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Brunei History Centre
Established in 1982, the Brunei History Centre was founded to undertake research into the rich history of Brunei Darussalam. Among the areas of special interest is the genealogy and history of the Sultans of Brunei and the Royal Family. There is a display area open to the public from 7.45 am to 12.15 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm on Monday through Thursday and on Saturday. The centre is situated next to the Royal Regalia Building.
Lapau and Dewan Majlis
Another magnificent building within Bandar Seri Begawan is the Royal Ceremonial Hall, better known as the Lapau, where the present Sultan was crowned on the 1st of August 1968. An exquisite golden dome highlights the Lapau's interior. Traditional royal ceremonies are normally held here. Adjoining the Lapau is the Dewan Majlis or Parliament House.
Tasek Recreational Park
This is one of the oldest recreational parks within the city. As well as a natural waterfall and lake, the park features a beautiful garden of trees and flowers. For those who want to get away from the noisy traffic of the city, this park is an ideal place to spend some time. It takes about 15 minutes to walk there from the Lapau. Brunei Shell, as part of their community work, have also installed an 8m high wall for those interested in climbing.
Tamu Kianggeh
The tamu, or open market, is situated on the banks of the Kianggeh River in central Bandar Seri Begawan. Here one can find a wide variety of items including local dishes, fruits and vegetables, flowers and handicrafts. The tamu is open every day from morning to late evening.
The Istana Nurul Iman and Taman Persiaran Damuan
The most impressive site in Bandar Seri Begawan is His Majesty's royal palace, known as the Istana Nurul Iman. It is the largest residential palace in the world, and its golden domes, vaulting roof and riverside setting make it a spectacular subject for photographs. The palace is open to the public only during Hari Raya, when residents and visitors alike have the opportunity to greet His Majesty and the royal households. The best view of the istana is from the Persiaran Damuan, which is a park along the river bank offJalan Tutong. It has walkways, a well equipped playground and feature six outdoor sculptures by ASEAN artists, on the theme of Unit,vin Diversity. The Persiaran Damuan is popular for jogging and has several foodstalls in the evenings.
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Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Complex
Adjacent to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, this is the latest imposing addition to the skyline and waterfront of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is a commercial and shopping complex, designed to generate revenue for a foundation dedicated to the welfare of the people. It is a personal initiative of His Majesty, and is a testament to his abiding concern for the well-being of the people of Brunei. The complex is designed withan amalgamation of both traditional Malay and modern architecture . Its main walkway features excellent views of the OmarAli Saifuddien Mosque at one end and Kampong Ayer at the other. The shopping complex, opened in July 1996, and contains the biggest selection of shopping facilities in Brunei. Various branded goods are sold here. With the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan aims to create a complete new image in the city centre, thus making it a major tourist attraction.
Jalan Tutong Area
Taman Mini Perayaan Kampong Parit
About 26 km from Bandar Seri Begawan, the Taman Mini Perayaan Kampong Parit features authentic mini replicas of dwellings that represent rural Brunei and the Kampong Ayer. The models are built in the traditional manner and are surrounded by forest greenery, making it easy to imagine what life was like in days gone by. Kampong Parit also includes a childrens' playground and open-air local-style food stalls. Community events and festivals are often held here, such as the Sultan's birthday celebration.
Wasai Kandal
Wasai Kandal offers some delightful jungle walks only a few minutes from the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan. The wide trail has bridges and hand-rails, making this walk safe as well as scenic.
Located about 10 kms from the city in Mukim Kilanas, Wasai Kandal is best known for its picturesque pools and waterfalls. The first is called Air Terjun Menyusop (Menyusop Waterfall), and is only some 360 metres from the road. From there, the path leads on to Tasek Laboi (Laboi Lake), a still, swampy pond surrounded by tall trees.
Further on, the trail passes Wasai Lumut Lumpan, a small pool with a cascade below it, and Wasai Dang Umai, where there is another pool and a small waterfall . The path climbs a low ridge line into the next small valley, passing Ayer Terjun Tinggi (the High Waterfall), which nestles in a grotto surrounded by trees a hundred feet or more high.
From there, the path winds its way along a stream bed and past stands of bamboo to Ayer Terjun Rendah (the Low Waterfall), which has a large plunge-pool. |
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Kota Batu Area
The Arts and Handicraft Centre
This is situated alongside the Brunei River onJalan Residency, and it is where the traditional arts and crafts of Brunei Darussalam have been revived.
Here traditional, intricately designed sarongs are woven using gold or silver threads called 'jong sarat'. They have been worn on ceremonial occasions for centuries, and are valued as heirlooms and collector's pieces.
Hand-tooled silver jewellery and artifacts, such as ornamental cannon and the snake-like dagger known as the 'keris', can be purchased from the centre's handicrafts shop.
The centre is open daily from 7.45 am to 12.15 pm and from 1.30pm to 4.30 pm, except on Friday and Sunday when it opens between 8.30 am and 2.00 pm.
Bumbungan Duabelas
Further up the road along Jalan Residency is a grand old building called Bumbungan Duabelas, the House of Twelve Roofs, which was built in 1906. It used to be the official home of the British Resident and has a panoramic view overlooking the Kampong Ayer. Now owned by the government, the building is used for entertaining foreign dignitaries and staging cultural performances.
Ancient Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah
During the 15th century, under the reign of the fifth Sultan, Bolkiah, Brunei was the dominant power in the region. His mausoleum and its cemetary garden lies on the banks of the Brunei River off Jalan Kota Batu, near the Brunei Museum.
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The Brunei Museum
The architecturally distinctive building which houses the Brunei Museum is about 6.5 km from Bandar Seri Begawan along the Brunei River.
Here the visitor can enjoy a variety of displays including a unique and priceless collection of Islamic art. A large private collection of elaborately gilded Holy Korans are testament to the dedication and craftsmanship of ancient calligraphers, and there are also treasures of ceramics, glassware and carpets.
Other galleries here contain bronze ware, Borneo ethnographic displays, a natural history collection and one devoted to the oil industry. The museum is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily except Monday, and from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 5 pm on Friday.
The Malay Technology Museum
Situated near the Brunei Museum, the Malay Technology Museum offers the visitor an intriguing insight into the lifestyle of the people of Brunei in bygone days. Focusing on the traditional techniques of house-building and other aspects of Malay life, it shows the ingenuity of earlier generations and their skillful use of locally-available materials. Authentic, three-dimensional displays of boatmaking, fishing, metalworking and goldsmithing transport the visitor back to traditional times.
The museum is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily except Tuesday, and between 9.00 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm on Friday.
Gadong Area
The Gadong area is best known as Bandar Seri Begawan's commercial and shopping district. Initially developed during the 1970s, it is still growing rapidly and now features many fine restaurants, department stores and shops. It is a thriving and bustling area, busy and thronged with shoppers into the late evening.
Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
The Largest and most magnificent mosque in Brunei, known locally as the Kiarong Mosque, itwas built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of His Majesty's reign. Its gold-topped domes tower over artfully landscaped gardens and fountains. A visit to this memorable place of worship is a must for any visitor by day or night. It is situated in Kampong Kiarong, a few kilometres from the capital.
Horticulture Centre, Kampong Rimba Gadong
For nature lovers, a visit to the Horticulture Centre at Kampong Rimba Gadong should be interesting. Here, a wide variety of local household plants and flowers are sold at reasonable prices. The centre is open during normal working hours and is situated about 3 km from Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Berakas Area
Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium
This is the national stadium of Brunei Darussalam, and is situated about 5 km from the city centre. The stadium boasts many modern facilities, including the Sports Medicine and Research Centre, which has the latest medical and research equipment related to sports medicine. It is home to Brunei's national teams and is open to the public from 8.00 am to 12 noon and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
Next to the main stadium are three other new complexes: the International Tennis Centre, the International Swimming Complex and the Practice Track and Field Complex. More sports complexes, including an athletes' village - a squash centre, hockey centre, an indoor stadium which can seat 6,000 and a multi purpose hall which can seat 2,000, are being built under the 6th National Development Plan of Brunei Darussalam. The stadium is a popular spot for jogging; enjoyed by the young and the old.
International Convention Centre
This Convention Centre is of International standard, and started its operation in July 1989. It is equipped with modern and sophisticated facilities including 2 convention halls which can accommodate 800-1000 people (in theatre style), numbers of small meeting rooms, banquet hall, Minister's lounge, dining hall, kitchen, IDD telephone, etc. The centre can be used for any kind of function except trade exhibitions.
Berakas Forestry Recreational Park
This park is located on the Muara-Tutong Highway, only about 10 km from Bandar Seri Begawan. The total area of forest reserve within the park is 199 hectares. The area consists of mainly kerangas forest, with a number of interesting types of tree, such as the rurunang (casuarina) and selunsor (tristania species). There are picnic and barbecue facilities, as well as an observation tower.
Meragang Beach
Further along the highway towards Muara, at the junction with Jalan Meragang, is Meragang Beach - sometimes called 'Crocodile Beach'. Despite the name, you will not find one! The beach is quite unspoilt; a peaceful spot to enjoy the sea breeze and popular with the expatriate community in the country. Meragang Beach is on the coastal road, 7 km Muara and is about 15 minutes drive from the city by way of Jalan Berakas.
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Jerudong Area
Jerudong Park Playground
A large, state-of-the-art theme park, Jerudong Park Playground is the only one of its kind in the world because it is entirely free of charge to all visitors. It opened in 1994 to coincide with His Majesty's 48th birthday and now welcomes about 2,000 visitors per day, who come to be thrilled by adventurous rides that cater to all ages. It has become one of Brunei's top tourist attractions.
The grounds, which have extensive childrens' play facilities, are open from 2.00 pm until 2.00 am daily. The games and rides open as follows : Mondays-Wednesdays 5.00pm-12.00am Thurdays & Saturdays 5.00 pm - 2.00 am Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays 2.00 pm -12.00 am During Ramadhan 8.00 pm - 2.00 am.
Muara Area
Muara Beach
The coast of Brunei Darussalam is caressed by the glistening waters of the South China Sea, and a trip to the beach will be a memorable part of any visit to the country.
Less than 27 km from Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara Beach is very popular with adults and children alike; its long stretch of perfect golden sand is ideal for strolling or sunbathing.
The facilities in the area include a well developed picnic ground, changing rooms, toilets, a childrens' playground and - at weekends - food and drink stalls. This is an ideal place for a family outing.
Bukit Tempayan Pisang
After the rigours of the beach, why not spend a while climbing the jungle path to the summit of Bukit Tempayan Pisang? Near the main road to Serasa Beach, the hill offers a commanding view of the coast and Muara town.
The remains of the Brooketon coal mine are also accessible, in dense secondary forest near Bukit Tanjong Batu, on the outskirts of Muara town. The mine operated between 1888 and 1924.
Serasa Beach
This is about 10 minutes drive from Muara. It is popular with watersports enthusiasts at the weekends and has a purpose-built watersports complex, from which you can rent jet skis or kayaks. Jet-skiing and windsurfing are the favourite activities along this bustling, lively beach.
The soon-to-be-completed new Government Watersports Complex has facilities for international-level competition events such as sailing, windsurfing and water skiing, a swell as facilities for casual sportsmen and families.
Serasa Watersports Complex
A newly built water sports Complex situated at Serasa Beach in Muara District. It has facilities for formed recreation and sports activities e.g. regatta, sailing, powered boat racing, water sports training and also informal recreation and sports activities which require simple semi-permanent structures e.g. picnicking, water skiing and fishing. The water sports Complex will also be the venue for specific sports activities and in particular international level competition such as sailing, wind surfing, regatta and water skiing.
Pulau Selirong
It takes about one and a half hour by boat to reach Pulau Selirong, otherwise known as the Mosquito Island. This little mangrove island is situated off Brunei Bay. It covers 2,566 hectares and is a source of much of the timber used for piling in the construction of homes, buildings and bridges. Facilities include a 2kms wooden walkway, observation tower, toilets and resting huts.
How to get to these places?
Places of interest within the city areas are accessible by taxis and buses. However, to get to locations outside the city, cars are available for hire . City tours can be arranged by the hotels, offering air-conditioned coached for comfort. |
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BRUNEI'S KAMPONG AIR [THE LARGEST STILTED WATER VILLAGE]
For at least 600 years, Bruneians harvested the bounty of the seas, forging a way of life that is still strongly evident in the lives of the 30,000 inhabitants of Kampong Ayer, the capital's sprawling water village.
Here, the village's centuries-old web of homes, markets, mosques, schools, medical clinics and police stations and fire staions hovers on stilts over the shallows of Brunei River. Even today, water taxis are the most efficient and popular means of negotiating the Kampong's labyrinthine waterways. For their prows, one could see the mosque's glistening minarets rising above multi-hued, garden-draped homes.
Brunei has not been spared the encroachment of high technology and high-flying aspirations, but beyond the cold blinking faces of computer screens and beneath the hum of modems, Kampung Ayer's heart still dances to an ancient rhythm.
Visitors may wander along the Kampung's pathway at appropriate hours. |
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[ Last edited by holmes at 21-11-2006 09:57 PM ] |
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[ Last edited by holmes at 21-11-2006 10:03 PM ] |
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gambar2 yg hom amik hanya dari jarak jauh jerk.....tak de gambar2 suasana kampong Air....kena g sana jawabnya... 
however hom ada gambar2 yg bleh menunjukkan suasana sebenar Kampong Air tu...gambar2 tu hom dpt dari bbrpa website.
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yg ni pong dari website lain...
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and these...
[ Last edited by holmes at 21-11-2006 10:31 PM ] |
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speed boats parking at the river side...these boats are for trips to Temburong, also to Limbang and Lawas in Sarawak...
[ Last edited by holmes at 21-11-2006 10:38 PM ] |
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petikan artikel dari Mark Eveleigh on Brunei Kg Air
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aku ahh bila ada using rasa rasanya kan buat resort arah kuala sungai brunei atu hmmmmm ganya pg metusin ani alum cukup kan mengadai barang inda jua bisai hehehehe :love::nyorok: |
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Originally posted by holmes at 21-11-2006 12:09 AM
aku dalam ada those pulut keras2 ada kacang aku tak suka
ni yang those lembut2 nye eh? lepat pisang gitu ek? |
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Originally posted by holmes at 21-11-2006 12:13 AM
fresh ek.. |
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lawa ah jambatan kayu cam gini |
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matz_rockz This user has been deleted
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thot i read it somewhere ( i might be wrong)t....kalo ada budget flight to brunei
i would like to go there |
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hmmm makin banyak gambar holmes post dah alhamdulillah cantiknya brunei thanks hol |
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Category: Negeri & Negara
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Post time 21-11-2006 09:43 PM
