- The Tourist Information Centre (TIC) at the arrival hall of Brunei International airport (opening hours; 9am-5pm)
- Kampung Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery (9am-2pm)
- TIC at Bangar Town,Temburong (8am-12pm)
Jumaat, 25 Mac 2011
Tourist Information Centre
Visitors can obtain information about Brunei and related pamphlets, maps and copiesof BIG (Borneo Insider's Guide) magazine free from these three locations;
Entertainment
Jerudong Park Playground
Jerudong Park is an amusement park in Brunei. Jerudong Park lies along Bandar Seri Begawan's Muara- Tutong Highway, about a 20 minutes drive from the town central.
Visiting hours:
Rides:
Wednesday to Friday : 5pm to 12am
Saturday : 5pm to 2am
Sunday: 4pm to12am
Public holidays: 4pm to 12am
Jerudong Park is an amusement park in Brunei. Jerudong Park lies along Bandar Seri Begawan's Muara- Tutong Highway, about a 20 minutes drive from the town central.
Visiting hours:
Rides:
Wednesday to Friday : 5pm to 12am
Saturday : 5pm to 2am
Sunday: 4pm to12am
Public holidays: 4pm to 12am
BOWLING
There is only one bowling centre in Brunei, the 18 lane Utama Bowling on Jalan Tutong in Bandar Seri Begawan. Tel : 673-2-242578
Transportation
BUSES
There are six bus routes servicing the Bandar Seri Begawan area ; The Central Line, Eastern Line, Western Line and Northern Line. They usually operate from 6.30 am - 6 pm. Bus fares start from B$1. Buses heading to towns like Tutong, Kuala Belait and Seria depart from the bus terminus at the multi- storey carpark on Jalan Cator in Bandar Seri Begawan.
TAXIS
There are no metered taxis in Brunei. You can sometimes get them at hotels, shopping centres and the airport. It is advisable to prearrange your taxi rides by contacting the following numbers;
BSB - 2222214, 2226853
Kuala Belait - 3334581
Seria - 3222020. 3222155
Airport taxi service - 2343671
WATER TAXIS
These are the most common means of transportation at Kampung Ayer. You can hail one from the jetties lining Brunei River. Fares are negotiable but a standard ride usually costs around B$1. Regular boat services to Temburong operate between 7.45 am - 4 pm daily. The round trip fare is $15.
There are six bus routes servicing the Bandar Seri Begawan area ; The Central Line, Eastern Line, Western Line and Northern Line. They usually operate from 6.30 am - 6 pm. Bus fares start from B$1. Buses heading to towns like Tutong, Kuala Belait and Seria depart from the bus terminus at the multi- storey carpark on Jalan Cator in Bandar Seri Begawan.
TAXIS
There are no metered taxis in Brunei. You can sometimes get them at hotels, shopping centres and the airport. It is advisable to prearrange your taxi rides by contacting the following numbers;
BSB - 2222214, 2226853
Kuala Belait - 3334581
Seria - 3222020. 3222155
Airport taxi service - 2343671
These are the most common means of transportation at Kampung Ayer. You can hail one from the jetties lining Brunei River. Fares are negotiable but a standard ride usually costs around B$1. Regular boat services to Temburong operate between 7.45 am - 4 pm daily. The round trip fare is $15.
Health and Beauty
Cantik Spa at Radisson Hotel
Their signature treatment is Mandi Luur, which is two and a half hours of bliss. You start with a massage with a choice of oil: eucalyptus, olive or lemongrass oil. This is followed by a body scrub and then a soak in a flower bath with ylang ylang, rose petals and bougainvillea.
Dewi MTM Spa
The Indonesian beauty brand offers a range of pampering services in a relaxing Balinese style environment. The treatments are inspired by various Asian cultures
Their signature treatment is Mandi Luur, which is two and a half hours of bliss. You start with a massage with a choice of oil: eucalyptus, olive or lemongrass oil. This is followed by a body scrub and then a soak in a flower bath with ylang ylang, rose petals and bougainvillea.
Dewi MTM Spa
The Indonesian beauty brand offers a range of pampering services in a relaxing Balinese style environment. The treatments are inspired by various Asian cultures
Eating Areas
Tarindak D'Seni
It is the place to get a feel of the country's food and culture at one go. It is not only serves traditional Brunei- Malay specialities but it's also showcases local crafts such as kain tenunan (Brunei brocade), silverware and keris (dagger). You will also enjoy an additional attraction of panaromic view of Kampong Ayer.
Aminah Arif
Bruneians are very family oriented and they love to gather around an Ambuyat meal (local speciality). Instead of rice and noodles, the staple here is sago paste, which is served with a choice of side dishes. A favourite dipping sauce is the sour and spicy sambal binjai and tempoyak made eith fermented durian and forest fruit. Other dshes included belutak (sundried meat braised with tomato,chili and tamarind), pais ikan (marinated fish wrapped in nipah leaves and grill), beef jerky stir-fried with chillies and onion. To eat ambuyat, you have to use candas (prong-like a chopsticks), scoop up shiny sago paste, twirl it onto the prongs, dip it into some sauce and tuck in.
Savy's Brasserie
Dine in homely environs on well executed western food. Start with oven hot bread rools served with sweet sour chimichurri sauce. Salad lovers will enjoy the watercress salad with orange, toasted almonds and beetroot, dreesed in dried apricot and clove vinaigrette.
MUST TRY - Herb crusted rack of lamb
Activities
Hiking
Brunei offers many opportunities to strech your legs and work your muscles. Two of the most popular hiking destinations are Tasek Lama and Bukit Shahbandar.
Bukit Shahbandar
Tasek Lama
Sailing
Royal Brunei Yacht Club
The clubhouse is situated on Muara Bay with a view of Sarawak's Crocker Mountain Range. They have a swimming pool and snooker room and also have a sister clubhouse on the banks of Brunei River along Jalan Kota Batu. You can sail down from Serasa, dock at the pontoon and have a game of bridge or a meal at their restaurant.
Other Watersports
The Empire Hotel's Banana Hut is a one-stop shop for watersports lovers. Diving lessons and equipment are available but there's plenty for non-divers too such as snorkeling, parasailing, jetskiing, charter a boat or go-deep sea fishing. You will also have a relaxing day and island hop with a picnic baskets. It is open to walk in visitors as well as guests.
Brunei offers many opportunities to strech your legs and work your muscles. Two of the most popular hiking destinations are Tasek Lama and Bukit Shahbandar.
Bukit Shahbandar
Tasek Lama
Sailing
Royal Brunei Yacht Club
The clubhouse is situated on Muara Bay with a view of Sarawak's Crocker Mountain Range. They have a swimming pool and snooker room and also have a sister clubhouse on the banks of Brunei River along Jalan Kota Batu. You can sail down from Serasa, dock at the pontoon and have a game of bridge or a meal at their restaurant.
Other Watersports
The Empire Hotel's Banana Hut is a one-stop shop for watersports lovers. Diving lessons and equipment are available but there's plenty for non-divers too such as snorkeling, parasailing, jetskiing, charter a boat or go-deep sea fishing. You will also have a relaxing day and island hop with a picnic baskets. It is open to walk in visitors as well as guests.
Functions and Conference
International Convention Centre (ICC)
Located just a five-minute drive from Brunei International Airport. It offers a range of exhibition halls able to cater to large scale events. The biggest venue is the Plenary Hall that can seat for 5000 guests in a theatre style arrangement. The main Conference Hall can accomodate 1200 guests while Conference 2 comes with seven country room and a banquet hall. It is equipped with specialised audiovisual equipment, projection screens, conference video camera and fully intergrated interpretation system.
The Bridex Centre
Built on a 26 acre area in the lush Royal Brunei Polo and Riding Club. It is located on the scenic seafront site in Jerudong. It features two exhibition halls totaling 10 000sq m of space and an outdoor display area of 5000 sq m. More over, the banquet hall can seat 700 guests for a sit down dinner and 1000 in theatre style seating. There are four multi-purpose rooms, a business centre and a marina.
Located just a five-minute drive from Brunei International Airport. It offers a range of exhibition halls able to cater to large scale events. The biggest venue is the Plenary Hall that can seat for 5000 guests in a theatre style arrangement. The main Conference Hall can accomodate 1200 guests while Conference 2 comes with seven country room and a banquet hall. It is equipped with specialised audiovisual equipment, projection screens, conference video camera and fully intergrated interpretation system.
The Bridex Centre
Built on a 26 acre area in the lush Royal Brunei Polo and Riding Club. It is located on the scenic seafront site in Jerudong. It features two exhibition halls totaling 10 000sq m of space and an outdoor display area of 5000 sq m. More over, the banquet hall can seat 700 guests for a sit down dinner and 1000 in theatre style seating. There are four multi-purpose rooms, a business centre and a marina.
Tourist Attractions
Brunei Arts and Handicrafts Centre
Brunei's age old traditional arts and crafts are showcased at this centre which aims to preserve their rich legacy. Taking pride of place ae Brunei's famous brocades, kain tenunan, woven with gold and silver threads. Other than that, there are also hand-tooled silverware such as canons, the keris (dagger) and varios worked of silver artefacts.
Opening hours : Monday - Sunday
; 8am- 5pm
Admission : Free
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
This magnificent mosque sits at the very heart of the capital city and the country's Islamic faith. It was built in 1958 and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien. It is one of the famous mosque in South East Asia in which the mosque seems to be foating, surrounded by lush greenery and floral gardens. It's glittering dome is covered in real gold, soars above the skyline. Featuring luminous stained glass windows, floors of gleaming Italian marble, walls of Shanghai granite, chandeliers from Britain and carpets from Saudi Arabia. A marble bridge
Istana Nurul Iman
This is the largest residential palace in the world. It set on the banks of Brunei River. It is a stunning sight with its Islamic- Style architecture, low sweeping South East Asia style roofs and glistening domes, tiled with 22 carat gold leaf. The Istana has 1788 rooms and a banquet hall that can seat 4000 people. It's also has a Surau or prayer hall for the Sultan's family and state religious functions that can accomodate 1500 worshippers. The palace is only open during Hari Raya Aidilfitri when His Majesty throws open the doors and meets his subjects and well-wisher.
Brunei's age old traditional arts and crafts are showcased at this centre which aims to preserve their rich legacy. Taking pride of place ae Brunei's famous brocades, kain tenunan, woven with gold and silver threads. Other than that, there are also hand-tooled silverware such as canons, the keris (dagger) and varios worked of silver artefacts.
Opening hours : Monday - Sunday
; 8am- 5pm
Admission : Free
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
This magnificent mosque sits at the very heart of the capital city and the country's Islamic faith. It was built in 1958 and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien. It is one of the famous mosque in South East Asia in which the mosque seems to be foating, surrounded by lush greenery and floral gardens. It's glittering dome is covered in real gold, soars above the skyline. Featuring luminous stained glass windows, floors of gleaming Italian marble, walls of Shanghai granite, chandeliers from Britain and carpets from Saudi Arabia. A marble bridge
Istana Nurul Iman
This is the largest residential palace in the world. It set on the banks of Brunei River. It is a stunning sight with its Islamic- Style architecture, low sweeping South East Asia style roofs and glistening domes, tiled with 22 carat gold leaf. The Istana has 1788 rooms and a banquet hall that can seat 4000 people. It's also has a Surau or prayer hall for the Sultan's family and state religious functions that can accomodate 1500 worshippers. The palace is only open during Hari Raya Aidilfitri when His Majesty throws open the doors and meets his subjects and well-wisher.
Where To Stay ?
Empire Hotel & Country Club
The Empire Hotel & Country Club astounds. It is a 5 star rooms and has extravagant suites. It also offer facilities such as Championship golf course, has eight pools and also a beach resort by the South China Sea. More over Water sports and Spa also available. It is a resort for family vacations, romantic holidays or business. It is also an ideal hotel for high impact meetings and events which provide five star hi-tech meeting facilities and expert MICE team.
Rizqun International Hotel
Grand City Hotel
Grand City Hotel located close to Bandar Seri Begawan airport. It is surrounded by smal shops, restaurants and street side cafe's. Grand City is very popular with tourists and business visitors as the rooms are tastefully furnished, convenient access to nearby shops and excellent value for mony pricing
Location
The Empire Hotel & Country Club astounds. It is a 5 star rooms and has extravagant suites. It also offer facilities such as Championship golf course, has eight pools and also a beach resort by the South China Sea. More over Water sports and Spa also available. It is a resort for family vacations, romantic holidays or business. It is also an ideal hotel for high impact meetings and events which provide five star hi-tech meeting facilities and expert MICE team.
Rizqun International Hotel
It is situated in Bandar Seri Begawan making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. With its central location, it is easy to reach of most tourist atrractions and and bussines adresses. It is a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb services. Guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property including pool (kids), Sauna, Spa and Outdoor pool.
Grand City Hotel
Grand City Hotel located close to Bandar Seri Begawan airport. It is surrounded by smal shops, restaurants and street side cafe's. Grand City is very popular with tourists and business visitors as the rooms are tastefully furnished, convenient access to nearby shops and excellent value for mony pricing
Location
- 5 to 10 minutes drive from Brunei International Airport
- 5 minutes drive to Centrepoint Mall and Cinema complex
- 10 minutes drive to central Bandar Seri Begawan
Khamis, 24 Mac 2011
Brunei Tourism
About Brunei
Brunei Darussalam is one of the smallest non-island countries on earth., but is has a long history. It is located on the island of Borneo, 443km north of the equator. The size is about 5,765sq km. It is surrounded by three sides by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. To the north lies the South China Sea and Brunei Bay.
Brunei Darussalam is a country noted for social and economic progress. The country boasts a well established state education system, technical colleges and a state university. Healthcare is provided particially free of cost and government runs a housing scheme which aims to provide all citizens with affordable home.
Brunei Darussalam is one of the smallest non-island countries on earth., but is has a long history. It is located on the island of Borneo, 443km north of the equator. The size is about 5,765sq km. It is surrounded by three sides by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. To the north lies the South China Sea and Brunei Bay.
Brunei Darussalam is a country noted for social and economic progress. The country boasts a well established state education system, technical colleges and a state university. Healthcare is provided particially free of cost and government runs a housing scheme which aims to provide all citizens with affordable home.
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