Brunei in Brief

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Welcome to Brunei Darussalam.

Although we are the smallest state with a small population, but Brunei has one of the highest standards of living in the world thanks to size able deposits of oil and gas. 

Situated on the northern coast of Borneo in South-East Asia, Brunei is a heavily forested state where visitors will encounter the grandeur of Islamic architecture and royal tradition. Architectural treasures include the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, with its gleaming gold dome.

The country only gained independence in 1984, but has the world's oldest reigning monarchy and centuries of royal heritage. At the helm of the only remaining Malay Islamic monarchy in the world, the Sultan of Brunei comes from a family line that dates back over 600 years. 

The first sultan ascended the throne in 1405, founding a dynasty of which the current sultan, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, is the 29th ruler. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has been on the throne for 38 years and is one of the world's richest individuals.

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Before you start scrolling down here are the 10 must do in Brunei Darussalam

Courtesy of BiG magazine and www.bruneitourism.com

Where to Stay?

This country have offer variety types of accommodation and price range can be found. This are some of the finest hotels in Brunei Darussalam

The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong

Rizqun  International Hotel, Gadong

Orchid Garden Hotel

Holiday Lodge Hotel, Jerudong

 

exploring the ATTRACTIONS!

 Discover the finest view in Bandar Seri Gegawan, the capital, from the minaret crowning the golden-domed Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, which stands in the middle of its own artificial lagoon.

Still in the capital, don't miss the Brunei Museum and the Malay Technology Museum showing traditional crafts.


Walk around the wooden walkways between the houses (which combine traditional architecture with modern facilities such as Internet connections) in Kampong Ayer, a water village on the outskirts of the capital, reputed to be the largest collection of stilt habitations in the world.

Enjoy the cultural lifestyle of Iban Ethnic in Kuala Belait atTeraja Long House with it beautiful nature base environment and untouched forest. Exploring two water fall that can be found here; Teraja Waterfall and Beluluk Waterfall. Here you can learn cooking with bamboos, traditional dance, handicraft and many more.

 Find more beaches at Muara, Serasa, Kuala Belait and Lumut Beach near Tutong and Pantai Seri Kenangan where watersports are popular.

Try out traditional sporting activities, such as gasing, a game involving highly polished giant tops, and kite flying.By strolling down to the City area where you can found varieties of local products from food until handicraft were sold, that is the Tamu Kianggeh.


 Take a half-day boat tour to Pulau Selirong, a mangrove island 45 minutes from Muara by boat, where wildlife includes proboscis monkeys, macaques, kingfishers and eagles.

Drive out to Tasek Merimbun, Brunei's largest lake. Located in a hill resort in the Tutong District just over an hour's drive from Bandar Seri Begawan, peaceful picnicking, birdwatching and jungle trails await.

Take a tour to the Ulu Temburong National Park, which has forest canopy trails on wooden walkways. Trips can include rafting and swimming. By going to Sumbiling Eco Village also part of the list in exploration. You may experience the adventurous excitement especially if you are a nature lovers.  

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