‘Tis the season to be jolly!
Ho ho ho! It’s the time of the year when you hear Christmas carols everytime you go out to the shopping malls. It’s the time of the year when your Facebook and Instagram feeds are filled with Christmas trees and Christmas feast! It’s also probably the season you travel.
Speaking of travel, personally I feel that Singapore is a wonderful destination for Christmas. Every year, the country put up so many kinds of Christmas light-up and decorations all over the island, from Boon Lay in the west to Changi in the east, from Punggol in the north to Harbourfront in the south.
Christmas is basically everywhere in Singapore. And the decorations are different every year. I won’t bore you with a list of every single place to see Christmas decorations in Singapore. Instead, here’s a list of Christmas decorations that you don’t want to miss in 2022.
In case you’re wondering why are all my photos taken during the day?!?! Honestly, it’s because I just really love to see Christmas decoration with natural lights during the day. Hope it gives you a different perspective of Christmas Light-Up!
Where to go for Christmas in Singapore
1. Orchard Road: Christmas on a Great Street
Orchard Road has been consistently putting up breath-taking Christmas decorations every year. This year is the 39th edition of the event, and it’s also the first Christmas with more in-person experiences as the country returns to normalcy.
From 12 November 2022 to 2 January 2023, the 3.1km stretch of road from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura (including Scotts Road) will be decorated with Christmas lights and dotted with plenty of immersive attractions, a variety of engaging pop-up activations, and endless musical entertainment.
After a 2-year hiatus, the festive Christmas Village is finally making a comeback! The Christmas Village will take place at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 7 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.
Some sights that you don’t want to miss this year:
- The Main Arch at the junction of Scotts-Paterson Road (aka the junction of ION-Tangs-Wheelock-Shaw).
- 3D Projection Show at Mandarin Orchard Singapore. Each night between 7pm to 10pm daily, the 2 facades of Mandarin Gallery will display 10-minute multimedia 3D projection show with augmented reality (AR) feature.
- Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.
- Snow & Avalanche at Tanglin Mall. Every night from 7.30pm to 8pm (weekdays) and 8.30pm to 9pm (weekends), snow (artificial) and avalanche (foam) will be coming to Tanglin Mall.
- Various Christmas Trees and decorations along Orchard Road (of which I’ll share the photos below).
When is the best time to visit? Go there in the morning if you want less crowd and you don’t need to see the actual lights up. Go there in the evening if you want to see the dazzling lights and performances, but it’ll be crowded so you’ll probably have a hard time to take photos without other people in it.
How much does it cost? It’s free to walk along the Great Street (from Tanglin Road to Orchard Road).
More details: https://christmas.orchardroad.org/
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2. Gardens by the Bay: Seasons of Bloom
You haven’t been to Singapore if you haven’t been to Gardens by the Bay, really. GBTB is the perfect place to spend a full day at.
Spend your morning exploring the outdoor gardens admiring the Supertrees. Then, in the afternoon when the temperature rises, enjoy strolling at the two mesmerising indoor conservatories: Flower Dome and Cloud Forest.
In this year’s theme of Seasons of Bloom, Flower Dome is filled with various seasons of flowers that Flower Dome has brought to visitors over the past decade.
The Flower Field is will feature Christmas landmarks, including a giant Christmas tree made out of poinsettias, and an ice cavern which houses beautiful seasonal blooms that are “frozen” in icicles from 10 November 2022 to 2 January 2023.
BTW, there is NO Christmas decoration in Cloud Forest (because Cloud Forest is showcasing Avatar:The Experience). So, if you’re only looking for Christmas decoration, feel free to skip Cloud Forest.
When is the best time to visit? For Gardens by the Bay conservatories, personally I prefer to visit them during the day because I love natural light.
How much does it cost?
- Flower Dome & Supertree bundle: $20 (SG resident); $30 (Non-resident)
- Flower Dome & Cloud Forest bundle: $35 (SG resident); $53 (Non-resident)
3. Christmas Wonderland
After enjoying the beauty of flowers in Flower Dome, spend your evening at the spectacular Christmas Wonderland, a Christmas-themed festive market. It is open from 2 December 2022 to 1 January 2023.
This year, Christmas Wonderland is coming back bigger than the year before! There will be 6 festive zones:
- St Nick’s Square
- Gingerbread Grove
- Merry Lane
- ELFresco
- Mistletoe Alley
- Games Village
Read my full article on Christmas Wonderland.
St. Nick’s Square
Take selfies with the massive Spalliera, the 21-metre tall luminaire hand-crafted by Italian artisans and features 103,000 LED bulbs.
Enjoy soothing background music and soft lighting at Garden Rhapsody amidst the magnificent Supertrees.
Take a ride on the double-storey Venetian horse Carousel, that is hand-painted by artists and crafted by skilled craftsmen in Europe.
Meet Santa Clause and take a selfie before he flies off delivering presents.
Gingerbread Grove
Be mesmerized by the 10-metre tall Whimsical Windmill, a brand new kinetic light display, as well as the highly popular Walk of Light.
Merry Lane
The attraction will feature an illuminated igloo, polar bears, and fluffy white ‘snow’. Within the vicinity will also be a series of brand-new light displays influenced by the themes of Christmas, such as the Jolly Express, Poinsettia Castle and a Gingerbread House promising countless photo opportunities.
Mistletoe Alley
Mistletoe Alley features a row of festive huts selling crafts and gifts, making it the perfect stop for Christmas shopping.
Games Village
Head over to the Games Village and have a go at a selection of traditional carnival games such as Fishy Fishy, Ring Toss, Pyramid Smash, High-Striker and more!
ELFresco
Have a feast at European-style ELFresco.
When is the best time to visit? For Christmas Wonderland, weekends will definitely be more crowded than weekdays. Advance reservation of ticket is compulsory, so remember to make booking online before visiting!
How much does it cost? Christmas Wonderland tickets start from $8.
More information: https://www.christmaswonderland.sg/
4. Changi Airport: Changi Festive Village
This year, the Changi Festive Village is back at Changi Airport from 4 November 2022 to 2 January 2023. Most of the attractions will be concentrated at Terminal 3.
Here are what to expect at Changi Festive Village:
- Avatar 2: Marui Pod Experience at T3
- T3 Underground Carnival
- Dino Glow at Jurassic Mile
- Dino Kart 3.0 at T3
- A Night at the Airport at Changi Experience Studio (Jewel)
Avatar 2: Marui Pod Experience at Terminal 3 Level 2 (Departure Hall, Public Area)
Visit the homes of the Metakayina Clan (Avatar human beings) simply by visiting Terminal 3 Departure Hall! During the day, you can witness crystal clear waters of Pandora. At night, special effects will transform the bioluminescent waters of Pandora with projections, creating an exciting lighting show.
Date: 11 Nov 2022 to 1 Jan 2023
Admission: Free. Photo session requires a ticket ($5) or spending from participating stores (T&C)
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 10pm
Light, Sound and Projection Show Times: Daily 7.30pm & 8.30pm. Additional show at 9:30pm (Thu-Sun)
Photo Sessions: Daily 11am – 7pm
T3 Underground Carnival at Terminal 3 Basement 2 and 3
T3 Underground Carnival is a huge carnival spanning across 9,000 sqm where you can experience the PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE of carnivals all at once! There are over 30 carnival rides, game booths and photo-spots.
T3 Underground Carnival is divided into 3 sections:
- The Great World (aka the past world) at Terminal 3 Basement 2, Carpark 3A
- The Modern World at Terminal 3 Basement 2, Opposite Kopitiam
- The Future World at Terminal 3 Basement 3, Carpark 3A
Date: 4 Nov 2022 to 2 Apr 2023
Admission: Free. But you need to purchase carnival credit to play games and buy food.
Opening hours: Wed-Fri: 5.30pm to 9.30pm; Weekends, PH, School Holidays: 12pm to 10pm
Dino Glow at Jurassic Mile (Changi Airport Park Connector)
Between 7pm and 1am, you will be dazzled by Christmas light-ups as you visit the carnivores at Jurassic Mile along the Changi Airport Park Connector. Inspired by the illuminating colors of Avatar 2, the park connector glows into a mystical world of fantasy.
You can also visit the dinos during the day, but the lights won’t be up. Since the path stretches for more than 1km, do wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes! To go to Jurassic Mile, you can walk/cycle from HUB & SPOKE or from East Coast Park via the Changi Coastal Park Connector.
Date: 6 Dec 2022 to 31 Jan 2023
Admission: Free
Opening hours: 24/7. Light-up timings are from 7pm to 1am.
DINO KART 3.0 at Terminal 3 Basement 3, Carpark 3A
Love exhilarating rides? Try Dino Kart, an immersive go-kart experience with a dino theme.
| Weekdays (Mon – Thu) | Weekends (Fri – Sun) | |
| Price | $28 | $33 |
| Pro | $18 | $25 |
Each session is 20 minutes long. Discounted rate is available if you spend the qualifying amount at participating stores.
Dino Kart is open from 10 Nov 2022 to 2 Apr 2023. Take note of the opening hours below:
Mon – Thu: 2pm – 10pm
Fri – Sun, PH and PH Eve : 2pm – 11pm
A Night at the Airport at Changi Experience Studio (Jewel)
A Night at the Airport is a fun overnight camp which offers lots of fun activities for families to bond over while celebrating the festive holidays.
During the day, you will embark on amazing race-style quest around the airport to learn about its sustainable efforts and fun facts about the airport, create eco-friendly yet beautiful and unique festive ornaments and play games based on the airport. At night, you will enjoy a fun sleepover in a cozy tent within the Changi Experience Studio.
Other than the above fun experiences. your ticket will also entitles you to a free entry to Canopy Park and Changi Experience Studio, free S$10 T3 Underground Carnival Credits (child), prize of one Singapore Zoo ticket per person (worth S$48), to be received after completion of quest, and free parking (1 parking coupon per group).
| Adult | Child | |
| Price | $78 | $88 |
A Night at the Airport is open from 19 Nov 2022 to 23 Dec 2022. Each admission entitles one’s entry from 9am to 8am the following day.
More information on Changi Festive Village: https://www.changiairport.com/en/changifestivevillage.html
Read my complete guide about things to do in Changi Airport.
5. Jewel Changi Airport: Christmas Odyssea at Jewel
This year’s Christmas theme at Jewel is Christmas Odyssea at Jewel, with plenty of underwater-themed elements.
Shiseido Forest features a giant 16-metre tall Christmas tree. Admission to Shiseido Forest is free.
Shiseido Forest Valley at Night. From 11 November 2022 to 2 January 2023, there will be Light & Sound show inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water (7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM), as well as Snowfall (7:35 PM, 8:35 PM, 9:35 PM and 10:35 PM) daily. There will be additional shows on selected dates. Admission is free this year (finally they removed the requirement to spend a certain amount to get into Shisheido!!)
Canopy Park at Level 5. Besides Shiseido Forest, the Canopy Park is also decorated with underwater theme. There will also be digital interaction with sea creatures. Ticket costs $5 for Public, but if you’re local resident, you may get discounts. Read my guide for exploring Canopy Park at Jewel.
Glamping in the Clouds offers Glampicnic (12pm to 4pm) and Glampcation (6pm–10am next day) at Level 5, the top-most level of Jewel. Each tent is furnished with an elaborate picnic table set up complete with stylised centerpieces, tablecloth and dining ware. You can dabao food to the tent, or order food delivery.
Glampicnic costs S$200 (Mon-Thu) and S$225 (Fri-Sun, PH, Eve of PH). Meanwhile Glampcation costs S$400 (Mon-Thu) and S$450 (Fri-Sun, PH, Eve of PH).
When is the best time to visit Jewel Changi Airport? In the evening if you want to catch the Christmas light-up, otherwise, during the day if you prefer natural light. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Read my guide for exploring Canopy Park at Jewel.
6. FunVee Christmas Light-Up Tour
If you think seeing Christmas Lights from the ground is too mainstream, try going on a FunVee Christmas Light-Up Tour (FYI, use promo code EVA20 to get 20% discount).
In this 1-hour sit-down tour, you’ll be able to see Christmas Lights from the upper deck of an open-top bus!
It was a very different experience of soaking in the Christmas festivities. And I think it’s an experience you’ll never forget!
7. Universal Studios Singapore: A Universal Christmas
No matter how old you are, you are never too old to visit a fabulous theme park. And the Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is not just a normal theme park during this festive season. Why?
Because this fabulous theme park is transformed into a magical place where you can experience the following magical things:
- After a 2-year hiatus, the parade is finally back! Head to New York at 7.30pm (30 Nov onwards) to watch the Grand Parade: Santa’s Circus Extravaganza, which features floats and an ensemble of 42 performers led by Ringmaster Santa who are headed for Santa’s Big Top in an epic yuletide performance!
- Experience magical snowfall at Let it Snow at New York, and take Insta-worthy pictures with Santa and his friends!
- Take selfies with Gingy, the Gingerbread man from Shrek.
- Meet up with popular stars across seven Instagrammable photo stations. Look out for Minions, Poppy, Branch and Guy Diamond from Trolls, Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek and Princess Fiona, as well as Sesame Street’s Elmo, Big Bird and Grover.
- Sing along young stars at Santa’s Starlets show (at Mel’s Diner stage) as they compete to be the Santa’s next star.
- Sink your teeth into Santa’s Wonderful Treats, including delightful desserts, plates of meaty pleasure and more.
Don’t forget, there are plenty of thrill and fun rides in the USS too in addition to all of these Christmas specials.
A Universal Christmas happens from 23 November 2022 to 2 January 2023. They’re generally open from 11am to 8pm. But in November, they’re only open from 11am to 6pm. (To check USS Calendar, click here and look on the right side for “View Calendar” link).
When is the best time to visit? From 30 Nov 2022 onwards, so that you get to watch the parade! Any day is fine, but personally I would avoid weekend. Also, make sure to be there early before the gate opens to maximize your time.
How much does it cost? Regular price is SGD 98, but you can get cheaper tickets if you book here.
Read my tips about Universal Studios Singapore:
List of Attractions in Universal Studios Singapore and My Recommendations
Guides on How To Maximise Your Visit to Universal Studios Singapore
8. Other Locations
On top of the above major locations, there are many Christmas trees and decorations all around Singapore. Some of my favourites are below.
Suntec City
313@Somerset
CityLink Mall
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Capitol Building
You’ve finally come to the end of the post! Too many things to see, right? I recommend you explore Singapore slowly during the festive season in order to truly enjoy it.
If you have recommendations of other places to visit, let me know in the comments! I hope you have a good holiday season this year! Ho ho ho!
Previous years’ Christmas Light-Ups:
Christmas in Singapore 2019
Christmas in Singapore 2020
Christmas in Singapore 2021
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