HSBC Rain Vortex
The HSBC Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall, plunging 40 metres through the centre of Jewel Changi Airport. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the waterfall recirculates up to 500,000 litres of water per hour and transforms into a canvas for a nightly Light & Sound show.
Highlights
Cascades 40 metres from the roof oculus to Basement 2
Recirculates 500,000 litres of rainwater per hour
Hourly Light & Sound shows from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Visible from every level of Jewel — L1 through L5
Designed by architect Moshe Safdie as Jewel's centrepiece
Quick Facts
- Location
- Level 1 & 2 (visible from L1 to L5)
- Hours
- 24 hours daily; Light & Sound shows 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
- Ticketing
- No ticket required
- Price
- Free
Visitor Tips
- Arrive before 7:30 PM for the first Light & Sound show to get the best viewing spot
- Level 2 near the Forest Valley entrance offers the closest unobstructed view
- The waterfall operates 24/7 but the light shows only run in the evening
- Visit during festive seasons for themed light show variations
- No ticket needed — the Rain Vortex is free to view from all public areas
Related Attractions
Canopy Park
Canopy Park sits on Level 5 of Jewel and spans 14,000 square metres of landscaped gardens, walking trails and play installations. The park includes the Topiary Walk, Discovery Walk, Foggy Bowls and Petal Garden, making it the green heart of Jewel's top floor.
Forest Valley
The Forest Valley wraps four storeys around the Rain Vortex with over 900 trees and 60,000 shrubs sourced from Australia, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Thailand and the United States. Three walking trails spiral upward from Level 2 to Level 5, each offering a different perspective of the indoor rainforest.
Sky Nets (Bouncing + Walking)
Sky Nets offers two distinct aerial experiences on Level 5: a 250-square-metre bouncing net suspended 8 metres above the ground and a 50-metre walking net with transparent mesh panels 25 metres up. Both give a thrilling bird's-eye perspective of the Rain Vortex and Forest Valley below.