you may take the Downtown Line to Expo MRT Station, and then transfer to Changi Airport MRT Station. You can also book a cab online or through a city taxi service provider.
