Okay, so it's not exactly hail, as in snowstorms, but expect a lot of 'snow' if you're planning to spend time at Jewel Changi Airport, especially if you're going to be hanging out at Canopy Park and the Rain Vortex. At both of these areas, foamy snow will fall on visitors frequently and somewhat heavily, and everyone loves it. There's also a Jewel Festive Market at Cloud9 Piazza on Level 5, next to the Canopy Park, where you can indulge in over 10 stalls, like Kit Kat Chocolatory and Playmade bubble tea, as well as workshop booths and photo ops. 

Modelled after European Christmas markets, these cute stalls serve up fun and festive treats. 

Perch on Santa's sleigh for a pretty pic against Jewel's distinctive backdrop. 

The Topiary Walk at Canopy Park has been transformed into a wintry wonderland where you can strap on snow cleats, borrow ski poles and talk a short gander through a snow-filled forest. Be prepared to queue for this activity, which is free once you pay to get into Canopy Park. The equipment looks a little excessive for the short and relatively safe walk, but it's all for safety. There's a cute telephone booth in the middle of the walk where you can talk to Santa on the phone!

More winter Christmas magic at the Petal Garden in Canopy Park, where a little dome that looks like a mini Jewel building has popped up. There are photo ops and meet-and-greets with Santa here, on Dec 6-8, 13-15 and 20-25. 

Can you see two Jewel domes? Grab your family photos here. Snow will also fall regularly in the dome, so wait for it. 

It's a sight to behold, a super-tall and beautifully decorated Christmas tree you can walk under, to emerge from the other side to the roar of everyone's favourite indoor waterfall. For Jewel's Christmas festivities, from 5pm to 11.30pm, the Shiseido Forest Valley, where the Rain Vortex is, will only be accessible if you spend at eligible outlets at Changi or Jewel. Every $50 spend gets you two same-day entry tickets. 

So what can you expect once you spend the moolah and get into the Rain Vortex area? Snow, snow, snow. Or rather, foam, foam, foam, which falls generously very regularly, in rather large amounts. Cover your expensive leather bags, grab a Christmas hat, and enjoy. Just don't try to catch any snowflakes on your tongue. 

The Jewel Christmas Spectacular is a 15-min show with dance performers in elaborate costumes, set against a wintry wonderland. These run weekdays at 8pm and weekends, eve of public holidays and public holidays at 6pm and 8pm. 

The little ones will be enthralled by the troupe of Christmas characters. 

The impressive set for the Frozen Wonderland stage, which is located at Terminal 3 Departure Hall, in front of Departure Immigration. Show times are 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm and 9pm daily till Jan 5, and you can expect a dazzling display of light, sound and snow. No live characters during the show though, but statues of Elsa, Anna and Olaf will entertain and thrill the kiddos. 

Majestic Elsa at the media preview of the Frozen Wonderland show. The set is open daily from 10am to 10pm, and visitors can take pics with the amazing backdrop. 

From Nov 22-24 and Nov 29-Dec 1, the Frozen favourites will meet fans at 11.30am, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm and 6.30pm. Passes will be issued on a first come first serve basis 30 minutes before each session and one pass per family will be given out. 

More fun and snowy activities await at the Enchanted Forest at T3, inspired by Frozen 2. Spend at least $50 in a single same-day receipt to redeem one play pass per receipt. Limited to one redemption per receipt (no combined receipts).  

Inspired by events in the Frozen 2 movie, there are four components in the Enchanted Forest, where you have to solve puzzles based on the four elements of earth, wind, fire and water, and complete tasks to advance and get out of the forest for a special surprise. 

Find special balls with the Earth symbol to get to the next area. Fun!

Kiddos have to work together to solve a jigsaw puzzle to get out of the Enchanted Forest. 

At the end of the Enchanted Forest adventure, you get a special prize. Don't forget to grab all the photo ops too. 

At Terminal 2, find the larger-than-life Olaf for a cute photo. 

A Frozen Wonderland at Changi Airport and Sparkling Wonders of Christmas at Jewel is on till Jan 5. For more info, go to http://frozenwonderland.changiairport.com. 


Photos: Mark Lee
Selected photos courtesy of Changi Airport Group