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What to See and Visit in Brunei

Brunei, a destination not yet well-known. We share with you a list of key landmarks, museums, and natural sites in Brunei, including historical mosques, national museums, and natural areas. You hadn't thought of it, right?

Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

Gadong, Brunei

This mosque, built in 1994, accommodates up to 5000 worshippers. Its structure features 29 golden domes and four 58-meter-high minarets.

Ulu Temburong National Park
Ulu Temburong National Park

Temburong, Brunei

A rainforest reserve covering 550 square kilometers, accessible by boat and housing a large diversity of animal and plant species in mountainous terrain.

Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Network of forty stilt villages connected by wooden walkways, where more than 30,000 people live in the Brunei River.

Royal Regalia Museum
Royal Regalia Museum

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Collection of jewels, crowns, ceremonial carriages, and precious items used during royal ceremonies in Brunei since 1967.

Istana Nurul Iman Palace
Istana Nurul Iman Palace

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

The largest palace in the world with 1788 rooms and 257 bathrooms, built in 1984. Visitors may enter the palace only during Ramadan.

Gadong Night Market
Gadong Night Market

Gadong, Brunei

Over 150 vendors prepare Malay, Chinese, and Indian dishes from sunset. The market offers grilled fish, satays, and local desserts.

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Religious monument built in 1958 with a gold leaf-covered dome, marble minarets, and a main minaret of 52 meters along an artificial lagoon.

Teng Yun Temple
Teng Yun Temple

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Buddhist temple built in 1918 by the local Chinese community. It houses Buddha statues and prayer halls decorated with red lanterns.

Tasek Lama Recreational Park
Tasek Lama Recreational Park

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

This 12-hectare public park contains marked hiking trails through tropical forest, a waterfall, sports areas, and an exercise circuit with fitness equipment.

Kampong Ayer Cultural Gallery
Kampong Ayer Cultural Gallery

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Interpretation center showcasing daily life, traditions, and development of Southeast Asia's largest water village from its establishment to the present day.

Malay Technology Museum
Malay Technology Museum

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Permanent collection of traditional Malay objects and tools showing ancient fishing, agriculture, and local craft techniques from the 16th to 20th century.

Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Collection about traditional navigation and maritime trade of the sultanate since the 15th century. Ship models, instruments, and historical documents present maritime commercial relations.

Serasa Beach
Serasa Beach

Muara, Brunei

This fine sandy beach stretches for two kilometers and offers water activities like sailing and jet skiing. Sports facilities and picnic areas are available.

Tamu Kianggeh
Tamu Kianggeh

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Local market where vendors offer fruits, vegetables, spices, and fresh fish along the Kianggeh River, early in the morning.

Chapel of Our Lady of Assumption
Chapel of Our Lady of Assumption

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Catholic religious building constructed in 1959, located in the Bandar Seri Begawan district and featuring a central nave with two side altars.

Jerudong Park
Jerudong Park

Jerudong, Brunei

Large leisure complex with rides, arcade games, and a carousel built in 1994. The park also includes restaurants and play areas for children.

Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge
Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

This maritime road infrastructure, inaugurated in 2020, crosses the Brunei Bay and connects the capital to the Temburong region with four lanes.

Brunei History Center
Brunei History Center

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Permanent exhibition on the evolution of the Sultanate of Brunei since its foundation. Presentation of traditions, customs, and everyday objects through the centuries.

Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas
Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Six-hectare public park located on the banks of the Kedayan River. A 500-meter walkway follows the river with benches and observation areas.

Poni Divers Diving Center
Poni Divers Diving Center

Brunei-Muara, Brunei

Diving center offering excursions to explore coral reefs and shipwrecks in Brunei waters. Training and equipment rentals available.

Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel

Jerudong, Brunei

A luxury hotel built in 1997 near the China Sea. The complex includes gardens, a private beach, a golf course, and a cinema.

Tasek Merimbun
Tasek Merimbun

Tutong, Brunei

The largest lake in Brunei, with a surface of black water due to plant substances. The park is home to many birds and local plant species.

Kota Batu Archaeological Park
Kota Batu Archaeological Park

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

120-hectare excavation area containing foundations of ancient palaces and ceramic artifacts dating back to the ancient capital of the sultanate.

Wasai Kandal Nature Reserve
Wasai Kandal Nature Reserve

Brunei

Protected natural area home to a variety of local trees and endemic species. Trails lead to Air Terjun-Menyusop waterfalls, where visitors observe the rainforest.

Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront
Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Pedestrian path of wood and concrete along the Brunei River. Restaurants and cafés line this route offering views of the city and the river.

Mangrove Reserve
Mangrove Reserve

Brunei

This protected natural park is home to mangroves and a diverse range of fauna including macaques, saltwater crocodiles, and many water bird species.

Salute Dive Site
Salute Dive Site

Brunei

An American minesweeper from World War II rests 30 meters deep on the ocean floor.

Peradayan Forest Reserve
Peradayan Forest Reserve

Brunei

1700-hectare protected area with marked walking trails through the jungle, featuring Bukit Patoi hill as the main attraction.

Seri Kenangan Beach
Seri Kenangan Beach

Tutong, Brunei

Natural coastal area where the South China Sea meets the freshwaters of the Tutong River, forming a sandy shoreline with orange hues.

House of Twelve Roofs
House of Twelve Roofs

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

White building constructed in 1906 during the British colonial period. The museum presents exhibitions on Brunei's administrative history.

Damuan Park
Damuan Park

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Walking trails along the Brunei River with nine outdoor sculptures created by ASEAN artists. Proboscis monkeys in the park can be observed at sunrise.

Billionth Barrel Monument
Billionth Barrel Monument

Seria, Brunéi Darussalam

Construction commemorating Shell's production of their billionth barrel of oil in 1991. This metal sculpture represents a derrick with stylized flames.