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Getting Around

TAXIS
There are taxis available to bring you one point to another, Taxi can be found at the Brunei international airport or at Bandar seri Begawan. Taxi also available for rental from major Hotel  and the airport.Metered taxi also ply the Airport-hotel routes exclusively.
for more information contact 245 1979

BUSES
Buses in Brunei are regular,cheap and comfortable. There are six routes in daily operation in The capital of Brunei- the eastern line, the southern line , the western line , the central line and the northern line. bus fares start from $1. the operate from 6am until 6pm.

WATER TAXIS
this is one of the unique transportation that allows the visitors to travel to and from the water village, fares are about 50cents up to $10

FERRY SERVICES
Passanger ferry services to the Malaysian Town of Labuan operates between 7am to 4pm and departs from the Serasa terminal in Muara Town. Journey takes about 45 minutes.

Eating areas

AMINAH ARIF RESTAURANT


This perennial Bruneian favorite serves up the best ambuyat set meals - a cumpolsary culinary treat when in Brunei and best washed down with their popular cendol selasih. Choose from a selection of local cakes and snacks at tea-time







TARINDAK D'SENI RESTAURANT

this is the restaurant that offers the variety types of malay foods, by choosing this restaurant you can enjoying the view of water villages because it is situated at the first floor of the arts and handicraft centre.











FAST FOODS IN BRUNEI



  • Ayamku
  • KFC
  • pizza hut
  • MC Donald
  • Ayam ideal
  • jollybee

Eco-tourism In Brunei

For the Nature lover, Brunei is the perfect Destination for them, because  70% of its land area is covered by the primary rain forests. different district have their own attraction in Eco tourism.


Brunei-Muara District

  • Taman tasek lama
    one of the recreational park within the country, its offers the visitors a chances to take the beauty of the nature. the visitors also can co some sports such as hiking,jogging and also rock climbing. in this area, you can found the beauty water fall as the main attraction in this recreational park.

  • Bukit Shah bandar
    it is the popular spot for the visitors who want to burn calories and doing the sport like jogging,hiking and cycling. you also can found the lake of this attraction.
 
  • Muara Beach and Serasa Beach
    this is the perfect destination for the Sunday picnickers who want to spent thier times with they family, its provide the facilities such as toilet and restaurants.

  

 
       







Tutong District
  • pantai seri kenangan
    in brunei this beach is known as Beach of Beautiful memory in English. it is the popular destination for the picnickers and also for the swimmers, there's the shelters along the beach for the visitors and also a playground for the kids.

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  • Tasek merimbun
    tasek merimbun is a nature lovers delight, offering views of unique birds, insect and plants. the lake ia covered by wetland,peat,swamp  forest,fresh water forest and lowland forest. its offers the visitors the places for picnics or to just simply admire the natural beauty.

                                                   
Belait district
  • Bukit teraja
    one of the tallest hill in Belait, it is best spot for the hikers. bukit teraja is the natural habitat for several species of pitcher plant and animal such as tree shrews,  barking deer,macaques and etc.
  • Luagan lalak
    the famous park site of lush green hills,an alluvial freshwater swamp fills up during the rainy season but dries up to become a valley of swishing sedges during dry season. The effects  is striking and most of the people admire the scene strolling along the 200m walkway that meanders along the lake.

Temburong district
  • Taman Batang duri
    A beautiful landscaped park: visitors can expect to find civets, Monkeys,otters,mongoose honey bears and other species of birds at the mini zoo that located in the park.

Accommodation

THE EMPIRE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB





The Empire Hotel Brunei is a grand, spacious, fully integrated, state-of-the-art, luxury 5 star hotel. Located on a magnificent stretch of Brunei’s pristine coastline, caressed by the South China Sea, The Empire evokes an opulent yet tranquil ambience. The hotel meanders through 162 hectares of lush tropical gardens providing an idyllic sanctuary and is Brunei’s only hotel on the beach. it is also the best venues for the high impact meeting and events in Asia and provided excellent services as well as facilities.

for more information, call 241 8888



THE RIZQUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL





Rizqun International Hotel Brunei is a 5 star business class hotel located 10 minutes away from the Brunei International Airport and it is located right in the hub of business and shopping district of Gadongizqun International Hotel Brunei consists of 168 rooms and suites with 4 food & beverage outlets. It also has the biggest pillar less ballroom with a maximum of more than 1000 pax in anyone seating is the biggest in Brunei.for more information,call 242 3000

Tourist Attraction

  Kampong Ayer

Well know as water village in English. This village is the oldest village in Brunei and it is the home to more than 30,000 people . The structure of the houses is traditional structure built stilts over the Brunei river.visitors can acess to Kampong Ayer by using the water Taxis available at various point of the capital city of  Brunei



Soas Mosque



This is one of the historical mosque in Brunei. it is built by the late of 28th sultan in Brunei, which is Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin during  his region. This Mosque is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Bandar seri Begawan. The Magnificent architecture is a sight to behold and to the visitors,they are advised to dress properly when entering the mosque.

Royal regalia Museum

Royal regalia museum are the museum that contains the gallery of royal regalia that had been used by sultan of past and now. The museum had different floor and some of the floor is not open for the public, the collection of Royal Regalia has been inherited by the royal family from the generation to generation. The history of the collection Royal Regalia also had been displays in this museum. Royal regalia are established during the sultan’s accession throne which is on 1992 and location of royal regalia is at the capital city of Brunei Darussalam which is Bandar Seri Begawan. The museum is open on Saturday to Thursday at 8.30am-5.00 pm while on Friday is open at 9.00 am-11.30 but continue open after Friday prayer which is at 2.30 pm-5.00 pm. the entrance is free not only for local people but also free for the tourist. .



Jame Asr Hassanil bolkiah
One of the largest in The country and most magnificent Mosque, with its shimmering Golden domes and Intricately Ornamental Minarets. Same as SOAS, the visitors are advised to dress conservatively when entering the mosque and also they have to take off your shoes.

Tamu Kianggeh

 
Tamu kianggeh one of the market in Brunei. it is situated on the Banks of kianggeh River in the Bandar Seri Begawan. Most of the seller is Bruneian and they sell a variety of items including local delicacies, handicraft,Vegetable,fresh Fruit and flower at the lower prices.

The Malay Technology Museum
The location of the museum is at Jalan Kota Batu. This museum shows the lifestyles of Brunei and indigenous ethnic people in the past .There are also three-dimensional displays of people  making boat, architectural structure of kampong Ayer and also the technique and process in how the handicrafts is made , The museum also giving information on how the earlier generation makes houses using the locally material. The museum daily open from; 9.00 am till 5.00 pm except Tuesday, Friday: 9.00 am till 11.30 pm and 2.30 pm till 5.00 pm

Brunei Museum






This only museum that contains imaginative naturally history sections  and also collection of Islamic art and this museum are devoted to Bruneian artifacts and customs fine art and also share the stories how the oil is found.the opening hours of the museum is monday to thursday and saturday, 7:45-2:15 and 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Brunei Arts And Handicraft Centre.
 The centre is situated alongside the Brunei River at jalan Risendency, Bandar seri Begawan.The centre is built for the learning,preservation and displaying the various types of traditionl handicraft in Brunei. in this centre, they also sell differents types of the traditinal handicrafts that produce by the Bruneian such as jong sarat, silver ware,handwoven basket and etc. the opening hours is monday to sunday, 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-11:30am and 2pm-5pm.

The jerudong park

The jerudong park is one of entertaining places for the adults and children alike, its offers rides and also another games. the jerudong park playgound are all located within the jerudong park. the entrance is about $1up to $10 .

Oil and Gas discovery centre

the centre is situated at an open field in the oil town seria in Kuala belait district, the centre is well known as OGDC. the science-based interactive centre has seven gallieries showcasing over 100 interactive exhibits detaiing the history and also the science behind the oil and gas industry in Brunei.