7 Attractions at Airports You Wouldn't Mind Being Delayed for ...

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The boredom of long waits or flight delays can be eased when there are attractions at airports you enjoy looking at or doing. It’s a rare traveler who finds joy in the entire end to end flying process but some attractions at airports can definitely up the ante for making the journey so much better.

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1. Heathrow Airport, England

Heathrow Airport, England A convenient place to rest may not seem like one of your typical airport attractions, but for those who can’t sleep well while traveling on a plane, Heathrow’s mini resting rooms a welcome sight. Before you arrive at the security checkpoint there are comfy, small rooms that can be booked for from a few hours to a whole day. Compact yet comfortable, these rooms include a bathroom and shower. Post-security, napping rooms are available in Terminal 3, where you can choose a bunk or single bed, each with a shower. You can stay in these rooms between 6am and 10:30 pm, no overnight stays are allowed.

2. Munich International Airport, Germany

Munich International Airport, Germany Airbrau Brewery in the only airport brewery in the world, and has such offerings as Jetstream and Aviator beers. This fun stop also offers tours, entertainment and a beer garden. Enjoy traditional Bavarian treats like white sausages and pretzels, or specialties like roast pork in beer sauce. Located on level 3.

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3. Hong Kong International Airport, China

Hong Kong International Airport, China Golfing at the airport? Sure, why not? Hong Kong International Airport offers a 9-hole course near Terminal 2 to keep you occupied while waiting for the next flight. SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course allows you to play day or night, and offers instructors, equipment rentals and a pros shop. Their signature hole is Island Green, on an island in the middle of an artificial lake.

4. Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates

Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates Talk about getting in touch with your inner calm - Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3 features two Zen gardens. These gardens include lush tropical palms, pines, ferns and other plants, along with water features and hidden misting machines. If your transit time is more than three hours, you may be able to enjoy a free meal in the Safar Restaurant at the main concourse. If you need a little snooze between trips, Terminal 1 contains snooze-cubes that rent by the hour, or check in at the full-service Dubai International Hotel at both terminal 1 and 3, which also rents rooms by the hour.

5. Vancouver International Airport, Canada

Vancouver International Airport, Canada Vancouver International Airport offers 2 large Vancouver Aquarium Marine exhibits in the form of 2 large aquariums filled with wonderful and fascinating sea creatures. The 30,000 gallon aquarium exhibits over 5,000 creatures, such as wolf eels, sea stars, rockfish, anemones, and giant kelp, while the 2nd is smaller, at about 475 gallons, and is dedicated to jellyfish. The large aquarium is located on level 3 in the International Terminal, and the jellyfish are located on level 4. Along with the fabulous aquariums, the airport is filled with examples of First Nations Canadian art, and throughout the airportare exhibits such as canoes, woven artifacts, and carved figures.

6. Changi International Airport, Singapore

Changi International Airport, Singapore Changi must offer the most numerous airport attractions of all. This airport is a destination all by itself, with activities for children and adults alike. In Terminal 3, walk through a tropical garden that is home to nearly 1,000 free-roaming butterflies. This isn’t the only relaxing garden at the airport, the Nature Trail includes several others-in Terminal 1, visit the cactus garden, with 40 species of succulents. Terminal 2 houses 3 gardens:the sunflower garden, the enchanted garden and the orchid garden. Relax and take a swim at the rooftop pool and bar, or catch a movie at the theater. You may not ever want to leave.

7. Incheon International Airport, South Korea

Incheon International Airport, South Korea At this airport, you not only visit South Korea, but get a taste of its history and culture. The Traditional Korean Cultural Experience Zone, available to foreign passengers for free, includes a chance to make Korean crafts, try on traditional Korean clothing, listen to the music, and the opportunity to buy traditional cultural items. As if this weren’t a great experience all by itself, there is a golf course, ice skating rink, casino, and indoor gardens to enjoy. Sleeping rooms are available if you need to catch a few winks before the next flight.

Some of the attractions at airports mean you can start your sightseeing tour as soon as you land in your destination, or why not arrive for your departure flight early and take some final memories of a great trip. Which airport attractions you’ve seen or heard of have impressed you?

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How neat!! I've been and seen the attractions at four of the airports!

Didn't know hk has a golf course near the airport!!! Dubai is definitely the impressive one

For my opinion the more beautiful is in emirates

The HK airport looks much better than our BeiJing airport. It looks more interesting. :(

Hk airport golf must be a new thing the airport its self is wonderful