Located in Changi Airport’s Terminal 1, this nature-inspired entertainment and retail complex is praised for its “one-of-a-kind” Forest Valley and Rain Vortex Gardens.

The complex is home to the HSBC Rain Vortex, a 40-meter-tall indoor waterfall known as the tallest in the world. Surrounding the waterfall is the Shiseido Forest, with 2,500 tall trees and 100,000 different shrubs that contribute to air purification and a serene atmosphere.

Jewel Changi Waterfall is free for visitors and operates daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

For fitness enthusiasts, Jewel Changi offers spin classes, indoor cycling sessions usually held in the fitness studios, on Friday evenings and at various times on weekends. These 45-minute sessions are priced at US$28 ($21) and are designed to aid weight loss, improve cardiovascular health and tone specific muscle groups.

A photo of a spin class held next to the iconic Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport, shared on Reddit on November 19, 2023.

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Changi Airport was also recognized as the Best International Airport by awards.

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