18 Things You Didn't Know You Can Do At Changi Airport

Singapore is the ultimate layover spot. But if you don't have time to get out and explore the city state, fret not. There's always Changi Airport — the only airport in the world that's a holiday destination in itself.

1. Lie in the sun and go for a swim in the rooftop pool.

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Which airport has a rooftop swimming pool and Jacuzzi that you can make use of while you watch the planes come and go above you? Changi Airport. Bliss.

2. Have a drink in a cactus garden.

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This one-of-a-kind rooftop garden has over 40 diverse species of cacti and succulents from Africa and the Americas. Come up close with the Golden Barrel, or the Old Man Cactus, or a giant Tasmanian tree fern.

3. Get a free foot massage.

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Traveling is tough work on the feet, so this thoughtful airport has a variety of free foot and calf massage stations located throughout the airport. Treat yo self. You need this.

4. Leave a message on the Social Tree.

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This beautifully designed, interactive Social Tree lets you share video and photo memories, which you can retrieve on your subsequent visits to the airport. So you can leave your future self a message, reminding your future self how wonderful your trip was!

5. Wander through a magical orchid garden.

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An airport in Singapore wouldn't be complete without a bright and beautiful collection of orchids. Lose yourself in this lush, tropical oasis, where there's even an orchid named after its home: the Dendrobium Changi Airport.

6. Take a nap in one of the airport's snooze chairs.

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Yes, "snooze chairs" are a thing. And there's one in Changi Airport with your name on it.

7. See a movie, for free. Or two.

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With brand-new blockbusters playing all day and all night, for free, you won't have to worry about how to fill a long layover ever again. All-day-and-all-night-and-free, in case you missed that part.

8. Mingle with butterflies in a butterfly garden.

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This amazing garden is free entry, and a magical place to come see over a thousand beautiful butterflies feed on flowers and fresh pineapple. Trust us... It's going to be easy to forget you are actually still in an airport.

9. Admire a pond full of Asia's most prized fish, the Koi.

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4 p.m. is feeding time at the Koi pond, and the best time to go see these frenzied and magnificent pond creatures is when they eat lunch.

10. Kick back and catch up on some news in one of the TV lounges.

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With TVs tuned to a number of stations, you'll find something good to watch, whether it's news or a movie that you feel like.

11. Cheer up in the rooftop sunflower garden.

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There's no way that one of these 500 bright sunflowers won't put a smile on your face.

12. Try out the Peranakan Woodblock Rub.

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This is one of the favourite spots in Changi Airport, especially for the little ones. It's a great way to learn about Singaporean culture, as you make your own woodblock print of pop-culture icons.

13. Shop until you drop.

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You can find absolutely every single thing you need in the airport's many stores. Oh, and luxury cosmetics brands are also up to 40% cheaper here than in downtown Singapore.

14. Be dazzled by a Kinetic Rain Sculpture.

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Kinetic Rain is the centerpiece of Terminal 1 and is the world's largest kinetic sculpture. Over a thousand polished copper raindrops, each controlled by an individual motor, swirl around and dance to music to signify the joyous experience of travelling.

15. Take a ride down a four-storey slide.

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Don't miss a ride on the world’s tallest airport slide, The Slide@T3. It's 12 metres high, and you'll be flying down the thing at speeds of up to six metres per second!

16. Indulge in delicious Singaporean cuisine.

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Like this creamy butter crab. Mmmmm. There are amazing eating and drinking spots everywhere in the airport, so don't worry, you won't go hungry (or thirsty).

17. Hide out in an enchanted garden.

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This magical interactive garden has motion sensors that trigger sounds of nature and blooming flowers as you wander through pathways of sparkling light.

18. Soak up all that free internet.

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More than 550 free, 24-hour internet kiosks can be found throughout the terminals. That's a lot of internet! You can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi in the transit areas of Changi Airport...so you can write your mum an email before you get on your flight.

Discover these things and many, many more on your next stop at Changi Airport, Singapore.