Brunei is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, the country is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state completely on the island of Borneo, the remainder of the island's territory is divided between the nations of Malaysia and Indonesia.
Brunei is actually not on the top of the list of the people who wants to travel the world. As you read many articles about the country, they say that it is a boring country, no activities available, no night life, alcohols are limited and it is a small country.
1. Go to Kampong Ayer or Water Village
It is a 8km water bound village in Brunei where 30,000 people of the country is living. The boat is good for 6-8 persons depends on its size for only 20BND.
As I ride the boat in Kampong Ayer
Overlooking Mosque in Water Village
Local Houses
A subdivision in the Village
2. Walk around Bandar Seri Begawan
Most of the tourist spots in located in Bandar, the capital of Brunei. As you walk around the city there are many spots that you can take a picture for only free. Most of the attractions are also in Bandar.
3. Visit Istana Nurul Iman
It is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei. It is only open during Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities at the end of Ramadan for 3 days.
It is closed when I visited the place
4. Go to Royal Regalia Building
It is the National Museum of Brunei, walking distance from Bandar. There is no entrance fee, you are only asked to register your name and put your things inside the locker and your shoes in the shoe rack. There is also a souvenir shop inside.
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5. Go to Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien
One of the famous mosque in Brunei located in Bandar Seri Begawan.
6. Go to Jame'asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
One of the most beautiful mosque in the Southeast Asia. It has 29 golden domes and can accommodate 4,500 male and female worshiper.
7. Visit Empire Hotel and Country Club
It is the most prestigious and luxurious beach resort in Brunei. You can just go there even if you are not going to check in but just having a picture taking for free.
8. Buy foods, drinks and stuffs in Gadong Night Market
This store is selling fruit shakes for only 1BND each
9. Eat Mee Goreng
It is actually an Indonesian noodles but also famous in Malaysia and Brunei. It is a sweet and spicy noodles and is best to it partner with chicken.
Mee Goreng with Chicken for only 3BND
One of the restaurant in Brunei that sells mee goreng with a chicken
10. Visit Labuan
Labuan is a federal territory of Malaysia. It can be reach by riding a ferry from Muere port for 4-5 hours. The fare is 15BND. It is a place where you can buy very cheap chocolates.
Have a safe trip Wanderers!
