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    Tourist Attractions in Brunei

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Brunei. Photos and a brief description.

    About Brunei

    This is a small country that has suddenly been hit by oil wealth. Perhaps it was it that allowed Brunei to preserve its history and increase its beauty. There are many amazing structures on its small territory.

    In the capital, the city of Bandar Seri Begawan, there are grandiose mosques and palaces. Millions of dollars were spent on their construction, and now every tourist can see the embodiment of Brunei’s wealth. It is not surprising that the world’s largest palace, which is the residential residence of the ruler of the country, is located in Brunei. You can get around the sights of the main part of Bandar Seri Begavan in one day. After that, it’s worth visiting the village Kaampung Ayer. This is an old, very colorful part of the city, which is built on stilts supporting buildings above the water.

    Brunei has a beautiful and not yet spoiled by man nature. You can admire it in nature parks and nature reserves. There are also many beautiful beaches in the country. If you want to relax by the sea, think about stopping at The Empire Hotel & Country Club. It is there that you can feel like a sultan.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Brunei

    Bandar Seri Begawan City

    It is the capital and largest city of Brunei. Although it is not very large, there are a lot of attractions here. Thanks to the sale of oil, Brunei has become a very rich country. There are many modern buildings, shops in the capital, and the streets are neat and well-groomed. The city is surrounded by green wooded hills, which are often shown to tourists.

    Sultan's Palace — Istana Nurul Iman

    Sultan's Palace — Istana Nurul Iman

    This is the largest residential residence of an official ruler in the world. According to various sources, the construction of the palace cost from $ 500 million to $1.4 billion. It has a total of 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, 18 elevators and 5 swimming pools. There are more than 5 thousand cars in the sultan's personal fleet, and the total area of the premises is 200 thousand m2. You can visit the palace only three days a year.

    James Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque

    This is an amazing monument of Islam, which was built in 1992. It is located in the center of Brunei. The mosque towers over the city with 29 domes, because the sultan, in whose honor it was built, is the 29th ruler. The building is richly and luxuriously decorated, which testifies to the wealth of the state and its ruler. Entrance to it is free every day.

    James Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
    Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

    Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

    The mosque is called the main decoration of Brunei. It is named after the 28th ruler of the country and is a symbol of Islam in the country. It was built in 1958. This is a vivid example of modern Islamic architecture. The gilded dome of the mosque with a height of 52 meters is visible from anywhere in the city. The shrine stands on the shore of an artificial lagoon surrounded by gardens. At nightfall, night lights are turned on around the mosque.

    Brunei Museum

    The museum is located in the center of the capital of the state. It has permanent exhibitions that tell the story of the enrichment of the country thanks to oil, about Muslim art, culture of Brunei, its ancient history. Visitors can also see ancient weapons, daggers and cannons found after shipwrecks.

    Brunei Museum
    Jerudong Park

    Jerudong Park

    This is a sports and entertainment venue in Bandar Seri Begavan, which was created in the middle of a green zone. She is under the tutelage of the Sultan himself. On the territory of the complex with an area of several hectares there are the best stadiums for playing polo, golf, croquet, a go-kart track, a shooting club, as well as an amazing Luna Park.

    Kampung Ayer Water Village

    This is the second part of Brunei, where all the buildings are on the water. Kampung Ayer consists of 28 small villages in which houses, schools, shops and mosques, police and fire stations are built on stilts. Tourists like to get to them by boat. Such a walk perfectly introduces the life of the residents of the city. The first houses in this area were built 1000 years ago.

    Kampung Ayer Water Village
    Ulu-Temburong National Park

    Ulu-Temburong National Park

    The "Green Pearl of Brunei" was created in 1991 near the capital of the country. The National Park occupies an area of 50 thousand hectares. There is a difficult relief, which, thanks to the efforts of the authorities, has been preserved almost in its original form. One part of it is covered with high hills, the height of the largest mountain reaches 1800 m. At the other end of the park is a lowland landscape that has become home to hundreds of animal species.

    Usami-Scandal Nature Reserve (Vasai Kandal)

    This is a picturesque nature reserve in the jungle, which is not too far from the Brunei cities and allows you to relax safely and comfortably. Usai-Kandal is famous primarily for its Air-Terjun-Menyusop waterfalls and their pools. You can walk to the cold refreshing water to swim along the numerous paths of the park.

    Usami-Scandal Nature Reserve (Vasai Kandal)
    Hotel and country Club

    Hotel and country Club "Empire"

    This is the best hotel in the country, and a place where any tourist can feel like a sultan. It is located in the former guest house of the ruler, so it is richly decorated and has a huge territory. It is worth moving around on an electric car, otherwise you may not reach the right place. The hotel has luxurious pools, a sports and spa center, as well as a beautiful beach.