Brunei Darussalam is part of a country in Southeast Asia that is famous for its prosperity, it is proven that this country is recorded as the fifth richest country out of 182 countries because it has extensive petroleum and natural gas fields.
Although it is the smallest country in Southeast Asia and is very famous for its discipline in carrying out Islamic law, Brunei Darussalam has tourist attractions that are always crowded with visitors and you must visit when you come here. Want to know what are the tourist attractions in Brunei Darussalam? Come on, follow the review!1. Nurul Iman Palace
If in Indonesia we know the Bogor Palace, in the country also has a palace, namely the Nurul Iman Palace which was established in 1984 on an area of 200,000 m2. Even the residence of the sultan of Brunei was named the largest palace in the world according to the Guinnes World Record.
The palace is located at Jalan Menteri Besar Seri Begawan and every corner of the palace building is covered in gold with very luxurious facilities consisting of 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, 18 elevators and a mosque. If you want to enter the palace, make sure to come during Eid al-Fitr because the palace will be open to the public for three days.Address: Jl. Menteri Besar, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei DarussalamOperational : 24 hoursEntrance ticket : free2. Kampong Ayer
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The next tourist attraction is Kampong Ayer, which is located very close to the Nurul Iman Palace, and has been established for hundreds of years and even once became the capital of Brunei Darussalam. It is named Kampong Ayer or Air because the buildings here are erected on the water and still maintain the culture of their ancestors.
The tour, which is located at Mc Arthur Street, although built on the water, the facilities and equipment owned are very modern. To get around in Kampong Ayer you can rent a boat for an hour, and later nahkoda boat will tell you many things about the history of Kampong Ayer.Address : Jl. Mc Arthur, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei DarussalamOperational : 09.00 – 17.00 local timeEntrance ticket : BND 1 (1 Brunei dollar)3. Tasek Lama Recretional Park
If you like natural tourism and want to know natural tourism in Brunei, you can really come to Tasek Lama Recretional Park which is a tourist spot that has the most beautiful waterfalls and has always been the main destination for foreign and local tourists.
Here you can walk through the sambal forest enjoying the view of the forest and the fresh air, many come to just unwind, especially the location is not far from the city center and of course the same enter here for free, you know.Address : Jalan Tasek Lama, Bandar Seri BegawanOperational : 08.00 – 18.00 local timeEntrance ticket : free4. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Brunei Darussalam is famous for its religious tourism, one of which is the famous mosque, namely the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, and has become an icon in this Muslim-majority country which is often visited by foreign and local tourists.
Its distinctive feature is a dome made of pure gold, and it is located on the banks of the Brunei Kampong Ayer river. The beautiful mosque lights will be lit at night so that it adds beauty to the mosque, to come here make sure you dress modestly and of course besides Muslims can also visit this place.Address : Jl. McArthur, Bandar Seri BegawanOperational : 08.00 – 17.30 local timeEntrance ticket : free5. Royal Regalia Museum
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The next place is a historical place, which is the Royal Regalia Museum. Here you can see various collections of the kingdom of Brunei Darussalam from time to time and can also see the items given by neighboring countries given by the kingdom.
In addition, there is a history of Brunei Darussalam that can increase your insight, to come here it is forbidden to take photos and all items are stored in lockers, special footwear is also provided to enter this museum.Address : Jl. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8611, BruneiOperational : 09.00 – 17.00 local timeEntrance ticket : freePhone number : +673 224 45456. Ulu Temburong National Park
The next tourist spot is Ulu Temburong National Park which is a natural tourism suitable for those of you who are adventurous, you can find a variety of flora and fauna here and there are waterfalls that are no less beautiful.
Being the first national park in Brunei makes this place always crowded with visitors, there are many activities that you can do here, one of which is camping, night jungle walk, kayaking to rafting. For those of you who want to come here, it is recommended that during the dry season, if it comes during the rainy season, it will be enough to interfere with your trip to Ulu Temburong National Park.Address : Jl. Batang Duri, Ulu Temborong National Park Brunei DarussalamOperational : 08.00-18.00Phone number : +673 884 56957. Malay Technology Museum
Historical tourist attractions besides the Royal Regalia Museum there are also other places, namely the Malay Technology Museum which was founded in 1988, to get to this place you can take a taxi because there are few public transportations that pass through this tourist spot.
In this museum you can see the life history of the Malays who lived in Brunei, and display ancient items such as metal and gold carpentry, fishing, boat building and so on.Address : Simpang 482, Kampung Kota Batu, BruneiOperational : 09.00 – 17.00Entrance ticket : freePhone number : +673 224 45458. One Billionth Barrel Monument
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The next place is the One Billionth Barrel Monument, here you can see a little history of oil and gas in Brunei. The construction of the monument itself is to commemorate the one billion barrels that have been produced at the Serial Oil Field.
This tourist spot is visited by many foreign and local tourists, especially in the afternoon, the scenery is very good coupled with the beauty of the sunset in the South China Sea, there are also many photo spots suitable for instagramables.Address : Seria, BruneiOperational : 24 hoursEntrance ticket : free9. Teng Yun Shrine
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In addition to many mosque tours, here there is also Teng Yun Shrine which is located on the roadside of Bandar Sri Begawan, the building is very conspicuous because it is among other high-rise buildings with a blushing red color that makes people interested in coming here.
This place is perfect for taking good photos, besides that you only need to spend 2 Brunei dollars to take incense and pray there. The establishment of this shrine is proof that Brunei is also a country that upholds religious tolerance.Address : Jl. Sungai Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8111, BruneiOperational : 24 hoursEntrance ticket : BND 2 (2 Brunei dollars)10. Gadong Night Market
The last place you must visit is Gadong Night Market which is a famous shopping and culinary tour in Brunei, after getting tired of traveling around Brunei, it's a good idea to fill your stomach here.
There are many snacks and specialties sold here and the price is very affordable, one of the foods is nasi lemak, chicken honey, fried rice to seafood which is no less delicious. For the taste, it is almost the same as in Indonesia so it definitely fits on your tongue.Address : Simpang 37, Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiOperational : 15.00 – 22.00Entrance ticket : free
