Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Brunei, Asia

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Brunei, Asia

Brunei a sovereign state found on the North Coast of Borneo Island in the southeast continent of Asia is regarded as the fifth wealthiest country among the 182 countries because of the vast fuel reserves. Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of this independent state. The coordinates of Brunei are 4⁰53.417’ N and 114⁰56.533’ E. Brunei is surrounded by state of Sarawak at one end, Malaysia at other and South China Sea in the north. Brunei covers an area of 5,766 km². As per 2011 statistics Brunei’s population increased to 401,895.

People & Culture at Brunei

Sunni Muslim is the religion worshipped in the country of Brunei. The local language of this state is Malay, Bruneian, Brunei English but one can expect people speaking English, Chinese and other languages. Official writings are based on Jawi alphabet and Malay alphabet.

The social appearance such as dress code and salutations and other traditional cultures are based strictly according to Islamic principles.

Food and Shopping Brunei

The staple food in this state is rice. The cuisines are based on the Malay food. Both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies are available in this country. However, pork and alcohol are banned in this state since it is against the Islamic sentiments.

There are plenty of shops on the streets of Brunei selling silver crafted ornaments, garments with exquisite designs based on traditions in silk and cotton.

Tourist Places in Burnei

Brunei Museum

The Brunei museum is cited 5 km east from the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan. Situated on the apex of a hill at Jalan Kota Batu, the museum has a remarkable architecture. The museum has a wonderful collection of ancient Islamic artifacts.

Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

This Mosque is another marvelous wonders dedicated to the Islamic religion in the state. The structure stands tall with a dome made of gold. This magnificent structure can be viewed from anywhere in Bandar Seri Begawan. This religious structure was built in the year 1958.

Kampung Ayer

This place is the largest village over water in the entire world. It touches both the banks of the river, Brunei. This village is not formed of a single village but a group of disconnected villages.

Jerudong Park

This park is accessible only through an invitation from the Sultan of Brunei. However, there is another amusement park located next to the invitee’s only area at Jerudong Park.

Peradayan Forest Reserve

This is a rain forest located in the country of Brunei. This reserve is famous for the nocturnal species. However there are other species of animals that are not to be seen in any other forests in the world.

There are some other places of interest apart from the above mentioned. These are listed below:

Arts & Handicrafts Center
Pantai Tuton
Batang Duri
Taman Batang Duri Zoo
Temburong’s Kuala Belalong Field Studies Center

Means of Commutation to Brunei

Airway:

Brunei International Airport is sited at a distance of 11 km from the state capital. Daily flights are available to Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Seri Begawan, Manila, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Flights are available on daily basis to countries such as Dubai, Singapore and London and to other continents in Asia. Buses of purple color and taxis located at the car park outside the airport commute tourists to Brunei city.

Roadway:

Using car

It is possible to enter Brunei by road from Sarawak, Malaysia. Limbang at Kuala Lurah and Miri at Sungai Tujuh are the two check points at the border of Brunei. Temburong district situated in Brunei has a ferry point. Taxis from Limbang town in Sarawak are transported by ferry over Pandaruan River at a cost of B$4 to Brunei. 599 meters away from this ferry point is Puni, where all formalities regarding immigration are conducted. From another town Lawas in Sarawak, taxis a ferried across the river Trusan at a cost of B$5 to Labu in Brunei. Immigration checking is done at immigration office in Trusian located in Malaysia, 8 km from the ferry.

Using Bus

There are buses accessible at Kuala Belait in Brunei which carries passengers to Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia and vice versa. From Miri bus tickets cost B$ 6.10. However these buses stop way before the Asean Bridge at Kuala Baram. From this point the travelers should hire a taxi to travel towards the border which a distance of 5 km and there are buses from Seria to Kuala Belait and the ticket cost B$1. From Seria there are buses available to move to Bandar Seri Begawan and the bus fare would cost approximately B$6. Express buses are also available from Bandar Seri Begawan to Miri. The first bus begins early in the morning at 7 am and in the second bus at lunch hour 1 p.m. Cost of ticket in such buses are less than B$25.

There are also buses available daily from Limbang and Kota Kinibalu to Bandar Seri Begawan and vice versa. Bus departs at 8 am from the bus stop opposite to Tamu Kianggeh in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Sea route:

Serasa Ferry Terminal at Muara in Brunei has ferries commuting people to and fro Lubuan and to and fro Sarawak at ferry points located in towns Lawas and Sundar. From Labuan travelers can take ferry to and fro Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Accommodation Options at Brunei

Brunei being a sovereign state also attracts tourists in large numbers throughout the year. Hotels such as three star and four star at Brunei have various amazing facilities to offer to the tourists with a rental charge varying from $109 to $161 per day. There are hotels in Brunei with air conditioned single room rented at $55 onwards and double room rented at $75 onwards for a day.