Do you have a very long layover? Did you arrive at the airport very early?
No problem.
In some airports in the world it is impossible to get bored because there is
so much to do
.
From taking a dip in a pool, going to the gym or watching a movie at the cinema to practicing crafts and participating in live shows.
Next, six airports in the world with
guaranteed fun
.
1. Changi International Airport, Singapore
It occupies the
first place in the ranking
of the best airports in the world and that is why it is advisable to know it even for those who do not have a plane ticket.
It has entertainment for travelers of all ages.
This is the largest internal waterfall in the world.
Photo Reuters/Feline Lim.
In the newer terminal, called Jewel (jewel), there is the
largest indoor waterfall in the world
, as well as all kinds of shops, ideal for shopping.
In the basement of Terminal 3 is Climb@T3, an 8-meter-high wall for adults and children to have fun
climbing.
Also in this building is the
world's tallest slide
inside an airport.
For those who want to cool off, they should go to Terminal 1, where there is a
pool
and jacuzzi on the terrace and a bar open 24 hours.
Nature
lovers
have something to entertain themselves with.
In Terminals 1, 2 and 3 there are 5 spaces dedicated to flora and fauna: the Cactus Garden, the Sunflower Garden, the Enchanted Garden, the Orchid Garden and the Butterfly Garden.
Passengers enjoy the butterfly garden while waiting for their flights.
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In this airport the training options are endless: there is an interactive games area, movie theaters, art exhibitions, a bar that allows travelers to create
their own drink
.
2. Hong Kong International Airport, China
This airport is an attraction in itself.
In the boarding terminals there are
themed areas
for travelers to keep themselves entertained.
For example, in Terminal 1, there are areas with children's games, movies and
virtual reality
sports games, among others.
In Terminal 2 there is a cinema.
This is how children's playrooms are.
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On the other hand, those looking for more relaxing experiences can access the
spa
and ask for massage sessions or skin treatments or visit the Sky Garden, an
outdoor
terrace with works of art and exuberant vegetation.
In addition, in this airport you can take free showers.
3. Hamad International Airport, Qatar
Since its inauguration in 2014, it has always managed to sneak into the rankings of the best airports in the world.
This year, he got second place on the Skytrax list, second only to Changi.
Iconic sculpture of the Qatar airport.
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The star of this airport is its
wellness and fitness center
.
It is located on the 4th floor of the Oryx Airport Hotel and is open daily for all passengers from 6am to 2am. Guests have free access while non-hotel passengers need to pay an extra fee.
Some of the services offered are: swimming pool, gym, massages and beauty treatments, hydrotherapy baths, showers and even
squash courts
and a
golf simulator
.
In addition, in different sectors of the terminal there are 5 activity nodes in which there are televisions, Mac stations and Internet navigation, interactive pieces of art, toys and climbing structures.
The pool is 24 meters long.
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4. Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan
The big must-see is a
flight simulator
.
All passengers can experience the sensation of taking off and landing an airplane.
This attraction is accompanied by scale models of aircraft from all the airlines that serve Haneda and photos of the staff.
Another fascinating site is the
Haneda Nihonbashi Bridge
made of Japanese cypress.
The side wall is decorated with replica screens from the Edo period from the National Museum of Japanese History.
Airport wooden bridge.
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In addition, passengers can go to the
observation deck
, from where they can see the planes, buy collectible toys related to aviation or go to the children's play area.
A curious fact: in Haneda there is a
hotel for pets
that includes a spa service for animals and a park for them to have fun before boarding.
5. Incheon International Airport, South Korea
Here the
live shows
that allow you to delve into Korean culture and learn a little more about that country stand out.
For example, every day, at different times and in different parts of the airport, the changing of the royal guard
is recreated
, there are performances of
gugak
(Korean traditional music) or an event where the daily looks of the
royal family
, kings and kings are displayed.
and queens of the Joseon dynasty.
Image of the royal walk, where the regalia of the royal family are shown.
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In addition, there are different Korean Culture Experience Centers, in which activities such as
making
traditional crafts, wearing
typical clothing
, buying native products, among others, are proposed.
On the fourth floor is the Korean Culture Street, in which
typical houses
are represented .
Passengers can also visit the Museum, where genuine Korean artifacts and contemporary artworks are on display, or the
Oseong Mountain Observatory
, located 51.5 meters away.
6. Munich International Airport, Germany
This airport offers
guided tours
allowing passengers to learn more about the behind the scenes of aviation, the processes that only those who work in it know.
During the tour, the changes that the industry underwent are also told.
Tourists on the aircraft observation deck with binoculars.
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For families, the obligatory stop is the
Visitors Park
, where there are games to climb and balance while visiting all the continents.
You can also access the
Visitors Hill
, where you have a privileged view of the track.
Another great place to view the planes is the
observation deck
, located on level 5 of platform two.
Binoculars are available on site and can be reserved for private events.
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