With a recorded history spanning more than half a century, Brunei offers visitors an interesting and educational insight into the country's cutural heritage through its many museums and other cultural sites.
Opened in 2009, the kampong Ayer Tourism and Cultural Gallery showcases the History of Kampong Ayer from as far back as the 10th century. There are five galleries in the building with each one featuring the diffrent facets of village life and interesting artefacts, arts and crafts.
opening hours:
sunday to Thursday, 9am-5pm
friday, 9am-1:30pm and 2:30pm - 5pm
saturday, 9:45am - 5pm
Brunei Museum
The Brunei Museum, established in 1965, houses a collection of historical artifacts including the Borneo entnography and natural history displays, as well as Islamic Arts, documenting the origins of much of Bruneis culture. Centuries old Quran, glassware, ceramics, jewelleries, tapestries and military artefacts are some of the exhibits on display. Other displays include ancient Chinese ceramics, porcelain and jade, oil and gas development and dicovery galleries. The museum is located at Jalan Kota Batu, about 6.5km from the heart of the capital, BSB.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursdday, 9am - 5pm
Friday, 1am - 1.30pm and 2.30pm - 5pm
Saturday, 9:45am - 5pm
The Royal Regalia Building
\The Royal Regalia Building was built to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the Sultan's accession to the throne in 1992. The museum is home to a collection of royal regalia, including the royal chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the jewel-encrusted crowns used during the coronation and a replica of the throne, which is used by the Sultan on state occasions. There is also an exhibitions which fully documented the history of the constitution of Brunei.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday , 9am - 5pm
Friday, 9am - 1:30 pm and 2.30pm - 5pm
Saturday, 9.45am - 5pm
Eco-Tourism
Taman Tasek Lama
Here lies one of the oldest recreational parks within the city which offers visitors a relaxing scenery as well as an eight-metre wall which greets avid rock climbers.
Bukit Shahbandar
Bukit Shahbandar or Pine Forest is famous for sport-enthusiastic such as joggers, cyclists and hikers alike, with its accessible summits and scenic views of the South China Sea.
The spot is also ideal for having picnics with family as there is a playground for children.
Muara Beach and Serasa Beach
These beaches are ideal for weekend picnics.
Ypu can also partake in some water sport such as sailing, kayaking and water-skiing.
Pulau Selirong
Pulau Selirong is an island 45 minutes by boat from muara. It is filled with mangrove swamps and full of wildlife. There is a a two-kilometre wooden walkway built to offer close-ups of the scuttling life forms that thrive in the unique ecosystem.
Ulu Temburong
National Park Rainforest
Covering over 500-square kilomeres of rainforest inSouthern Temburong, the park is a treasure trove of exotis flora and fauna. There are marked trails to help you with your trek, including elevated wooden walkways,. For a breathtaking view, go for the canopy walk which gives you an aerial view of the rainforest. One of the main attractions in the park is the infrastructure of modern civilization, the Ulu Ulu resort, which is located in the middle of the vast Ulu Temburong National Park Rainforest, on the banks of the Temburong River and Belalong River.
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