Brunei Darussalam Tourist Destinations

Brunei Darussalam Tourist Destinations
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1. Tourist Destinations

2. Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront The waterfront of Brunei's capital, recently turned into majestic bay side promenade , is a great place for a reminiscing especially in the evening. Where we can find restaurants offer local and "exotic" food and drink.

3. Billionth Barrel Monument Witness the continuing importance of oil to Brunei's economy - https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/441/18783325086_2e361d90b1_b.jpg

4. Brunei Museum The sultanate's national museum has sections on Islamic art, traditional Bruneian culture and natural history. Highlights include 9th- and 10th-century. http://www.bt.com.bn/sites/default/files/styles/600x450-watermark/public/images/front/A6_94.jpg?itok=3Jbxy8XA

5. Empire Hotel & Country Club See the architectural masterpiece that is the Empire Hotel & Country Club set in acres of tropical gardens at the doorstep of one of the oldest rainforests in southeast Asia. http://www.oxfordtravels.com/asia/brunei/empirehotelandcountryclub/gifs/hotelview.jpg

6. Istana Nurul Iman the world's largest residence of any sort anywhere in the world, H ome to the sultan and his family. The interior can be visited only during the three-day Hari Raya Aidil fitri celebrations at the end of Ramadan http://tripfreakz.com/uploads/ini01.jpg

7. Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque Grandest mosque, built in 1992 to celebrate the current sultan's silver jubilee on the throne, features intricate terrazzo The complex is especially magical around sunset http://www.samsays.com/Images/2595981675_79b99dee6d_m.jpg

8. Jerudong Theme Park This amusement park has lost most of its rides to bankruptcy but has recently recast itself as a family-oriented theme park with plenty of performances, gardens and fountains - fun for children and adults alike. https://seeetheworld.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/jerudong-park.jpg

9. Kampong Ayer Built along the banks of the Brunei River, the sultanate's largest water village is an ideal place to get a sense of Bruneians' traditional way of life. After taking a water taxi over from downtown Bandar Seri Begawan, visitors can stroll among colourfully painted houses on wooden boardwalks. http:// media-cdnmpong-ayer-venice-of.jpg

10. Muara Beaches Several stretches of sand suitable for sunbathing are situated not far from Brunei's main commercial and ferry ports. Food stalls make picnicking easy and delicious. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DqTh8_KB4pY/T8oc_9LrWbI/AAAAAAAAH44/XCqPDBn3JDg/s1600/muara+beach.jpg

11. Oil & Gas Discovery Centre http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dl2-2s2klSg/VQM1vE0JC_I/AAAAAAAAAlY/E5D2nSufzK4/s1600/1.png Brunei's main centre of oil and gas production is home to a museum dedicated to the extraction of petroleum, source of the sultanate's extraordinary riches. Sponsored by Brunei Shell, the centre has educational programmes featuring science and engineering.

12. Pulau Selirong mangrove The largest island I n Brunei, much of it covered with mangroves, has been turned into a wildlife sanctuary where visitors can often spot endangered proboscis monkeys. Other wildlife includes macaques, kingfishers and eagles. http://bt.com.bn/sites/default/files/styles/600x450-watermark/public/images/articles130914-ROI-130914Roi-PulauSelirong_130914-ROI-130914Roi-PulauSelirong-019_5C.transformed_1.jpg?itok=sm0MeUrJ

13. Royal Regalia Museum The finest, royal bling is the draw at this museum, which features the sultan's coronation parade on the ground floor http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/07/c9/6d/05/royal-regalia-museum.jpg

14. Tasek Merimbun lake http://www.borneo.com.au/site_content/images/brunei/tutong.jpg Brunei's largest lake. Located in a hill resort in the Tutong District just over an hour's drive from Bandar Seri Begawan, peaceful picnicking, birdwatching and jungle trails await

15. Thank you http://www.worldtravelguide.net/brunei/things-to-do