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Bandar Seri Begawan : Brunei

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Bandar Seri Begawan Travel Guide

Bandar Seri Begawan, estimated population 46,229 (1991), is the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The city is the home of producers of furniture, textiles, handicrafts, and timber. It is the site of the Royal Ceremonial Hall, Royal Regalia Building and the Brunei History Center.

This city is also unique as it also incorporates a nearby water village, Kampung Ayer which has houses on stilts and stretches out into the sea for about 500 metres. One of the most impressive things in the whole country is the Omar Saifuddin Mosque. At night it’s particularly stunning with green lights illuminating the dome, casting a pleasant reflection in the pool below. It’s the first religious institution I’ve ever seen with an escalator!

Something not to miss if you like gold is the free Royal Treasures Museum. You can see the sultan’s coronation regalia as well as a myriad of gifts presented to His Majesty by various heads of state.

If you are interested in seeing a water village, take a river taxi to Kampung Ayer, where you can walk around on wooden planks that connect some of the houses.

Amongst backpacker crowds, the Jerudong Playground was once one of Brunei’s major (if not only) attraction because it was like a free Disneyland. However, they began charging admission in March 2000 and since the amusement park is located in a suburb, you will have to take an expensive taxi back to your hotel. If you are staying at the Pusat Belia, you may be able to hook up with their pre-paid tour.

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