Freebies Galore At Singapore Changi Airport!
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Posted on: 09/06/10
Freebies Galore At Singapore Changi Airport!
I’ve always wanted to introduce my beloved airport to the world but there’s usually no time as I've the habit of checking-in just an hr before departure. This trip to Bangkok, I managed to arrive early to capture some shots & take you around one of the terminals @ T2.
With 340 awards under her belt, Changi Airport is the world's most awarded airport. Asia’s Best Airport by Asiamoney Travel, World’s Best Airport by Skytrax, Best Airport in the World by Ultratravel Magazine……… these are just few of the awards won over the years.
For those who haven’t gotten the chance to visit the world’s renown aiport, I’m sure you’ll agree with the strings of accolades the airport has won, after joining me in this journey I’m about to take you through.
One of the most efficient airports in the world as described by businessmen, I breezed through the check-in counter & custom clearance without much hassle. After that, a host of activities was waiting for me to discover. With the exhilarating arrays of vitality at the aiport, there’s definitely something to suit everyone.
Upon clearing the immigration @ T2, I was greeted by this charming Orchid Garden with Koi Pond, featuring Spider Orchids, Singapore’s famous & enduring hybrid Butterfly Orchids, the fabulous Moth Orchids from the Orchid Island of Taiwan & of course, the Singapore's very own National Flower - the Vanda Miss Joaquim.
Next, I headed straight to have my bowl of Laksa; a habitual thingy I'd do before & after a trip since I'll be missing S'pore food for a few days.
Laksa is a popular spicy coconut-based noodle soup from the Peranakan culture. Main ingredients usually include Tofu Puffs, Fish Cakes, Prawns & Cockles. But only Shredded Chicken & Fish Cakes are served here. I was fully satisfied with the S$5 bowl of rich Laksa & ready to explore the airport.
When I came out of the cafe, there was a Steven Seagal movie screening at the theater. Die-hard movie fans will never be left out with the 24-hr free blockbuster movie screenings.
Next to it was a Game Zone with Xbox360/Playstation game consoles with most of the seats occupied.
There was also a Jam Studio, a dedicated area for music lovers to spin & scratch songs into unique mixes & a Free Lan Gaming area for gamers.
Look @ this beautiful Sunflower Garden.
This is no ordinary garden. It's a Smoking Zone!
Smokers, instead of being cooped up in a confined area to puff your cigarettes like other airports, Changi Airport presents you the Sunflower Garden. This is an open-air area & you can watch planes take-off & land at the same time.
You can also catch the award-winning Catcus Garden @ T1, showcasing more than 40 species of cacti & succulents from Africa & the Americas. Or what about going over to T3 to see the world's first Butterfly Garden in an airport, together with a 6 metre grotto-waterfall? The garden's also home to a collection of 200 carnivorous or insectivorous plants from about 30 species of Nepenthes - tropical pitcher plants from Southeast Asia. You can easily shuttle around the 3 terminals by taking the Sky Train.
As I was strolling, there was a commotion nearby & I walked nearer to find out more. There, I saw a boy having fun trying out a Trapeze.
Next to him was a couple on a boxing ring testing out their strengths.
There’re so much to see & do in Changi Airport. With endless ongoing activities like the Changi Airport Millionaire Dance, you’ll never be bored. Take a look at this video, with more than 400 participating in the dance event.
Besides shopping & eating, there're spas, beauty & hair salons. You can pass your time doing your mani/pedicure or massage etc. For busy businessmen, you can even have a hair-cut while waiting for your flight.
If you're tired of walking, you can relax in specially-designed snooze chairs or tug yourself into one of those foot massage chairs like these guys here. They're available almost everywhere, just open your eyes & you can easily spot one. There's a good reason why Changi Airport was voted the best airport in the world for sleeping!
Keep yourself updated with the latest news. Grab a copy of the Financial Times for Free!
Sports fanatics, check out your hide-outs @ the Sports Corner. Tune in to your fave sports program here.
Or chill out @ the Sports Bar & Grill located just next to it.
For transit passengers, you can take advantage of the airport’s swimming pool, gym, shower facilities etc by just paying a small fee.
If you’ve at least 5 hours to spare before your connecting flight, you can take the 2-hr Sightseeing Tour of Singapore or hop on the Free City Shuttle to see the city’s attractions. All these for FREE! Click here for more info.
Stay connected at the FREE internet kiosks available almost everywhere & you don’t even need to use your laptops.
Batteries running low? Charge your mobile phones @ one of these Free Charging booths.
Next time if you're ever @ T3, take the world's tallest slide in an airport. Watch this video.
Well, it was time for me to board the plane to the Land of Smiles on Singapore Airlines. Read on, pick up some tips on where to shop & eat @ Shopping & Italian Food In Bangkok & Paradise In Bangkok!
With 340 awards under her belt, Changi Airport is the world's most awarded airport. Asia’s Best Airport by Asiamoney Travel, World’s Best Airport by Skytrax, Best Airport in the World by Ultratravel Magazine……… these are just few of the awards won over the years.
For those who haven’t gotten the chance to visit the world’s renown aiport, I’m sure you’ll agree with the strings of accolades the airport has won, after joining me in this journey I’m about to take you through.
One of the most efficient airports in the world as described by businessmen, I breezed through the check-in counter & custom clearance without much hassle. After that, a host of activities was waiting for me to discover. With the exhilarating arrays of vitality at the aiport, there’s definitely something to suit everyone.
Upon clearing the immigration @ T2, I was greeted by this charming Orchid Garden with Koi Pond, featuring Spider Orchids, Singapore’s famous & enduring hybrid Butterfly Orchids, the fabulous Moth Orchids from the Orchid Island of Taiwan & of course, the Singapore's very own National Flower - the Vanda Miss Joaquim.
Next, I headed straight to have my bowl of Laksa; a habitual thingy I'd do before & after a trip since I'll be missing S'pore food for a few days.
When I came out of the cafe, there was a Steven Seagal movie screening at the theater. Die-hard movie fans will never be left out with the 24-hr free blockbuster movie screenings.
Next to it was a Game Zone with Xbox360/Playstation game consoles with most of the seats occupied.
There was also a Jam Studio, a dedicated area for music lovers to spin & scratch songs into unique mixes & a Free Lan Gaming area for gamers.
Look @ this beautiful Sunflower Garden.
This is no ordinary garden. It's a Smoking Zone!
Smokers, instead of being cooped up in a confined area to puff your cigarettes like other airports, Changi Airport presents you the Sunflower Garden. This is an open-air area & you can watch planes take-off & land at the same time.
You can also catch the award-winning Catcus Garden @ T1, showcasing more than 40 species of cacti & succulents from Africa & the Americas. Or what about going over to T3 to see the world's first Butterfly Garden in an airport, together with a 6 metre grotto-waterfall? The garden's also home to a collection of 200 carnivorous or insectivorous plants from about 30 species of Nepenthes - tropical pitcher plants from Southeast Asia. You can easily shuttle around the 3 terminals by taking the Sky Train.
As I was strolling, there was a commotion nearby & I walked nearer to find out more. There, I saw a boy having fun trying out a Trapeze.
Next to him was a couple on a boxing ring testing out their strengths.
There’re so much to see & do in Changi Airport. With endless ongoing activities like the Changi Airport Millionaire Dance, you’ll never be bored. Take a look at this video, with more than 400 participating in the dance event.
Besides shopping & eating, there're spas, beauty & hair salons. You can pass your time doing your mani/pedicure or massage etc. For busy businessmen, you can even have a hair-cut while waiting for your flight.
If you're tired of walking, you can relax in specially-designed snooze chairs or tug yourself into one of those foot massage chairs like these guys here. They're available almost everywhere, just open your eyes & you can easily spot one. There's a good reason why Changi Airport was voted the best airport in the world for sleeping!
Keep yourself updated with the latest news. Grab a copy of the Financial Times for Free!
Sports fanatics, check out your hide-outs @ the Sports Corner. Tune in to your fave sports program here.
Or chill out @ the Sports Bar & Grill located just next to it.
For transit passengers, you can take advantage of the airport’s swimming pool, gym, shower facilities etc by just paying a small fee.
If you’ve at least 5 hours to spare before your connecting flight, you can take the 2-hr Sightseeing Tour of Singapore or hop on the Free City Shuttle to see the city’s attractions. All these for FREE! Click here for more info.
Stay connected at the FREE internet kiosks available almost everywhere & you don’t even need to use your laptops.
Batteries running low? Charge your mobile phones @ one of these Free Charging booths.
Next time if you're ever @ T3, take the world's tallest slide in an airport. Watch this video.
Well, it was time for me to board the plane to the Land of Smiles on Singapore Airlines. Read on, pick up some tips on where to shop & eat @ Shopping & Italian Food In Bangkok & Paradise In Bangkok!
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