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Singapore’s latest lifestyle destination, Jewel Changi Airport, is full of photo spots that will capture your perfect moments as you explore and enjoy your time here! Here are nine attractions that are absolute musts. 

1. Rain Vortex

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This 40m high waterfall is the tallest indoor waterfall in the world, and almost every angle gives you a great photo. You can even take snaps as you hike up the walking trails for that panoramic view of Jewel. If you are lucky, you may just spot a rainbow in the vortex!

Photo tip: Dress in solid colours – complicated prints and patterns can be distracting, drawing the viewer’s eyes away from you and that great scenery shot.

2. Light and Sound show

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Be mesmerised by the light and sound show at the Rain Vortex from 7.30pm. Great spots to watch from are at level 1, where there are seating areas by the trails, or at the balcony on level 4.

Photo tip: To get really impressive shots, set your smartphone to sports mode or bursts. This setting is ideal for when things are happening fast and you can’t anticipate when to press the shutter. If you’re going for a night shot, in front of the Light and Sound show, click repeatedly and capture the Vortex illuminated in various colours.

3. Immersive Garden

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The Rain Vortex is at the centre of an immersive garden (22,000 sqm of Jewel is dedicated to green space). Standing at the bottom of the waterfall would give you some stunning images.

Photo tip: Take some time to play around and get some candid shots – at certain angles it can look like you’re pushing the Vortex over.

4. Forest Valley

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This four-storey garden is home to thousands of plants, trees, ferns and shrubs. The trail walks offer a variety of angles with different views from every floor, so give yourself time to explore.

Photo tip: To capture the space in a different light, stick around till nightfall. You will find the area completely transformed.

5. Architectural Highlights

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Jewel was designed by Moshe Safdie, a multi-award-winning architect who has created many iconic buildings. The architecture of the building is also a must for photographers. Head to the viewing deck on level 2 to capture the intricate details of the roof, with the iconic Changi Control Tower in the background. Alternatively, you can snap away as you ascend the escalator to the Canopy Park at level 5.

Photo tip: The roof, reflected in the pond at level 5, makes for great photo. it looks exceptionally beautiful on sunny or rainy days as the natural light and water droplets produce interesting effects.

6. Bamboo Garden

Just by Lobby H on Level 1, you will find a bamboo garden subtly guiding you to the Rain Vortex. Before you pass it, step in and walk along the little path for a different mood.  

Photo tip: For natural looking pictures, look away from the camera. You can also explore the Portrait feature on the iPhone or Live Focus on Android.

7. Lush Green Walls

The lush foliage around the trails of Jewel is a great backdrop to your newest profile photo. Consider taking a shot against one of the many planters.

Photo tip: Wear solid or contrasting colours to stand out, or try clashing green on green for maximum effect.

8. Petal Garden

One pretty spot is the board trail at level 5, near the pond – find the right spot and you will be able to see the curve of the boardwalk. If you love flowers, the hanging floral displays make a perfect background for a selfie – especially from a bottom-up angle. Another option is the Petal Garden at level 5.

Photo tip: The floral display changes regularly so you will get a fresh bloom every time you come. Dress in floral to enhance the vibe of the picture.

9. Crystal Clouds

At the Jewel entrance directly opposite Terminal 2, is an art installation of crystals reflecting weather patterns and resembling glittering clouds – a truly beautiful backdrop for portraits.

Photo tip: Get your photographer to go low and tilt the camera upwards so that the clouds in front of the steel-framed ceiling are your only backdrop, or stand in front of the clouds.

Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore’s newest luxury shopping destination, is packed with stores, restaurants and activities that will surprise and delight. Here’s all you need to know.

1. It’s massive

137,000 sqm, to be precise, the size of almost 20 football pitches. This is split across 10 levels – 5 above ground and 5 below. The mall will house over 280 retail stores and eateries, including new to Singapore brands, local favourites, and top international names like Marks & Spencer, Uniqlo, Coach and Franck Muller.

2. It has serious architectural credentials

The man responsible for the design is Moshe Safdie, an Israeli–Canadian architect who has created iconic buildings around the globe, including the Marina Bay Sands, and won some of the world’s most prestigious awards. This year, he took home the Wolf Prize in Arts (previous winners include Sir Paul McCartney and Marc Chagall). The building’s glass dome is made of 9,000 pieces of glass, and no two pieces are alike.

3. It’s also a destination for nature-lovers

About 22,000 sqm of the complex is dedicated to landscape and green space, and Jewel has one of the largest indoor collections of plants in Singapore. At the heart of the mall is a Forest Valley, a four-storey garden with thousands of plants and trees, and at the centre of that is the 40m-high Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Visitors can even take an indoor hike up one of the two trails. The overall experience is meant to inspire ideas of meaningful beauty and culture.

4. There’s something for thrill-seekers too

At the top level of Jewel is the Canopy Park (opens on 10 June 2019). Here, you can bounce or walk on a net suspended 25m in the air, get lost in the hedge maze, take a slide through a sculptural playscape, or play among the clouds in Foggy Bowls, a specially created area shrouded in mist that’s perfect for the youngest travellers in your group.

5. It has a Pokémon store

Big and small kids in your family will love to visit the first Pokémon Center in Asia, the first outside of Japan. It’s a real-life replica of the Pokémon Center in the videogame, and sells merchandise like plush toys, stationery, card games and video games.

6. There’s an IMAX theatre there

Movie-lovers, rejoice! You can catch the latest films at the in-mall cinema before your flight, which has an IMAX screen for maximum impact.

7. It has Southeast Asia’s largest Nike store

And it’s not just for sports fans. Apart from footwear, apparel and accessories for running, cross-training, football and basketball, it will also carry the coolest lifestyle gear. You can even customise your own Nike T-shirt!

8. There’s a hotel in the mall

Jewel boasts Asia’s first YotelAIR hotel - an affordable, comfortable spot to stay, with everything you need. From self check-in/check-out functions, to cabin workstations, you will have all that you need. Transiting travellers can choose to pay by the hour if they just need a quick snooze between flights.

9. You can check your luggage in for your flight

If you wish to explore Jewel before heading to your next destination, check in your bags at level one and enjoy luggage-free shopping and dining till it is time to set off. Your luggage is checked in to your flight and held securely, so when flight time comes, all you need to do is head to your gate.

10. There are dining options for everyone

Even the fussiest eater in your family will find something delicious. Jewel will house Singapore’s first Shake Shack burger joint, Peruvian restaurant Tonito, and London hotspot Burger & Lobster. There’s also Xiao Bin Lou, a fine-dining Chongqing restaurant that will feature theatrical performances that showcase Chinese culture, and Violet Oon, which specialises in Nyonya, Chinese, Indian and Malay cuisines. There are also eateries within the mall like Sankranti that offers plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.