I have never stepped in Singapore, nor Asia for that matter, but I can tell you that the new Changi Airport in Singapore is the world’s best airport.

Opening on April 17, the Changi Airport cost $1.25 billion dollars and it shows. It has it all – a variety of shopping and dining options, an IMAX movie theater, a hotel, and a monorail.

The highlight for sure is what they call Jewel, a gorgeous four-story tiered garden with the largest indoor waterfall in the world. Dubbed The Rain Vortex, this incredible display offers holographic images through its four-story, circular rinse. There are almost 1000 trees, 100,000 shrubs, topiaries and animal sculptures strewn around walking trails and a huge canopy bridge hung 75 feet over the ground. Be forewarned that it’s glass-bottomed, which can only make the stroll that much more incredible.

Looking for more to see? Take the kids to the slides or run out through the hedge maze while you watch from the observation deck. Stroll through an actual butterfly garden or be mesmerized by A Million Times at Changi, one of the biggest kinetic artworks in the world.

There are over 40 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from around the world. Do you want something quick? Grab a bite at KFC, McDonald’s, or Burger King. Want authentic Asian cuisine? There are too many to list. If you’re looking for a nice sit-down experience there are restaurants like Straits, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck Sushi, and Collins. Shoppers will enjoy buying from almost 300 stores, including top brands like Coach, Calvin Klein, Hermes, Gucci, Kate Spade, Ray-Ban, Samsung, and Sony. It’s even got a 7-Eleven if you want a Slurpee.

This is not only the best airport but is sure to be a massive tourist attraction as well. It sure beats waiting at O’Hare or JFK for your next flight, right?