Brunei - 16 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Brunei

Brunei has the second-highest Human Development Index among the Southeast Asian nations, after Singapore, and is classified as a "developed country". It has developed wealth from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields.

Types of Attractions in Brunei

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List of Attractions in Brunei

Billionth Barrel Monument

Billionth Barrel Monument

Monuments

Notable Architectures

Billionth Barrel Monument resides along the beach in Seria and is a symbol of achievement in Brunei’s oil production. The monument is located along the beach in Seria.

Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum

It is located on the banks of the Brunei River, where the ancient city of Brunei was situated from the 14th to 17th centuries. The Brunei Maritime museum showcases Brunei’s maritime culture of different ships and vessels throughout history.

Brunei International Airport Mosque

Brunei International Airport Mosque

Mosques

Notable Architectures

It is a small mosque located near the Brunei International Airport. The mosque isn’t open to tourists, but you can explore it from outside.

Bukit Pagon

Bukit Pagon

Viewpoints

Mountain Peaks

Short Hikes

Pagon is the highest mountain in Brunei. It is situated on the border with Malaysia on the island of Borneo.

Istana Nurul Iman

Istana Nurul Iman

Palaces

Notable Architectures

Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei is the residence of the Sultan of Brunei, and the seat of the Brunei government. The palace is located on a sprawl of green hills in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is said to be the largest residential palace in the world, with an area of 2,152,782 square feet and 1,788 rooms.

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

Mosques

Notable Architectures

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is the largest mosque in the country, which can accommodate 5,000 worshipers at a time. It has a total of 29 golden domes in order to honor the 29th Sultan of Brunei.

Jerudong Park

Jerudong Park

Theme Parks

It is the largest and most expensive amusement park in Southeast Asia. The attractions include a carousel, a junior roller coaster, and an immaculate mini-golf course.

Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer

Islands

Monuments

A historic settlement area in the capital of Brunei. It literally means 'water village'. Kampong Ayer consists of a cluster of traditional stilt villages built on the Brunei River, often been dubbed as 'Venice of the East'. Kampong Ayer has been historically the principal settlement of Brunei; it was the de facto capital, in particular social and economic centre, of the Bruneian Empire for a few centuries.

Mahkota Jubli Emas Park

The park was the result of the conceptualization of the Sungai Kedayan Eco-Corridor, a project to revitalize the Kedayan River, which includes flood mitigation, environmental rehabilitation, and development of public spaces.

Malay Technology Museum

Malay Technology Museum

Museums

Notable Architectures

Malay Technology Museum shows how things were done in ancient times, there are displays in boatmaking, fishing, metalworking, and goldsmithing.

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Brunei.

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Brunei.

Mosques

Notable Architectures

It is named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, who initiated its construction. The mosque serves as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei. The mosque's most recognizable feature, the main dome, is covered in pure gold.

Pelumpong Spit

Pelumpong Spit

Beaches

Islands

Tanjong Pelumpong is located between the Brunei Bay to the south and the South China Sea to the north. The island itself has numerous pristine beaches and is a popular spot for picnicking.

Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge

This is the second-longest single-pylon cable-stayed bridge in the world and has a total length of 622 metres.

Royal Regalia Museum

Houses the regalia of the Sultan and the royalty, as well as exhibits related to the commemorations of the Silver and Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's rule of Brunei.

Tasek Merimbun lake and Heritage Park

Tasek Merimbun lake and Heritage Park

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Parks

Boating Spots

Tasek Merimbun is the largest natural lake in Brunei and is surrounded by the 7800-hectare Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park.

Ulu Temburong National Park

Ulu Temburong National Park is a 500 square kilometer protected area of pristine rainforest. The park contains unspoiled jungle and is known as the "Green Jewel of Brunei"

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