Airports tend to evoke feelings of frustration or, at the very least, ambivalence. Changi Airport in Singapore challenges these ideas by creating an airport so chock-full of fun activities and serene places that you’ll honestly never want to leave. Check out nine areas within the airport that you can hang out in without ever needing to step foot off the property.

On one of the many roofs is this stunning sunflower garden. Take a stroll through the tall flowers and get some fresh air before your connecting flight.

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Step inside a lush, tropical paradise and hang out with more than 1,000 butterflies made up of 40 species. The butterfly garden also includes a six-meter waterfall and even an education center where you can read up on all the different species.

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After a long flight of watching endless movies, you may want to exercise your brain — not just your feet. Don't worry, Changi Airport has you covered. Head to the hedge maze and try to find your way out while killing time during your connection.

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Enjoy orchids and a koi pond in the middle of Terminal 2.

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Why take a boring escalator to your gate when you could slide down instead?

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Take a break from tropical fauna and flora and instead head to the cactus garden, housing more than 100 species from Asia, Africa and America.

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What better way to spend a layover than taking a dip in a pristine rooftop pool? Located at the attached Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel, it’s the perfect place to relax if you have hours to spend.

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Challenge your balance at Canopy Park by walking on some nets high-up in the rooftop of the Jewel — Changi’s most visited attraction.

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The highlight of the Jewel is Shiseido Forest Valley, featuring a spectacular waterfall at its core, more than 900 trees and even walking trails.

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Changi Airport truly has all the attractions you would ever want from an airport and even more. If you have a shorter connection though, fear not. You can choose to go shopping or dine at the Heritage Zone — a shopping lane with facades inspired by Peranakan shophouses.

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