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Rain vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport (Singapore) - stock photo
The Rain Vortex is an indoor waterfall in Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore, which was opened in April 2019. It is the world's largest indoor waterfall at 40 metres (130 ft) in height and surrounded by a four-storey terraced forest.
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