Jewel Changi Airport
A 40 m indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex, and a Forest Valley inside Changi Airport, plus a Canopy Park, shops and restaurants. Allow 2 to 3 extra hours for a layover or before departure.
Jewel Changi opened in 2019. It is a domed complex connected to Changi Airport Terminal 1, designed by Moshe Safdie. At its centre is the HSBC Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall at 40 m. Around it, the multi-level Forest Valley is planted with more than 2,000 trees. Every hour from 8 p.m. to midnight, a light and music show takes place. At the top, the Canopy Park (admission about S$5 to S$8, with some attractions charging extra) features a Canopy Bridge with a glass floor facing the waterfall, a maze, the Sky Nets and slides, and it is good for families. More than 280 shops and restaurants are spread across the levels, including Shake Shack, A&W and Singaporean brands. There is also a 24-hour supermarket and the free YOTELAIR capsule hotel. Passengers who check in at Terminal 1 can go directly to Jewel. Transit passengers can also reach it from Terminals 2 and 3 by free shuttle bus across a footbridge, but they must clear immigration first; Chinese citizens do not need a visa. Tips: set aside 2 to 3 hours on arrival day or before departure. The best times are the evening light show, or late morning after the waterfall starts at 11 a.m., when the crowds are thinner. Getting there: exit the MRT Changi Airport station, which connects directly to T1, and walk 5 to 10 minutes to T2 or T3. Note: the waterfall usually starts at 11:00 (10:00 on weekends), so there is no water in early morning. Luggage can be stored. Leave plenty of time for security before departure.
Opening hours
Open 24 hours; Starry Garden 10:00–22:00; waterfall 11:00–22:00 (from 10:00 on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Pulau Ubin
- East Coast Park
- Katong & Joo Chiat
- Kampong Glam / Haji Lane
- Marina Barrage
- Singapore Flyer
- Gardens by the Bay
- Little India