Tourism Brunei

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Brunei In Brief

In the northwest corner of the island of Borneo, along the shores of the South China Sea lies the sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. With a total land area of 5,765 square kilometers, Brunei is divided into four districts namely Brunei朚uara, Tutong, Belait and Temburong.

Bandar Seri Begawan, the country抯 capital is located in the Brunei-Muara District. About 70% of Brunei抯 land area is covered by unspoiled rainforest, home to many varieties of flora and fauna endemic only to island of Borneo.  A great portion of the country抯 dense rainforest is situated in and around Temburong district.  
       

Brunei抯 population is mainly composed of Malays with a mixture of Chinese and Indian communities.  Expatriates and a few indigenous groups comprise a minority of the population.  Bahasa Melayu is the official language but English is widely spoken and understood by the greater part of Brunei抯 population.

The country is ruled according to established Islamic values and tradition by the present monarch, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah.  Brunei's form of government is called a Malay Islamic Monarchy and one of the oldest in the region with over 600 years of recorded history.  Brunei enjoys warm, equatorial climate year-round with minor seasonal variations. Situated off the typhoon and earthquake 'belts' Brunei nevertheless receives high levels of rainfall and humidity.

Today, Brunei Darussalam is actively involved in international, regional and sub-regional core groups such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec), ASEAN and BIMP-EAGA and rapidly emerging as an active player in the region's affairs. The strong and stable support of His Majesty's government contribute to the growing interest in Brunei both as a developing economy and a haven of eco-tourism.

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There is a wide choice of hotels in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Kuala Belait. In addition there are number of modern, fully serviced apartments in the capital for either or long stay.

Hotels

Hotel accommodation in Brunei Darussalam caters for all types of visitors, from the travelling business person where complete business centre facilities are provided for, to the visiting tourist.

Visitors can enjoy the excellent high luxury standards of 5 star hotel accommodation such as the Sheraton Utama, Empire Hotel & Country Club known worldwide, and used for both business travellers and tourists with it抯 complete range of facilities at your disposal, restaurant, food, gym, cinemas and business centre. If you are looking for middle range hotel accommodation with all the modern comforts, you can find a good selection that are readily available, some include the Traders Inn, Riverview Hotel and Brunei Hotel both situated in the capital, providing convenient access to shopping facilities as well as many places to visit. Many other Hotels located in the centre of town provide quick and easy access to local transport.

Service apartments

Becoming very popular amongst visitors to Brunei are service apartments. These have all the comforts of home but with the luxuries of a fine hotel.

These apartments all provide good recreational facilities for every visitor to relax and enjoy, and all rooms are equipped with the latest satellite television with up to 12 channels to choose from which include BBC world, CNN, Prime Sport, HBO and Starmovies to name just a few. Most hotels and service apartments organise sightseeing tours arranged with local tour Operators. Wherever you decide to stay, you will be greeted with friendly service and gentle hospitality.

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Restaurants

Brunei Darussalam offers visitors an array of international cuisine dishes to entice everyone抯 appetite, including local Malay food. For the more adventurous type who wish to experience the unique taste of local cuisine, you can try most of the popular favourites like 慴eef rendang

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Brunei already plays host to more than one million tourists every year. With its wealth of natural, sporting, traditional and modern cultural attractions the development of the nation抯 tourist industry is at the forefront of the 7th five-year National Development Plan launched in 1 996. One of Brunei抯 major attractions to world tourists is its reputation for safeness. There are no muggings, no theft, no petty or major crimes. Brunei is the safe destination for relaxed holidays.

The long north - west Coast of Brunei meets the South China Sea with miles and miles of golden sandy beaches complemented by a steady, tropical climate cooled by sea breezes. This area is internationally known as the new 慻old coast

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VISA REQUIREMENTS

Malaysia and Singapore citizens are exempt from visas to enter Brunei, but are required to have sponsors if intending to stay more than 14 days.

Visas are not required for nationals of Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, the Republic of Korea and Germany who wish to stay for no longer than 14 days.

UK citizens are not required visas for stays of up to 30 days unless they are intending to stay longer or take up employment.

All other nationals - including British Overseas Citizens and British Dependent Territories Citizens - must have visas before visiting Brunei for any length of time.

Visas are issued by all Brunei Darussalam diplomatic missions or, where not represented, directly from British consulates.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Cholera inoculations are no longer required by visitors to Brunei. Yellow fever inoculation and certificates are required for all visitors over the age of one year who come from infected areas.

All labour permits and renewal are issued on condition of a chest X-ray and blood film for malaria as Brunei is now malaria-free.

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Originally posted by Remy_3D at 9-2-2004 11:19 PM


Brunei In Brief

In the northwest corner of the island of Borneo, along the shores of the South China ...

Good explaination about brunei country.

:stp:Good  explanation about visa requirements. This topic will help foreginers visiting to Brunei.:stp:

Originally posted by Remy_3D at 9-2-2004 11:28 PM
VISA REQUIREMENTS

Malaysia and Singapore citizens are exempt from visas to enter Brunei, but are required to have sponsors if intending to stay more than 14 days.

Visas are not require ...

chumpon

jauh tak brunei punya airport ke city ??

Wah thread baru ye?  Good idea.... sejauh ni i tengok thread ni for singapore n Brunei tapi asyik spore ja yang rajin buka thread baru....

DkNatasah

Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer Stretching for several miles along the banks of the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer, Brunei's famed water village, is a fascinating glimpse into Brunei's past.

Built entirely of stilt houses and wooden walkways, this cluster of 42 villages housing more than 30,000 inhabitants is the world's largest water village. Some people refer to it as the 'Venice of the East'.

Kampong Ayer retains much of the historical features of the 16th century when Ferdinand Magellan's chronicler first discovered it.

The traditional lifestyle of its inhabitants-fishermen, river traders (or padian as they are called in the Malay language) and artisans making and selling traditional handicrafts (silverware, brassware, woodcarving and cloth weaving) - has remained unchanged since then.

Today Kampong Ayer is an almost self-sufficient community being equipped with modern facilities such as schools, shops, markets, mosques, clinics, police stations and fire brigades. All are connected by a maze of stilted platforms and walkways.

Kampong Ayer is a national heritage and efforts are being made to preserve this lifestyle so that the legacy of the 'water' people of Brunei will be retained, not only as a tourist attraction, but also for the future generation of Brunei.

Visitors can have a personal experience of this heritage by taking one of the many water taxis that ply daily between the water taxi jetty in front of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in the centre of town and the water village itself.

deaf4ever

Originally posted by DkNatasah at 25-6-2006 04:22 PM
Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer Stretching for several miles along the banks of the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer, Brunei's famed water village, is a fascinating glimpse into Brunei's past.

Built entir ...

Ada gambar2, photo2, tampal la sini...

DkNatasah

Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer Stretching for several miles along the banks of the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer, Brunei's famed water village, is a fascinating glimpse into Brunei's past.

Built entirely of stilt houses and wooden walkways, this cluster of 42 villages housing more than 30,000 inhabitants is the world's largest water village. Some people refer to it as the 'Venice of the East'.

Kampong Ayer retains much of the historical features of the 16th century when Ferdinand Magellan's chronicler first discovered it.

The traditional lifestyle of its inhabitants-fishermen, river traders (or padian as they are called in the Malay language) and artisans making and selling traditional handicrafts (silverware, brassware, woodcarving and cloth weaving) - has remained unchanged since then.

Today Kampong Ayer is an almost self-sufficient community being equipped with modern facilities such as schools, shops, markets, mosques, clinics, police stations and fire brigades. All are connected by a maze of stilted platforms and walkways.

Kampong Ayer is a national heritage and efforts are being made to preserve this lifestyle so that the legacy of the 'water' people of Brunei will be retained, not only as a tourist attraction, but also for the future generation of Brunei.

Visitors can have a personal experience of this heritage by taking one of the many water taxis that ply daily between the water taxi jetty in front of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in the centre of town and the water village itself.

DkNatasah

Brunei Darussalam's richly endowed cultural heritage has been steadfastly maintained until today. The setting up of the Arts and Handicraft Centre in 1975 is a living testimony of the preservation and proliferation of the arts and crafts of the bygone days which Brunei was renowned for; such as boat making, silver-smiting, bronze tooling, cloth weaving as well as mat and basket weaving.
Relics and other various artistic heritage of Brunei Darussalam, The Brunei Museum at besides the ones mentioned above, include Malay weaponry, wood carvings, traditional games, traditional musical instruments, 'silat' (the traditional art of self defence) and decorative items for women.

Some of these are kept in the Brunei Museum and the Malay Technology Museum; not only for the world to see but also for today's generation to admire and be proud of.

These artefacts are also for future generations to emulate perhaps, and to remind us of our forefather's natural skills, creativity and innovativeness which over generations has been said to be one of the richest traditional cultures in the Malay world.

deaf4ever

double posting la......:siok:


gambar ada? tampal la sinik

DkNatasah

The Batu Apoi Forest Reserve is an endless spread of thick virgin jungle and inside lies 50,000 hectares of parkland that has seen very little human impact.

Called the Ulu Temburong National Park, this tract features steep, swampy terrain and thick impenetrable jungle land. Because there are no roads that lead here, the only access is only by boat or' temuai'.

A trail from the forest takes visitors to the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre, a research facility set up for the study of the abundant ecological treasures found in these parts. However, charting the difficult terrain to get there requires the help of a guide.

This forest features a seven-kilometre walkway, tree houses about 30 meters high and hanging bridges intended for nature 66 observation of the surrounding mountains and the river and forest below.

The Kuala Belalong Mini Park

Situated at the Temburong Civic Centre Padang, this park which was opened in 1993, has a waterfall, a pond, a landscaped garden and huts similar to those in Kuala Belalong.

However, these are not used for accommodation but for exhibiting pictures of His Majesty's Temburong visits and findings made at the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre.

DkNatasah

KEJAPP YERR SAYANG TASHA CARI DULU SAPA LAGI URG KAN PROMOTE NAGARA DIRI MUN INDA TASHA

deaf4ever

Originally posted by DkNatasah at 25-6-2006 04:32 PM
KEJAPP YERR SAYANG TASHA CARI DULU SAPA LAGI URG KAN PROMOTE NAGARA DIRI MUN INDA TASHA

yeap betul...

cari forum ramai bruneians

tapi tak ramai nak post2 pasal tourism Brunei dan lain2 tentang Brunei.

DkNatasah

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