Overview & visitor information
The ‘one-stop shopping complex’, this place has a variety of local and international shops, both boutique and chain-store. There are also several clinics, a large supermarket, a food court and several restaurants.
Shopping
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The ‘one-stop shopping complex’, this place has a variety of local and international shops, both boutique and chain-store. There are also several clinics, a large supermarket, a food court and several restaurants.
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Activity
Most hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan have kids clubs that can babysit and entertain children while parents can go off and explore. A popular place for families is the Jerudong Theme Park as well as the Pantai Seri Kenangan Beach. There are also plenty of parks which you can explore.
bruneiBrunei History Centre
Library
Location: Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports Stoney Road/James Peace Road Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8610 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673-2240166-9
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bruneiBrunei Museum
Museum
Located on a hill at Kota Batu road, this museum has an excellent display in the Islamic Art Gallery and a large and impressive collection of Korans filled with beautiful calligraphy and clever craftsmanship. Other galleries have bronze and natural history exhibitions. Not far away from the museum are the tombs of Sharif Ali, the third sultan of Brunei, and Sultan Bolkiah, the fifth sultan of Brunei which are quite easy to walk to.
bruneiIstana Nurul Iman
Palace
The residential palace of the Sultan, this place is located south of the city centre. It is not possible to enter, except at the holiday of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, but the huge size of the palace attracts tourists to take a picture in front of the gate.
bruneiRoyal Regalia
Museum
Address: Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam Tel: 22 44545 201 Opening Time: Saturday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 11:30am & 2:30pm - 5pm Entrance is free
bruneiKampong Ayer
Village
Easily accessible by water taxi, this beautiful place is where you’ll find hundreds of houses seemingly floating on water. Kampong Ayer is sometimes referred to as the Venice of Southeast Asia. The water village people are very friendly and many open up their homes to visitors year-round. Water taxis can be found by walking along the Brunei River or the main market in Bandar Seri Begawan. You can wave one down but remember negotiate the price before you get in. The average price for a full hour long tour is B$30 or B$15. If you'd rather not take a water-taxi tour, consider wandering around the villages yourself, starting from behind the Sultan's Mosque or from the other side in towns like Batu Satu.
bruneiUlu Temburong National Park
Park
Occupying 40% of land area, this park is truly a sight to behold. Flora and fauna is rich here and the park can be navigated by walking trails, some of which take you to the Sungai Apan waterfall. If you’re feeling adventurous, tackle the rugged two-day walk to Bukit Belalong. The high canopy walkway through the park is one of the longest in the world.
bruneiPantai Seri Kenangan Beach
beach
The most popular beach in the country, this place overlooks the South China Sea and the long coastline includes playgrounds, food kiosks, BBQ facilities and changing rooms. It’s an ideal place to visit for the day and have a picnic with the family.
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bruneiThe Airport Restuarant & Coffee Shop
The first certified halal menu restaurant in Brunei this place has a full halal menu, designated prayer rooms, close to mass transit, parking and has child friendly facilities. Reservations are not accepted.
bruneiAminah Arif Restaurant
This restaurant is deservedly famous for its ambuyat – a national dish of the pith of the sago tree, which is ground into powder then mixed with water. This dish was made popular during WWII when the Japanese invaded Borneo and cut off the rice supplies. You can add different sauces to this dish – chilli and shrimp sauces are the most popular.
bruneiNur Wanita
The newest restaurant on the block, you’ll find authentic Thai food here amongst the stylish setting. Beware the lunch crowd though which can get pretty hectic.
bruneiC.A. Mohamed
Address: Haji Daud Complex, Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BE3919 Tel: + 673 2423814 Opening Time: 7am – 8pm
bruneiTarindak D’Seni
Located at the Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre on the first floor this place has parking, is wheelchair accessible, and has a designated prayer area. The food is of a Malaysian cuisine and is ready to go if you want to eat at home.
bruneiRBC Airport Express Fast Food
Address: Brunei International Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 2339206 Opening time: 7am – 11pm
bruneiAyamku Restuarant
Location: Jl Pemancha Opening Time: Open lunch and dinner
bruneiKianggeh Food Court
Location: Jl Residency Opening Time: Open breakfast, lunch and dinner
bruneiGlo Food Court
This food court offers seafood with big aquariums allowing you to choose your dish from the catch of the day. There are other different food stalls here and you can also enjoy views of the royal barges.