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Small in size but
big in attractions is what Brunei Darussalam can
offer to all its visitors. A sun-washed jewel
clenched between the South China Sea and North
Borneo's rainforest, the Sultanate of Brunei
Darussalam exudes the color and mystique of a
nation whose sovereignty once stretched across
the entire island of Borneo and parts of the
Philippines and the tourist attractions in
Brunei is just fantastic. You will be welcomed with open arms
and you will feel its charm the moment you step
out from the airplane and you will be thrilled
with the many places of interest in Brunei.
 The Sultanate of
Brunei Darussalam is an oil rich sultanate that
obtained independence in 1984. It offers
tourists many attractions like grand mosques,
river journeys and virgin rainforests that cover
almost seventy percent
of the country. Brunei is made up of four
districts which are Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait and
Temburong and this beautiful country has some of
the most incredible tourists attractions in this
region. One unique thing about this beautiful
country is that all its four districts has
attractions which are quite different and
visitors will appreciate this fact.
Photo: Billionth Barrel Monument
Located in the
Brunei-Muara district, Bandar Seri Begawan, its
capital city, is dominated by the picturesque Sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque which is an oasis of
tranquility within the bustle of downtown
capital. The Istana Nurul Iman is the most
impressive site in Brunei and it is the world's
largest residential palace. One good place to
view the palace, especially at night, is from
Taman Persiaran Damuan, the palm-tree studded
park that ambles along the river bank on Jalan
Tutong. Kampung Ayer, described as the 'Venice
of the East', home to over 30,000 inhabitants,
is the capital's sprawling water village.
 The Royal Regalia
Building is home to a collection of royal
Bruneian artifacts. Brunei History Centre has a
display on the research of the genealogy and
origins of the Sultans of Brunei and the Royal
Family. Lapau or the ceremonial hall is where
traditional royal ceremonies are normally held.
Tasek Lama Recreational Park is a pocket of
rainforest and has a natural waterfall, garden
and lake. The market or tamu, located on the
banks of the Kianggeh River, is open daily and
the Tamu Hujung Photo: Bandar Seri Begawan Minggu opens at the weekends and
offers many exciting goods and a variety of
local products.
 Jerudong Park
Playground is an adventure theme park open free
to public. Paved walkways and a locomotive
network negotiate fragrant tropical gardens to
link traditional, relatively tame amusements
such as the old-timed carousel and dodgem cars
to the futuristic surprise of wild action
simulators and the awesome Giant Drop.
The Arts
and Handicraft Centre in Kota Batu Area has on
display the intricately designed brocade called
kain tenunan, woven using gold or silver
threads. The Malay Technology
Museum provides an insight into the kind of
tools ancient Bruneians used. The Jame' Asr Hassanil
Bolkiah Mosque in Gadong area is Brunei largest
and arguably the most magnificent mosque in
Brunei. The Berakas Forestry Recreation Park
provides over 199 hectares of forests, ponds,
trails and observation tower. With its long and
quiet esplanade, Muara Area Beaches invites
leisurely strolling and it is an ideal family
outing destination.
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
 More rural
landscapes can be seen at Tutong District.
Birdwatchers, botanists and nature lovers will
appreciate the jungle tracks and the peaceful
ambience surrounding's Brunei's largest lake,
Tasik Merimbun at the Merimbun Heritage Park. Continuing
south-west from Tutong, the coastal highway
leads to Belait, the largest and most southerly
of Brunei's four districts. Embracing one of the
few intact lowland forest areas of Southeast
Asia, the Sungai Liang Forest Recreation
Park is laced with a network of well-marked
trails that incorporates an elevated canopy
Ulu Temburong National Park walkway. For those who prefer a day of sun and
sand, Lumut Beach has specially designed huts
and shelters complement by a range of picnic
facilities. The Billionth Barrel Monument,
located near the Seria town centre, is to
commemorate the production of the billionth
barrel of oil by the Seria oilfield and thus
making this place one of the many famous tourist
areas in this oil-rich state.
Separated from the
rest of the nation by Brunei Bay and a sliver of
Sarawakian territory, Temburong District hovers
to the north-west of Bandar Seri Begawan,
beckoning visitors to take the short step into
another world. The famous Rainforest Field
Studies Centre at Kuala Belalong was established
as a training and research base focusing on
knowledge about Brunei's lowland tropical
forests. The Ulu Temburong National Park provide
access to recreation and accommodation
facilities and this attraction in Brunei is one
of the most scenic places in Borneo Island.
Brunei's true
treasures are its charming, gracious people
whose hospitality reflects the country's warm
and tropical climate and together with its rich
cultural heritage, glorious past colorful
traditions and natural beauty that harmoniously
coexist with a modern and more contemporary
side, Brunei is so easy to appreciate. Come and
discover countless unique experiences, and take
away memories that are uniquely Brunei after
visiting the many attractions in Brunei.
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