Jewel Changi Airport might just be the world’s most unique shopping centre.
When I first walked in and saw a 40-metre indoor waterfall cascading down through seven floors of lush tropical forest, I genuinely forgot I was inside an airport complex for a moment. It’s that kind of place.
Most of Jewel is completely free to explore — and honestly, just wandering around the Rain Vortex and Forest Valley makes for a memorable Changi Airport layover stop even if you never spend a cent. But up on Level 5, there’s a whole ticketed attraction space called Canopy Park, and if you’re planning to visit, the ticket options can get confusing fast. There’s a base admission, several individual add-ons, and multiple bundle tiers that package various attractions together.
If you’re trying to figure out the best things to do at Jewel Changi Airport and whether Canopy Park is worth adding to your list, you’re in the right place. I visited Jewel on a recent trip to Singapore and booked the all-attractions bundle. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s free, what’s paid, and which ticket is actually worth your money.
Quick summary:
Jewel Changi Airport’s Canopy Park has a confusing mix of free and paid attractions. I visited everything on offer — here’s an honest breakdown of each attraction and which ticket bundle is actually worth your money.
Recommended tours & tickets:
🎫 Jewel Changi All Access 6 Attractions Bundle – Best value for most visitors; includes all Canopy Park attractions at a discounted rate.
🛫 Changi Experience Studio – Interactive aviation museum; worth adding if you have an extra hour or two.
🚶 Singapore Changi Jewel Highlights Walking Tour – Guided architectural tour of Jewel; runs Wednesdays and Saturdays.
What is Jewel Changi Airport?
Jewel Changi Airport is a massive, futuristic shopping complex built into the heart of Singapore airport, connected directly to Changi’s terminals. In the middle is the iconic Rain Vortex — the world’s tallest indoor waterfall — surrounded by a lush indoor forest, various levels of shopping and dining, and the ticketed Canopy Park attraction space on the top floor.
Most of Jewel is completely free to enter and explore. You don’t need to book anything or pass through any ticket gates just to wander around, see the waterfall, and soak up the atmosphere. But there are paid attractions on Level 5 that are worth knowing about before you arrive — and that’s exactly what this guide covers.
🚶 If you really want to explore this place in depth, the Jewel Highlights Walking Tour takes you behind the scenes of the architecture and design covering everything from how the glass roof was constructed to the transplanting of thousands of trees to create the indoor forest.
Your host will also point out the best vantage points for photos and share fun facts about the building that you’d never pick up on your own. It runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00–13:15, and requires a minimum of six people to go ahead.
What’s free at Jewel Changi Airport?
Before we get into tickets, it’s worth understanding just how much you can experience at Jewel without spending a cent.
Rain Vortex
Most people come to Jewel to see the Rain Vortex, and you can see this for free. This indoor waterfall is located right in the middle of the shopping complex, and you’re welcome to walk around the base for photos. If you do one thing at Jewel before you leave Singapore, pop into the shopping centre to see this!
Forest Valley
The Rain Vortex is surrounded by an indoor forest with over 900 trees. I was absolutely blown away by this huge atrium that honestly did feel more like a forest than a shopping centre — I’ve never seen anything like it. There are some walking paths that lead up between levels, with some quiet spots to admire the views. I found a nice nook halfway up to stand and people-watch for a while… it was incredibly tranquil.
Level 5 viewpoints
Some areas on the top level of Jewel (Level 5) are open to the public even without a Canopy Park ticket. Once you’re up there, you’ll find some restaurants where you could stop for a drink or a meal while watching the Rain Vortex do its thing — or just walk around like I did. The views from up there are gorgeous!
Which attractions require a paid ticket?
The Canopy Park takes up a large portion of Level 5 and is home to some of the best Jewel Changi Airport attractions.
If you purchase the base Canopy Park admission, you’ll have access to the common area — which includes the Discovery Slides (a big slide with views from the top), the Petal Garden with its seasonal blooms, the Foggy Bowls grassy area, and a few other bits like animal sculptures and secluded garden paths.
That said, I don’t think the Canopy Park base admission alone is really worth it unless you add a few of the other paid attractions on top. If you purchase tickets to any of the attractions within Canopy Park, you will also get complimentary access to the Canopy Park common area.
The good news is that each attraction can be purchased separately, or you can bundle multiple together for a better overall price. For this review, I booked the all access bundle that included all of the Jewel Canopy Park paid activities.
Here’s a rundown of each paid attraction you’ll find within Canopy Park:
Canopy Bridge
The Canopy Bridge is a glass-bottomed platform bridge that extends out over Forest Valley, with a view toward the monorail bridge and Rain Vortex.
To be honest, I didn’t find it all that impressive — it’s fairly short, and you get pretty much the same views from the free public areas on Level 5. I really only popped on for a quick photo. It’s a nice enough add-on as part of a bundle, but I probably wouldn’t pay for it on its own.
Hedge Maze
The Hedge Maze was… an odd thing to find inside a shopping centre! It’s fairly small, and the main goal is to find your way to the viewing platform in the middle. I did enjoy the wall of (fake) flowers that popped out of the hedge as I was walking past at one stage — that was a fun surprise.
I don’t think I’d bother paying for this one on its own, but as part of the all-attractions bundle, it made for a mildly amusing activity.
Mirror Maze
Honestly, the Mirror Maze was my favourite thing to do at Canopy Park! You’re handed a pool noodle on entry and told to use it to find your way through without bumping into any mirrors — which would absolutely happen without the noodle.
There are some lovely decorative touches along the way too, including hanging floral displays and LED light strips. I genuinely enjoyed this one, and if you’re travelling to Singapore with kids, I bet they would absolutely love it.
Walking Net
The Walking Net is a large rope net that extends out over the Canopy Park. It’s bigger than it looks! I will say — I realised about halfway through that people walking along the path below could probably see right up my skirt if they bothered to look up. Learn from my mistake and wear pants.
I didn’t spend very long up there, just snapped a couple of photos and headed back down. Truthfully, I probably wouldn’t have booked a ticket for this one if it wasn’t already included in the bundle.
Bouncing Net
The Bouncing Net is an elevated rope pathway where you can jump around like you’re on a trampoline — bouncing off the sides, probably falling over with very little grace.
I gave this one a miss during my visit because I was five months pregnant with my second child at the time, and bouncing around is not exactly advised in that condition! But if you’re travelling through Singapore with kids, definitely don’t skip it. I watched quite a few little ones absolutely burning off energy on there, and it looked like a lot of fun.
Just note that there are height requirements for entry, and covered shoes are also required. I also wouldn’t recommend wearing a skirt or dress for this one, ladies.
Changi Experience Studio
The Changi Experience Studio is the one paid attraction that sits outside the Canopy Park itself — you’ll find it one floor down on Level 4. It’s essentially an interactive museum focused on airport history and air travel, with games and immersive exhibits throughout. One highlight is a pedal-powered race between a jumbo jet and a Porsche (which is apparently based on something that actually happened on the Changi Airport runway once!).
It’s the most expensive attraction in the complex, and it takes up the most time, so I’d really only recommend adding this one if you have at least another hour or two to spare before your flight.
Canopy Park tickets and bundles explained
After visiting everything on offer at Canopy Park, here’s my honest take on what’s actually worth paying for — and what you can probably skip.
The three attractions I’d genuinely recommend are the Mirror Maze (the most fun thing in the park by a long shot), the Bouncing Net (though only if you’re feeling energetic or if you’re travelling with kids), and the Changi Experience Studio if you’re the type who enjoys an interactive museum and have time to spare.
The Canopy Bridge, Hedge Maze, and Walking Net are all fine to do if they’re included in a bundle — but I wouldn’t pay extra for any of them individually. The bridge is too short to justify its own ticket, the maze is cute but over quickly, and the walking net sounds more exciting than it actually is.
So, how should you actually book?
Option 1: Pick your favourites individually
🎟️ If you only want to do one or two specific activities, you can purchase individual attractions tickets separately. This makes sense if you’re short on time and just want the Mirror Maze, for example, or if you’re after the Bouncing Net for the kids and nothing else.
Option 2: Jewel Changi All Access 6 Attractions Bundle
🎫 The Canopy Park All Access Bundle covers all six Canopy Park attractions at a discounted combined rate — which means you can pick and choose what you actually feel like doing on the day, without stressing about the cost of each one.
This is what I ended up booking, and honestly it’s the approach I’d suggest for most visitors. And if some attractions turn out to be less impressive than expected (which, in my case, was definitely true for a couple of them), it doesn’t really matter because you’re not paying a premium to have been mildly underwhelmed.
Option 3: Add the Changi Experience Studio
🛫 The Changi Experience Studio is purchased separately from the Canopy Park bundle, so it’s easy to add on or leave out depending on how much time you have.
If you’re killing a few hours before a flight and you enjoy interactive museums, it’s a great way to fill the time. If you’re on a tighter schedule, then skip it and come back next time.
Jewel Changi Airport Canopy Park: Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Jewel Changi Airport?
Jewel is connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via covered walkways, so if you’re departing or arriving through any of those terminals, it’s essentially on your doorstep. If you’re flying through Terminal 4, you can reach Jewel via the free inter-terminal shuttle bus.
And if you’re not flying at all — Jewel is absolutely worth adding to your Singapore itinerary as a standalone half-day activity. You don’t need to be a passenger to visit. Just rock up, walk in, and prepare to be impressed.
Is Canopy Park worth it?
It depends on which tickets you buy. The base Canopy Park admission on its own is a little underwhelming — the included areas are pleasant to walk through, but they’re not going to blow your mind. Where it becomes worth it is when you add the Mirror Maze and the Bouncing Net into the mix. Bundle those together (or just go for the All Access bundle and cover everything at once) and it’s a solid couple of hours of entertainment, especially if you’re travelling with kids.
How long do you need at Jewel Canopy Park?
Allow around two hours if you’re doing the full Canopy Park bundle, or closer to three to three and a half hours if you’re also adding the Changi Experience Studio. If you’re just visiting the free areas of Jewel — the Rain Vortex, Forest Valley, and Level 5 viewpoints — an hour is probably enough to have a good look around.
Can I visit Canopy Park during a layover?
Yes, and Jewel is genuinely one of the best airports in the world to be stuck in during a long layover. If you have two to three hours to spare, the free areas of Jewel alone are worth a wander. If you have a bit longer, the Canopy Park bundle is a fun way to fill the time.
Just factor in getting back through security and to your gate — and if you’re checking bags or travelling with luggage, note that bags aren’t permitted inside the Canopy Park attractions, so you’ll need to use the baggage storage facility on Level 1 or leave them with the attendants at the entrance to each attraction, which is what I did.
Do I need to book Canopy Park tickets in advance?
I would recommend it, especially if you’re visiting on a weekend or during school holidays. Booking online means you can head straight to each attraction rather than lining up at the ticketing counters. It just makes the whole visit a lot smoother.
What are the Canopy Park opening hours?
Canopy Park is open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 9pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10am to 10pm. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. It’s worth double-checking the official Jewel website before you go, as individual attractions occasionally close for private events or maintenance.
Changi Experience Studio runs slightly different hours — it opens at 11am and closes at 8pm, with last admission at 7pm.
What should I wear to Canopy Park?
Wear pants and comfortable closed-toe shoes for the Bouncing Net, Walking Net, and Canopy Bridge — skirts, dresses, and sandals aren’t advised on those attractions. I learned this the hard way on the Walking Net, so do yourself a favour and dress accordingly from the start.
Is Canopy Park suitable for toddlers?
Partly! The base Canopy Park common area — the Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden, Discovery Slides, and garden paths — is a lovely space for toddlers to explore, and the misty bowls in particular tend to go down very well with little ones.
The other paid attractions are a different story. Some have height and clothing requirements that might not suit very young children, and the Bouncing Net in particular is more suited to older kids. If you’re visiting with a toddler, the base Canopy Park admission is probably enough — save the full bundle for when they’re a bit older and can actually get the most out of it.
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