Brunei Things To Do

the boat mosquee

by kokoryko

This mosque is also a modern example of rich Islamic architecture, with golden domes, coloured window glasses, and best seen at night with all the green lights. Located near the downtown shopping mall, cannot be missed.

Address: near Yayasan commercial centre

Directions: near city

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By kokoryko on October 21, 2005

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The forest , very close to the
city !

by kokoryko

Going out from the Sheraton, right side, take the first street right going uphill. After 300 m climbing, go round the telelecom antenna and there begins a track you can follow for a few km on the hillcrest; you may hear (myself I heard them but could not see) the monkeys barking in the trees, see lots of flowers and birds, we are not used to see generally. From some places you may have a good view over the city and walking more you forget the city, the civilisation, and you are right in the forest! Not the primary original forest, but only nature is there. I Recommend to walk early in the morning, otherwise you will have to carry water, it is hot, very hot here, even under the trees.

Address: behind Sheraton

Directions: First street right coming out from Sheraton

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Updated By Wild_Orchid on November 18, 2008

Mosque at night

by Wild_Orchid

Visit the Mosque at Bandar Seri Begawan

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin, father of the present Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, built this mosque in the 1950’s and the mosque is named after Sultan Omar himself.

It is an impressive sight especially at night when it is floodlit against the dark night sky. Bathed in light, the domes which are coated in gold appear to glow like a shiny golden beacon, calling out to the faithful and promising light in a world of darkness.

Directions: It is just a 10 min walk from the Sheraton Utama hotel and the major landmark in the old part of BSB town. Don’t miss a night viewing if you are overnight in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei!

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By kokoryko on October 21, 2005

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way on stilts

by kokoryko, 2 more photos

Nothing beautiful but a nice ambiance there walking on the bridging between the houses. Kampung Ayer (literally: water village) is a stilt village just opposite the city where it is interesting to have a 2 hours walk and look at the people there; very quiet place, picturesque in some way; hire a taxi boat at the market or on the quay, (1 Brunei $, for one way, 10 to 15 Brunei $, depending on your bargain skills, for a one hour tour), and ask the boatman to make a tour in the water “streets”. Not as romantic as Venetia, but with luck some charming view can be seen like some boats crowded with people going full speed through the water “streets”.

Address: other side

Directions: across the river

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Updated By Wild_Orchid on April 28, 2005

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque

by Wild_Orchid

The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque was built recently by the present sultan, whose name the mosque carries. Not to be outdone by his father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin (see pic above), the mosque built by the current sultan also has domes that are gold plated.

To me though, the older mosque had more character.

Visitors are welcome. Please note that no shoes are allowed inside the mosque and women must cover their arms, legs and head before entering.

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Updated By sim1 on June 29, 2004

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah
Mosque

by sim1

From a distance you can already see this impressive mosque: the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. It was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sultan's reign. This mosque is the largest mosque in Brunei and it is clearly visible along the main route into town from the airport. And as you can see it is beautiful and impressive! I think it is a must see on a visit to Brunei.

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Updated By sim1 on June 28, 2004

Shopping in Brunei

by sim1

Not knowing much about the country I was quite surprised with what I saw. Western influence was quite clear, especially in the shopping mall. There were many big shops which names I recognized, with the same products, only now advertised in a different and strange language to me.

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By kokoryko on October 21, 2005

Taaaaxiiiiiiiiii

by kokoryko

Take this kind of transportation to go to Kampung Ayer, or, just let the boatman show you around. Hey generally do not speak English but are friendly and try to do their best to show you the interesting things. They can take you to have a view of the Sultan’s Palace from the waterside. You can find them almost everywhere on the port area, waiting for customers.

Address: Water side

Directions: Go to the river

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Updated By sim1 on June 28, 2004

Brunei flower: 'Simpor'

by sim1

Brunei is a tiny oil-rich Islamic Sultanate which has only around 300.000 inhabitants. I think the country is best known for the enormous wealth of the Sultan. But the population get their share of the wealth too, having one of the highest incomes per capita in the world. There is a price they pay for that though as the country is not a democracy, but is ruled by the Sultan.

In the picture you can see the 'Simpor', the flower of Brunei. If you don't get the chance to see this flower for real in Brunei, you can always take a look at the front side of the Brunei one-dollar note, where you will find a picture of the Simpor flower :-)

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Updated By sim1 on June 29, 2004

Visiting the mosque

by sim1

It's time to take a look inside the mosque. Before entering the mosque you must take of your shoes and woman are asked to dress modestly. As I had no clue I was going to visit Brunei, let alone a mosque, I wasn't properly dressed for the occasion. Eeks! And I wanted so badly to see the interior of this beautiful mosque!

I felt a bit embarrassed about the fact that I wasn't dressed right to enter the mosque and apologized to my guide before hand. But he told me it wasn't a problem at all and that they would have robes that I could lend so I could enter the mosque. Phew, what a relief! So here I am, happily smiling, and enthusiastic to see the mosques interior.

Opening hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 8am - 12pm, 2pm - 3pm and 5pm - 6pm. The mosque is closed to non-Muslims on Thursdays. It is open on Saturday provided that there is no official function the following day.