Mosque

The iconic white mosque with its distinctive golden dome is one of the main symbols of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque is named in honour of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien, who ruled from 1914 to 1967. [btn "Compare hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-saifuddien] This mosque is the main Muslim shrine in Brunei and serves as a symbol of the Islamic faith of…

Mosque

The more modern of the two national mosques stands near the Gadong Night Market, about 3 km from the central Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. [btn "Compare hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-bolkiah] The mosque was built in honour of Sultan Hassanil Bolkiah, who ruled Brunei from 1967 to the present. 29 golden domes With a capacity of 5,000 people, the mosque is the largest in Brunei…

Village

Just across the river from the modern centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, you'll discover one of Brunei's most famous attractions. Kampong Ayer is one of many traditional villages built on stilts right in the water. This is one of the reasons why Kampong Ayer is one of the places that earned the nickname "Venice of the East" after the famous Italian city. [btn "Compare hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid…

Market

Sample the best Brunei specialities and enjoy an evening of aromas and flavours at Gadong Night Market. Eat great, cheap food and enjoy the atmosphere of the free evenings when the locals hit the streets after work. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Brunei" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-gadong] What to buy at Gadong Market? The night market in Bandar Seri Begawan is mainly a kingdom of food and drink. Inside…

Lookout

A popular tourist attraction, "Frame Brunei Darussalaam" is a picture frame-shaped structure over 9 metres high. Located in Taman Makhota Jubli Elmas Park, tourists can see through this frame to take photos of the iconic Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque with the historic ship in the foreground. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Brunei" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-frame] Visit ideally in the early evening, when the…

Museum

The Royal Regalia Museum is one of Brunei's major cultural institutions and is the most visited museum in the country. The museum displays objects related to the family of Sultan Hassan Bolkiah, who opened the museum in 1992. [btn "Book a hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-regalia] There is a special focus on the silver and golden jubilee of the Sultan's reign with many photos,…

Museum

A very nice museum of Brunei's naval history can be found in Kota Batu, about 4.5 km east of the centre of Bandar Seri Begawan. You can also visit the Malay Technology Museum in close proximity. [btn "Book a hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-maritime] Museum collections The Maritime Museum is divided into 3 sections: The first section displays more than 13,500 items from a…

Bridge

A popular destination for locals strolling along the main waterfront promenade is the majestic Brunei River Road Bridge with its beautiful golden dome on its single support. The bridge has a very long official name "Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha" after Queen Saleha. [btn "Book a hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country/bn.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bsb-most] Locals therefore shorten it to the more commonly used …

Palace

Istana Nurul Iman is a huge yet mysterious sultan's palace located on the western edge of the city near the Brunei River. The palace, said by locals to be the largest in the world, was completed in 1984 and serves as the residence of the Sultan of Brunei. The name Istana Nurul Iman is derived from Malay and Arabic words and translates to "Palace of Light and Faith." [btn "Compare hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan" https://www.booking.com/country…