Brunei - 16 Attractions You Must Visit
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.
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Types of Attractions in Brunei
List of Attractions in Brunei
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Bridges
Notable Architectures
This is the second-longest single-pylon cable-stayed bridge in the world and has a total length of 622 metres.
Royal Regalia Museum
Museums
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
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
National Parks
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"