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The 45-minute jungle trek to Wasai Wong Kadir, or the Wong Kadir Waterfall, is half the fun of visiting this picturesque spot. The walk crosses several steep ridges en route to the falls where relief awaits in an enclave of shady unspoilt jungle and pure, cool river water.Ensure adequate sun protection and sufficient drinking water before hiking to this picnic spot.
With its soaring minarets and golden dome, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is an oasis of tranquility within the bustle of downtown Bandar. Completed in 1958, it is built of Italian marble, gold mosaic and English stained glass, but with craftsmanship that reflects classical Islamic architecture.Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei. It was he who steered the nation safety through the turbulent years following WWII, establishing the foundation for the nation's independence and sovereignty.
Situated at the heart of Bandar, the Royal Regalia Building and its unique collection of royal Bruneian artefacts was established to commemorate the 1992 Silver Jubilee of His Majesty's accession to the throne.The ceremonial regalia on display includes the royal chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the traditional jewel encrusted coronation crowns and a replica of the throne used by His Majesty on state occasions. An exhibition documenting the history of Brunei's constitution may also be inspected.
The largest residential palace in the world, the Istana Nurul Iman is the home of His Majesty Sultan Hj Hassanal Bolkiah and the site of his Prime Ministerial offices. Built on a leafy, riverside sprawl of hills, the Istana boasts golden domes and vaulted roofs which echo Islamic and Malay architectural influences.One good place to view the Istana, especially at night, is from Persiaran Damuan, the palm-tree studded park that ambles along the river bank on Jalan Tutong. A popular early evening venue for joggers and strollers, the Damuan features paved walkways, outdoor sculptures by ASEAN artists on the theme of Unity and Diversity, and al-fresco dining at night.
Jerudong Park Playground The tempo of tropical nights in Brunei took on a new dimension of fun and fantasy with the opening of Jerudong Park Playground in 1994. Bathed in breezes from the South China Sea, this state-of-the-art theme park was launched to coincide with His Majesty's 48th birthday celebration. Paved walkways and a locomotive network negotiate fragrant tropical gardens to link traditional, relatively tame amusements such as the old-time carousel and dodgem cars to the futuristic surprise of wild action simulators and the awesome Giant Drop. A confrontation with roaring dinosaurs, a leisurely game of larger-than-life chess, a front-row view of the synchronised dancing fountains or a paddle-boat ride on the lagoon provide rejuvenating changes of pace from the likes of the infamous Pirate Ship and Pusing Lagi (a roller coaster ride). Jerudong Park Playground lies along Bandar...
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.
The Royal Brunei Museum is a few kilometres from the centre of the capital along the Brunei River. It houses an odd mixture of wonderful Islamic art and a history of the oil and gas industry in Brunei. Oh, and they also have some vases recovered from a boat which sank in the area five centuries ago.
The Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei. It is the largest residential palace in the world, stretching more than half a kilometre along the bank of the Brunei River. The palace has 1788 rooms; at a room a day, it would take His Majesty nearly five years to inspect the whole palace.
You can’t miss this magnificent place of worship. It dominates the skyline of the capital. The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque was built in the 1950s and incorporates Italian marble, English stained glass and gold mosaics. The impression of glittering opulence is reinforced by the shimmering reflection in the lagoon. The mosque may be visited by non-Muslims from Sunday to Wednesday.
So off we are to our next destination.... The trip continues..... The previous leg of my journey was a short visit of two days to the bustling city of BangkokAnd from Brunei I am heading to the State of Sabah (Malaysia). First stop on the trip: The amazing Mount Kinabalu.I hope you will join me on this virtual trip and enjoy reading my travel stories and see the pictures. For me it has been fantastic to write about my journey because it has made me relive the trip once again :-)
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Q: I am thinking of going to Brunei from 6th April till the 9th, is it enough time to stay in Brunei? What kind of activities are...
A: I'm not sure where you are from, but Brunei is most definitely a "dry" country. Non-muslims are allowed to bring in very limited quantities of alcohol (or they were...
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