It is a small country that has suddenly been hit by oil wealth. Perhaps it was this that allowed Brunei to preserve its history and increase its beauty. Its small territory contains many amazing structures.
In the capital, the city of Bandar Seri Begawan, there are grandiose mosques and palaces. Millions of dollars were spent on their construction, and now every tourist can see the embodiment of the wealth of Brunei. It is not surprising that the world's largest palace, which is the residential residence of the country's ruler, is located in Brunei. You can get around the sights of the main part of Bandar Seri Begawan in one day. After that, it is worth visiting the village of Kaampung Iyer. This is an old, very picturesque part of the city, which is built on stilts that support buildings above the water.
In Brunei, nature is beautiful and not yet spoiled by man. You can admire it in natural parks and reserves. There are also many beautiful beaches in the country. If you want to relax by the sea, consider staying at The Empire Hotel & Country Club. It is there that you can feel like a sultan.
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What to see in Brunei?
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Bandar Seri Begawan Town
It is the capital and largest city of Brunei. Although it is not very large, there are a lot of attractions here. Thanks to the sale of oil, Brunei has become a very wealthy country. There are many modern buildings, shops in the capital, and the streets are neat and well-groomed. The city is surrounded by green wooded hills, which are often shown to tourists.
Sultan's Palace - Istan Nurul Iman
It is the world's largest residential residence of an official ruler. The construction of the palace cost, according to various sources, from $ 500 million to $ 1.4 billion. It has a total of 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, 18 elevators and 5 swimming pools. The Sultan's personal car park has more than 5 thousand cars, and the total area of the premises is 200 thousand square meters. The palace can be visited only three days a year.
James Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
This is an amazing monument of Islam, which was built in 1992. It is located in the center of Brunei. The mosque rises above the city with 29 domes, because the sultan, in whose honor it was built, is the 29th ruler. The building is richly and luxuriously decorated, which testifies to the wealth of the state and its ruler. The entrance is free every day.
Omar Ali Sayfuddin Mosque
The mosque is called the main decoration of Brunei. It is named after the 28th ruler of the country and is the symbol of Islam in the country. It was built in 1958. This is a prime example of modern Islamic architecture. The gilded dome of the mosque, 52 meters high, is visible from anywhere in the city. There is a shrine on the banks of an artificial lagoon, surrounded by gardens. With the onset of darkness around the mosque turn on the night illumination.
Brunei Museum
The museum is located in the center of the state capital. It has permanent exhibitions that tell the story of the country's enrichment thanks to oil, about Muslim art, the culture of Brunei, and its ancient history. Also, visitors can see ancient weapons, daggers and cannons found after shipwrecks.
Jerudong Park
This is a sports and entertainment area in Bandar Seri Begawan, which was created in the middle of a green area. She is under the tutelage of the Sultan himself. On the territory of the complex, which covers several hectares, there are the best stadiums for playing polo, golf courses, croquet courts, a go-kart track, a shooting club, as well as the amazing Luna Park.
Water Village Kampung Iyer
This is the second part of Brunei, in which all buildings are on the water. Kampung Iyer consists of 28 small villages in which houses, schools, shops and mosques, police and fire departments are built on stilts. Tourists love to get there by boat. Such a walk perfectly acquaints with the life of the inhabitants of the city. The first houses in this area were built 1000 years ago.
Ulu Temburong National Park
The "Green Pearl of Brunei" was created in 1991 near the capital of the country. The national park covers an area of 50 thousand hectares. There is a difficult relief, which, thanks to the efforts of the authorities, has been preserved almost in its original form. One part of it is covered with high hills, the height of the largest mountain reaches 1800 m. At the other end of the park there is a low-lying landscape that has become home to hundreds of species of animals.
Wasai Kandal Nature Reserve
This is a picturesque jungle reserve, which is not too far from Brunei cities and allows you to safely and comfortably relax. Usai-Kandal is famous primarily for its Air-Terjun-Menyusop waterfalls and their pools. To get to the cold refreshing water for a swim, you can follow the numerous paths of the park.
The Empire Hotel & Country Club
This is the best hotel in the country, and a place where any tourist can feel like a sultan. It is located in the former guest house of the ruler, therefore it is richly decorated and has a huge territory. It is worth moving along it on an electric car, otherwise you may not reach the right place. The hotel has luxurious pools, a sports and spa center, and a beautiful beach.
