The best places to see Christmas lights and decorations in Singapore

Jewel Changi Airport's HSBC Rain Vortex is a marvel on ordinary days, but it's on a whole other level during Christmas. This December, come marvel as festive-themed light and sound choreographies light up the 40-metre-tall waterfall at hourly intervals from 7.30pm to 10.30pm daily. Those who love a bit of winter fun should also visit Shiseido Forest Valley and Canopy Park, where there will be magical snowfalls every hour between 6.35pm to 10.35pm. Find out more about Christmas festivities at Jewel Changi Airport here. 

Every Christmas, Marina Bay Sands transforms into a dazzling wonderland of festive decorations, leaving you with no doubt that 'tis the season to be jolly. This year, Marina Bay Sands has teamed up with Dior Beauty for the first time to put up a dazzling light display. The centrepiece is an 11-metre-tall Christmas tree crowned by Monsieur Dior's lucky star and a gorgeous carousel inspired by the gates of Le Tuileries Garden. The display is studded with sculptures and musical box-like presentations of Dior Beauty's iconic fragrances. As you walk through the mall, remember to look up – some 300 sparkling trees float from the ceilings too. 

ION Orchard is illuminated with dazzling lights and enchanting decorations, courtesy of Louis Vuitton. Spot the impressive Holiday tree at the outdoor space at the level 1 entrance of ION Orchard. Decked in glittering ornaments that shimmer with the hues of red and gold, this gorgeous installation soars 30 tiers high. There's a secret inside the tree too – a one-minute animation shows the Maison's mascots bustling about as they pack festive gifts and build the Holiday Tree. Outside, you can snap more pictures with a charming Louis Vuitton toy truck, with has been decorated with the luxury brand's signature gift boxes and its mascot, Vivienne. 

There's no missing this towering marvel along Stamford Road. Situated at Raffles City's External Quartzite area, this Jo Malone London Christmas tree gleams like a beacon. Set up in collaboration with Jo Malone London, the tree is decked out with striped candy canes, candies, and of course, iconic Jo Malone London gift boxes. Most eye-catching is a friendly gingerbread man, who sits atop a carousel to welcome shoppers and passers-by with some Yuletide spirit. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year at CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore. The most Instagram-worthy decorations are at Capitol Singapore's Outdoor Plaza, where the Capitol Singing Tree is all decked out, ready to welcome Christmas carollers from Voices of Singapore and Emerge Arts & Media Academy. Stick around between shows to catch enchanting snowfall too. Over at CHIJMES, projection mapping, roving carollers, and movie nights transform the historic building into a merry wonderland.