3 Best Tourist Attractions in Changi

"Butterfly garden features forty species, a waterfall grotto, and flowering plants in an airport. The garden is located at Singapore Changi Airport. The Butterfly Garden is the world's 1st butterfly garden in the airport, planned as a rainforest butterfly ecosystem with a profusion of flowering, lush vegetation and a 6m waterfall grotto. The garden has over 1,000 tropical butterflies as well as trees, foliage, plants, shrubs, and flowers in different seasons of the year. The garden was designed as a tropical butterfly habitat with many flowering plants. The garden's Educational corners and individual enclosures allow you to observe butterfly breeding and feeding. Butterfly Garden affords free entry to visitors.

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"HSBC Rain Vortex is the world's largest and tallest indoor waterfall, 40 metres (130 ft) high. The water recirculates rainwater pumped to the roof to free fall through a round hole at up to 37,850 litres (8,330 imp gal; 10,000 U.S. gal) per minute to a basement-level pool. The toroidal-shaped roof has over 9,000 pieces of glass spanning 200 by 150 meters. The circular walls of the waterfall become a 360-degree stage for a light-and-sound show. The design technique by WET Design engineers included a full-size partial prototype and testing a one-fifth-scale model. The Changi Airport Skytrain connecting the terminals passes above ground near the waterfall, allowing passengers to remain airside to see the Vortex and Jewel.

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"Changi Chapel and Museum describes the story of civilians interned in Changi prison camps and prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation. The museum mainly shows the history of the Second World War and the Japanese occupation. Tourists can view drawings and letters from prisoners and take a 45-minute guided tour of the site. Changi Chapel and Museum aims to explain the horror and courage that occurred during the Singapore war to younger generations. The museum encourages visitors to contemplate the hardships of both the internees and the prisoners of war. The Giftshop Museum offers many books on World War II, strategic significance, history, and Singapore's culture. Changi Chapel and Museum provides a variety of snacks, drinks, and meals for visitors. You can also visit the historic sites and attractions of the surrounding area, including Changi Beach, the former Changi Jail, and the Selarang Barracks.

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