1. Diving in Brunei
Address: No12 and 13, Block A, Bangunan HJ Abdul Rahman, Kiulap Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1518, Brunei.
This is known as the paradise for divers. It has number of diving beaches with the chance of seeing the colourful coral reefs, varieties of fishes, leopard shrimps, octopuses, lionfishes, barracudas or sometimes dolphins too. Also you will be able to see collection of wrecks also.
2. Ulu Temburong National Park
Address: Brunei.
Ulu National Park is situated on the Temburong district, spreads around 50,000 hectares. This is a protected rainforest where you can find different ecosystems over here. This is known as the green jewel of Brunei. The major plant species are palms, ferns, mosses and lichens and biodiversities like mammals, reptiles, butterflies and insects and birds.
3. Selirong Island
Address: Pulau Selirong.
If you are nature lover, this is the perfect destination. This is popular bird watching destination in Brunei. Through a thrilling boat ride you can reach in this mangrove forest. You can find some of the tallest trees in the World over here, a peaceful environment surrounded by nature.
4. Malay Technology Museum
Address: Simpang 482, Kampung Kota Batu, Brunei.
If you want to understand the history of Brunei, this is the right place. This museum is located at Kota Batu. You can understand the life style of ancient people lived here. You can learn the life of water villages, craft works, hunting tools used by them, models of houses etc.
5. Royal Regalia Museum
Address: Jln Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8611, Brunei.
Brunei has a rich history of Royal ruling of around 600 years old. This museum was opened by Sultan in 1992 and it houses the regalia of Sultan and the collections related to the commemorations of the Silver and Golden Jubilee celebrations. Large gold domes and mosaic floorings etc are the attractions of this museum.
6. Belait District Museum
Address: Jln Maulana, Kuala Belait, Brunei.
This was established in 1930 at Jalan Maulana and you can find the Malay and colonial architecture elements over here. This building was the house of a n assistant British Resident with stunning colonial architecture. It represents the community and artefacts of Belait district. You can find the ethnic groups in Belait community and the utensils used by them in their daily life.
7. Brunei Museum
Address: 482 Jln Kota Batu, Kampung Kota Batu, Brunei.
This is a National Museum was established in 1965, attracts both locals and foreigners. This is the largest museum in Brunei with largest collections of Islamic art, natural history gallery, history gallery, traditional life style of ancient community, pottery from Iran and Central Asia of 9th century etc.
8. Traditional dishes of Brunei
Address: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
The food and drinks in Brunei is really having traditional touches. Most of the restaurants offer the traditional flavours for visitors. If you get a chance there, try the following delicious dishes like Selurut, bamboo chicken, Kelupis, Pulut Panggang, Penyaram, Tapai, Keropok Udang etc.
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