Tourist Attractions in Brunei – The country that has the capital Bandar Seri Begawan has 11 interesting tourist attractions in Brunei that you must visit. Yes, Brunei Darussalam is a country in Southeast Asia whose landmark is a mosque. So, it is natural that you find a unique and magnificent mosque there. Here are Brunei's famous tourist sites. 1. James 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiahphoto Mosque viaFlickr
It is the largest mosque in Brunei. It was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan Bolkiah Hassanil's reign. Uniquely, the James 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque has 29 domes made of gold. This mosque got the nickname Kiarong mosque from the local community. Although the function of the mosque is to worship muslim prayers, non-Muslims are also allowed to enter every day, except thursdays.
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This building is a place to store the collection of the sultan of Brunei such as crowns, treasures, and royal chariots. The golden chariot on display at Royal Regalia Buiding has its own history, because it once accompanied the Sultan of Brunei during his coronation as King in 1967. In addition, there are still other collections such as weapons belonging to the kingdom that have added value. What amazes the most is that there is a historical review of the sultan's life through family photos, narrative writing, and holograms.Actually, the Royal Regalia museum used to be called Churchill's Memorial Building. This name was given because the Sultan's father admired Winston Churchill. Then, on December 2, 2017 the name was changed to the Royal Regalia Museum. If you want to visit this building please go to Jalan Sultan Bandar.3. Bruneiphoto Museum viaTripZilla
Similar to the Royal Regalia Building, this attraction is a kind of place to collect valuables. The difference is that the Brunei Museum was built to store historical items and Bornean traditional objects, such as daggers and antique cannons. Other collections include artifacts and found objects obtained from shipwrecks located off the coast of Brunei. The area of the museum is about 48 hectares including the park.The National Museum of Brunei is located in Batu City near Bandar Seri Begawan. The museum has published an academic journal, named the first "Brunei Museum Journal" in 1969. Construction began in 1968 and was completed in 1970. The formal opening celebration was held on 29 February 1972 by the Queen of the United Kingdom, namely Queen Elizabeth II.4. Kampong Ayerphoto viaTripfreakz.com
Kampong Ayer or commonly called Water Village is the largest water village, not only in Asia, but also in the world. Even this kampong is often nicknamed the Venice of the East. This prehistoric village was once visited for a millennium. Today, this historical place is inhabited by 40 thousand Bruneians who make up 10% of the total population. Kampong Ayer is not like his usual village, because it is built on water. However, this village has survived up to 1 millennium. The facilities are the same as most villages, in addition to houses, there are also schools, wifi, emergency services, and so on. For mobility facilities, water taxis are available to change places. This Water Village is located in the Bruney Bay area.5. Billionth Barrel Monumentphoto viaFlickr.com
One of the 11 interesting tourist attractions in Brunei was established in 1991. Why was it built? It turned out that the Billionth Barrel Monument was built to commemorate the production of 1 billion barrels of oil in Seria. The location of this monument is near the Seria Oil Field where the first oil field was discovered. Brunei is the 4th largest producer of liquefied natural gas in the world. As for oil producers, the country is the 3rd largest producer in Southeast Asia. Every 24 hours, Brunei can produce 180 thousand barrels of oil. 6. Nurul Imanphoto Palace viaDream.co.id
Nurul Iman Palace is the official residence of the Royal family of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and all government employees. It is located in the south of the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The area of this palace is 200 thousand square meters. It was established in 1984 with architecture influenced by the acculturation of Islamic and Malay cultures. Every Eid al-Fitr, the palace holds an open house for three days so that residents can visit. The name Nurul Iman comes from the Arabic language which means Palace of the Light of Faith. The palace was designed by Filipino visayan architect Leandro V. Locsin. While the interior design is made by Khuan Chew, an international KCA designer. Nurul Iman Palace is the largest residential complex in the whole world. Inside it is filled with gold domes and the design of this dome roof is a combination of 2 cultures, namely Malay and Islam. 7. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddienphoto Mosque viaShutterstock
The mosque, located in the capital of Brunei, is the grandest mosque. There is a golden dome with a height of 52 m and there is a marble tower. In 1958, the mosque of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien was completed as a commemoration of the birth of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien 3. Unmitigated, this most luxurious mosque has 28 domes and can glow in the dark. This mosque is a symbol of muslim friendship, a historical site, and a famous attraction among tourists. The architectural style brings together Mughal and Malay architecture and was designed by Rudolfo Nolli. The material is imported from abroad; marbel from Italy, granite from Shanghai, Crystal Chandeliers from England, and carpets from Saudi Arabia.8. Safari River (Proboscis)photo via twitter
Proboscis monkey is a type of monkey in Brunei. Its characteristic is that it has a long nose, reddish-brown in color. This animal belongs to the endemic species of the east of Borneo and the southern islands. If you'd like to see these animals, head to the mangroves in Brunei Bay.9. Ulu Temburongphoto National Park via liawisata.com
Ulu Temburong National Park is brunei Darussalam's first national park. In 1991, the national park began to be protected. There are various activities that can be done at this tourist site. As a recommendation, you can see a beautiful view in the form of a green forest from a place with an altitude of more than 60 m. To get there you have to pass the Canopy Walkway.10. Sumbiling Eco Villagephoto viaLonely Planet
One more fun tourist location that should not be missed, namely Sumbiling Eco Village. In this place, you can witness the natural beauty in the form of rainforest, fauna, and the clean Temburong river. This tourist attraction is a simple settlement, located near the Temburong River. 11. Country Clubphoto via theempirehotel.com
Country Club is a kind of luxury resort owned by Jack Nicklaus. There are sports facilities in the form of golf courses, badminton, water sports centers, and bowling alleys. There are also entertainment facilities such as cinemas; and body care venues such as spas. There are seven restaurants, where you can enjoy Brunei's cuisine. And a beautiful sea view. Number 7 is the most okay! Which location is your favorite? There are still many other unique attractions in Brunei Darussalam. How about it, are you interested in visiting 11 interesting tourist attractions in Brunei?
