Here is my list of the top 10 possible sites in Brunei Darussalam.
1. SOAS II Mosque, BSB.
2. Kampong Ayer, BSB.
3. Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong.
4. The Mall, Gadong.
5. Brunei National Museum, Kota Batu.
6. The Royal Regalia Building, BSB.
7. Ulu Temburong National Park, Temburong.
8. Pantai Seri Kenangan, Tutong.
9. Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, Berakas.
10. Tamu Kianggeh, Sungai Kianggeh, BSB.
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque is classified as one of the most spectacular mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major tourist attraction. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is considered amongst the people of Brunei as the country's major landmark. Named after the , the mosque, which is seen as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei, dominates the skyline in the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The building was completed in 1958 and is an impressive example of modern Islamic architechure. It is one of the main sights in the capital and the country in general.
The Water Village (Malay: Kampong Ayer) is an area of Brunei's capital city Bandar Seri Begawan that is situated in the middle of the Brunei River. 39,000 people live in the Water Village. This represents roughly ten percent of the nation's total population. All of the Water Village buildings are constructed on stilts above the Brunei River. People have lived in Kampong Ayer for over 1300 years. Antonio Pigafetta dubbed it the Venice of the East when the fleet of Ferdinand Magellan visited in 1521. The district is a culturally important part of Brunei that preserves the nation's river dwelling origins. According to geography professor Abdul Aziz of the University Brunei Darussalam, this is the largest and most famous water settlement of Southeast Asia. "It was historically the very core of Brunei and one of the most important centres of trade in Borneo."
The Empire Hotel & Country Club astounds. Extravagant suites and 5 star rooms. Championship golf course. Eight pools. A beach resort by the South China Sea.. Water sports. Spa. A resort for family vacations, romantic holidays or business. Ideal hotel for high impact meetings and events. Five star hi-tech meeting facilities. An expert MICE team. A luxurious base for exploring the rainforests of Borneo.
The Mall, Gadong is a bold, futuristic complex that will set the standards of Brunei Darussalam’s retail industry. Combining a host of amenities, the complex comprises of The Mall, Rizqun International Hotel and convention/meeting areas. The perfect blend of commercial, residential and leisure elements is achieved through the developer’s meticulous attention to detail and no expense has been spared to make The Mall, Gadong, the latest statement in functionality and sophistication.
The Brunei Museum was established in 1965, with its first administrative office at the Civic Centre in Bandar Brunei, now known as Bandar Seri Begawan. Given approval for a building of its own, a location was selected for the museum, on a historical site, at Kota Batu about 5km from Bandar Seri Begawan. The construction of the building commenced in 1968 and was completed in 1970. It was officially opened on February 29, 1972 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom.
The Royal Regalia Museum (Bangunan Alat Kebesaran Diraja) was established to commemorate the 1992 Silver Jubilee of His Majesty's accession to the throne. The hall was built on the site of the Winston Churchill Memorial Building which has been renamed, modernised and considerably extended. The hall's central feature is a spectacular new circular gallery topped with a mosaic-tiled dome which sits in the cup of the original crescent-shaped building, constructed in 1971. The museum is open to the general public and entrance is free.
Ulu Temburong National Park occupies approximately 50,000 ha of the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve. The park's locality and steep, swampy terrain have limited human impact on the area and helped preserve its rich biodiversity. Established forest trails through the park include 7km of timber boardwalks, which protect ground vegetation and help prevent erosion. A canopy walkway affords visitors an opportunity to observe the rainforest's surprisingly diverse treetop ecosystems. In addition, a series of tree houses some situated 20m above the ground, and linked by hanging bridges, provide excellent observation points. The Ulu Temburong Park Headquarters and Information Centre, is located at the junction of the Temburong and Belalong Rivers. Access to the park is by temuai or longboat, and visitor accommodation within the park consists of some seven guesthouses and three well equipped campsites.
The Pantai Seri Kenangan Beach in Brunei is located in the Tutong District. Though there are four other beaches in the district as well, each of them is different from one another. The Pantai Seri Kenangan Beach is undoubtedly the most popular beach. Its location within a short distance of the Kampong Penabai, Kampong Sengkarai and the Kampong Kuala Tutong plays an instrumental role in drawing crowds. The beauty of the coastline stretching over a considerable area and equipped with playgrounds, food kiosks, barbecue facilities and changing rooms make it ideal for family outings and picnics.
The Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium is located on a 70-acre site off Jalan Berakas where it can accommodate around 30, 000 spectators and cost about BND100 million to build. An official opening ceremony was held on September 23, 1983 to commemorate the 70th birthday anniversary of the late Almarhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien who initiated the project eleven years before. The Earthworks to build this stadium commenced in August 1980 while the main building works commenced in January 1981. Construction works were completed by July, 31, 1983. The Stadium is 850 feet long and 632 feet wide where its football field is according to F.I.F.A standards and the eight-lane running tracks meets I.A.A.F requirements.
Tamu Kianggeh can be described as a place where we can get most of our daily needs from fresh seafood to dried products such as dried prawns or dried anchovies. Brunei traditional delicacies are also available there such as ardam, kuih cincin, bahulu, kuih cacah, tilapam and etcs. Traditional medicines are also available there. As usual early in the morning Tamu Kianggeh will be packed with people getting their groceries, fresh fish, prawns and other necessities as well.
Welcome To Pantai Penanjong, Tutong.
Lawa Pasirnya~
Cute baby shells~
All for one & one for all!!! (Four 'Leg-ateers').
Ehh? Mana tia kaki dua orang ahh? xp
Peaceful sight.
Sajaaaaa~
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Look! Up in the Sky! Is it a bird? Is is a plane? Its...*pointing*
Sunset. Bye-bye Sunny~
