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The Butterfly Garden at Singapore ’ s Changi Airport is a 330 sqm , two-storey open-air garden home to more than 1,000 free roaming butterflies that are native to Singapore and Malaysia . It is a unique attraction designed to complement Terminal 3 ’ s nature theme and Singapore ’ s tropical garden image . Located at Terminal 3 , Departure / Transit Mall North , Levels 2 and 3 .
Singapore ’ s Changi Airport was voted the best in 2015 for the 3rd time in a row and with good cause . Where else can you find entertainment and activities such as :
• free movie theaters
• free foot massages
• a butterfly garden
• swimming pools
• free tours and
• music bar lounges
Changi Airport Group ’ s Spokesperson commented , “ We believe that the perfect airport experience is not just about providing state-of-the art facilities and efficient operations , but also about delivering an enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers . This service philosophy is encapsulated in what we call the Changi Experience , to take a breather from the stresses of travel and relax at Changi .
“ Besides ensuring speedy and hassle-free immigration clearance and baggage retrieval , the Changi Experience allows travelers to enjoy a diverse range of facilities , services and activities that are fun and exciting . Passengers have been delighted by Changi ’ s wide array of facilities , thematic gardens , complimentary internet access and even free tours to downtown Singapore and various attractions .”
TripAdvisor launched an airports attractions and amenities section on their site for 200 airports in order to further engage passengers . For a closer look at the world ’ s top ten airports in 2015 see http :// www . sleepinginairports . net / 2015 / bestairports-world . htm .
Changi Airport Group
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