
Top 10 Attractions in Brunei (2018)
1. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
π Religious Site, Architecture
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque – Highlights
- Iconic mosque with majestic architecture
- Magnificent gold domes & marble minarets
- Beautiful scenery surrounded by a lagoon
- Replica of a 16th-century ceremonial boat
Opening Hours
- Sat-Wed: 08:30 – 12:00 / 13:30 – 15:00 / 16:30 – 17:30
- Thu-Fri: Closed
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
2. Kampong Ayer (Water Village)
π Water Village, Panorama, Architecture
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Kampong Ayer – Highlights
- Fascinating cluster of water villages
- Once dubbed as “Venice of the East”
- Buildings built entirely of wooden stilts
- Scenes of the local villagers’ daily life
Boat Fare
- One-Way: 1 BND
- Guided Tour: from 10 BND
3. Istana Nurul Iman
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π Palace, Architecture
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Istana Nurul Iman – Highlights
- The Sultan of Bruneiβs Royal Palace
- Richly decorated with golden domes
- Magnificent sight from boat trips
- Opened only for 3 days annually
Opening Hours
- 3 days after the end of Ramadan
- Closed on all other days
Entrance Fee
- Free admission (when open)
4. Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
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Mstyslav Chernov /
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π Religious Site, Architecture
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque – Highlights
- Grand mosque with rich decorations
- Striking minarets and golden domes
- Lovely gardens with fountains
- Splendid illuminations at night
Opening Hours
- Mon-Wed: 08:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:00 / 17:00 – 18:00
- Thu-Fri: Closed
- Sat: 08:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:00 / 17:00 – 18:00
- Sun: 10:45 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:00 / 17:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
5. The Empire Hotel & Country Club
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IQRemix /
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π Sports, Spa, Dining
π Jerudong
The Empire Hotel & Country Club – Highlights
- Brunei’s main luxurious country club
- Large swimming pool & sports facilities
- Indulge in world class dining and spas
- Home to an award winning golf course
Opening Hours
- Spa Centre
- Daily: 09:30 – 21:00
- Swimming Pool
- Daily: 06:00 – 22:00
- Kayak Rental
- Daily: 09:00 – 17:00
- All facilities are closed on Fri (12:00 – 14:00)
Price List
- Spa Treatment: from 75 BND
- Single Kayak: 5 BND / 30 mins
- Double Kayak: 8 BND / 30 mins
6. Royal Regalia Building
π Museum, History
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Royal Regalia Building – Highlights
- Museum in a large gold-domed structure
- Collection of royal artefacts and regalias
- Fine documentations on the Sultan’s life
- Life-sized replicas of ceremonial objects
Opening Hours
- Sun-Thu: 09:00 – 17:00
- Fri: 09:00 – 11:30 & 14:30 – 17:00
- Sat: 09:45 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
7. Tamu Kianggeh
π Local Market, Street Food, Shopping
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Tamu Kianggeh – Highlights
- Open-air market with casual ambiance
- Fine selections of fresh local produce
- Wide-range of traditional handicrafts
- Delicious street food & traditional cakes
Opening Hours
- Sat-Thu: 07:00 – 17:30
- Fri: 07:00 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 17:30
- May vary for each stall
8. River Cruise
π River Cruise, Panorama, Architecture
π Bandar Seri Begawan
River Cruise – Highlights
- Brief cruise around the Water Village
- Scenes of the local villagers’ daily life
- Panoramic views over the cityscape
- Superb sight of the iconic mosques
Boat Fare
- Guided Tour: from 10 BND
9. Mangrove Safari
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Agoes Suwondo /
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π River Cruise, Animal, Panorama
π Bandar Seri Begawan
Mangrove Safari – Highlights
- Tranquil cruise along the Brunei River
- Splendid panorama of Kampong Ayer
- Relaxing ride through the mangrove forest
- Scenes of the native Proboscis Monkeys
Boat Fare
- Guided Tour: from 30 BND
10. Gadong Night Market
Photo by
IQRemix /
CC BY-SA 2.0
π Local Market, Street Food, Shopping
π Gadong
Gadong Night Market – Highlights
- Clean street market open at night
- Fine selections of local delicacies
- Delicious food & drinks at low prices
- Variety of souvenirs & local products
Opening Hours
- Daily: 18:00 β 23:30
- Hours may vary between stalls
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Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 15 July 2017
Last Updated: 10 March 2018
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