Help and Support (Tourist Information Centre)

Where to find Tourist Information Centre (TIC)?

- Outside the arrival of Brunei International Airport.
- Operates at Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery.
- Temburong District, Bangar Town.

Where to shop in Brunei?

With many shopping complexes and individual boutiques, visitors will get a chance to shop around and buy some souvenirs for themselves. Below are some of the shopping area list which attract visitors most: 

- The Mall, Gadong.
- Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.
- Q-Lap Mall, Kiulap.

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex

Q-Lap Mall, Kiulap

Image of the Mall, Gadong

Health and Fitness

People need a physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes or two to three times a week as to take care of their cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, stress reduction, weight control and general health even if they are on vacation. For those who would like to have a very comfortable work out surroundings, they can just go to:

- Fitness Zone.
- Jerudong Park Medical Centre.

Front view of Jerudong Park Medical Centre

Fitness Zone Company Logo 

Travel and Transport in Brunei

Many of Brunei's attractions lie within walking distance of each other in the heart of the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. In order to reach certain destination, public transportation is required.

- By taxi:
Taxi terminal located at the Jalan Cator car park.

- By buses:
Bus terminal located at the Jalan Cator car park in downtown Bandar.

Bus

Taxi

Beauty and Therapy in Brunei

For those who really interested to experience a full range of professional skin care treatments, here are some of the listing for beauty and therapy in Brunei:

- Zen Spa.
- Fish Spa - Skin Renew.
- Martha Tilaar Spa.

Image of Martha Tilaar Spa

Image of Zen Spa

Image of Fish Spa Therapy - Skin Renew

Special Occasions in Brunei

With its diversity of cultures and religions, as well as its Royal traditions, there are a number of festivals and festive events to be celebrated. Most impressive for visitors would be the celebrations related to:


- Brunei's Independence Day.
- His Majesty's Birthday Celebration.
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration.

Night view during His Majesty's Birthday Celebration

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration

Brunei's Independence Day Celebration

Entertainment in Brunei

Mostly offer family entertainment where it can creates strong family bonding and the best time to release tension after confronting with the busy working time and school life. Visitors can enjoy and have fun on the following amusement place:

- Jerudong Park Playground.
- Uni Arcade Funland.

Uni Arcade Funland

Jerudong Park Playground

Eating Areas in Brunei

The cuisine of Brunei is spicy and rich like the cuisines of Singapore and Malaysia. Noodles and rice form the staple food of the people of Brunei. Since it is home to people of diverse nationalities, the cuisine too is diverse and extensive. Brunei has a number of ethnic restaurants serving mainly Chinese and Indian food. Major hotels serve Continental and Western cuisine while a number of fast food places offer a quick bite. Here are a few listing of eating areas in Brunei:

- Royal Brunei Catering Restaurant.
- I-Lotus Restaurant.
Charcoal BBQ and Grill Restaurant.

Charcoal BBQ and Grill Restaurant

I-Lotus Restaurant

Royal Brunei Catering Restaurant

Activities that can be done in Brunei

Vacation activities for tourists are plenty in Brunei which make each vacation a more enjoyable occasion.

1) Sightseeing
Brunei is an ideal tourist destination as it offer unique culture, the marvelous architecture, the fascinating history and the attention-grabbing natural wonders of the country is sure to win the heart of the visitors in no time.

2) Diving
Brunei has become an ideal place for divers. The experienced divers as well as the amatures can enjoy diving as the 12 to 33 meters deep wrecks provides a fine opportunity for diving. Other than diving, visitors can also enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, water-skiing and etc.
 3) Fishing
It is not only one of the major activities of Brunei but it has a great contribution to the economy of Brunei. Trevallys, Barracuda, Dogtooth Tuna, Albacore Tuna and various other species of fish can be found in the waters of Brunei. Angling is thus a major tourist activity in Brunei.

4) Golf
The exclusive golfing establishments of Brunei provide a great opportunity to the golfers. It is becoming a major attraction for visitors. Pantai Mentiri Golf Club and Panaga Golf Course are the main golf courses of this country.


5) Shopping
Visitors can get earthenware ornaments, exotic furniture designs, mats and so on at very attractive prices in the malls and small shops of Brunei. Brunei also has many departmental stores that have all the big international merchandise brands on display.

Image of fishing activity in Brunei

Image of golf activity in Brunei

Image of diving activity in Brunei sea

 

Where to held functions and conference?

Suitable place to held any functions and conference are:

- International Convention Centre (ICC):

Shortly known as the ICC and is the largest meeting venue in Brunei Darussalam. It has made the country capable of hosting high profiled events such as ASEAN Ministers Meetings (AMM), Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC 2000) and ASEAN Tourism Forum (2001). It has the state-of-the-art-technology making it an excellent venue for big events.

- BRIDEX Hall:

Located not far from the Royal Brunei Polo and Riding Club in Jerudong. It has been used by the country to host events such as ASEAN Tourism Forum (2010) and Consumer Fair (2010).

Front view of BRIDEX Hall

Front view of International Convention Centre (ICC)

A Must Visit Places in Brunei

In Brunei Darussalam, there are many places of interests to be visited by the visitors. Among all these attractions, a MUST visit places are:

- Kampong Ayer (Water Village):

A long journey along the Brunei River will be the perfect experience into the country's past. It houses the largest water village in the world, Kampong Ayer. Known as the "Venice of the East" by European tourists, Kampong Ayer has about 42 villages.

- Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque:

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is perhaps the country's most recognisable landmark and located close to the Yayasan. Built in 1958 by the late Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien during his reign. The mosque stands in the centre of a man-made lagoon and on it rests a stone replica of the 16th century royal barge known as the Mahligai.

- Brunei Museum:

Established in 1965 and located at Jalan Kota Batu. It displays a collection of historical artefacts including Borneo Ethnography and Natural History as well as Islamic Art.

Night view of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Image of Kampong Ayer (Water Village)

Front view of Brunei Museum

Where to stay in Brunei?

There is a wide choice of hotels, guesthouses and serviced apartments in the capital and throughout the country. Hotel accommodation in Brunei Darussalam meets the requirements to all types of visitors such as from top luxury to business to tourist class and even accommodation in the rainforest. Here are some listing of the best hotels to stay in:

- Empire Hotel and Country Club.
- Centrepoint Hotel.
- Orchid Garden Hotel.

Image of Empire Hotel and Country Club Surrounding

Front view of Centrepoint Hotel

Side view of Orchid Garden Hotel 

Facts and Figures About Brunei

- Country's Name: Negara Brunei Darussalam (Abode of Peace).
- Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan.
- Head of State: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 29th Ruler of Brunei.
- System of Government: Independent sovereign constitutional Sultanate with His Majesty The Sultan as the supreme executive authority and as Head of State as well as Head of Government.
- Brunei Independence: Independent from the British since 1st January 1984 but National Day is celebrated every 23rd of February.
- Religion, Culture and National Philosophy: Officially adopted the Malay Islamic Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja or MIB).
- Size of the country: 5,765 km2.
- Location: Located on the Norhwestern shores of the Island of Borneo and it was bordered by Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak along with Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan.
- Climate: Pleasant equatorial climate (hot and wet) throughout the year.
- Population: 398,000 people.
- Language: Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language but English is the language of business and is widely spoken at all levels.

What Makes Brunei Unique?

- The last sovereign Malay Sultanate in the world.

- The only country in the world ruled according to the Malay Islamic Monarchy philosophy.

- The 3rd largest island in the world and the only one shared by 3 countries.

- Home to the world's longest unbroken reigning dynasty, with 29 Sultans of the same dynasty having ruled Brunei since 1363 AD.

- Has the world's largest residential palace, Istana Nurul Iman, with 1,788 rooms.

- Has the world's biggest human settlement at Kampong Ayer with over 20,000 people.

- The most easily accessible pristine rainforests in the region coverage its total landmass of 78%.

- Has one of the most unique and magnificent hotel properties in the region, the Empire Hotel and Country Club.

- Has some of the most beautiful Mosques in South East Asia.