Fodor's Expert Review Indian Heritage Centre

Following the colonization of Singapore in 1819, Indians began to make their way over to Singapore, and today they form the country's third-largest ethnic group. Inside the stunning Indian Heritage Centre, the history of the Indian and South Asian communities is detailed through five permanent exhibitions. Other showcases include opulent gold jewelry from the Saigon Chettiars’ Temple Trust, personal heirlooms, and intricately carved doorways and frames, one holding as many as 5,000 carvings. Free guided tours in English, Tamil, and Chinese are offered. Before leaving, take time to admire the building, modeled after a baoli (Indian stepwell)—it's especially eye-catching at sunset.