BRUNEI-GREEN JEWEL


Brunei Darussalam is a peaceful and an Islamic Sultanate, the country is still covered in dense vegetation, but with its mineral resources of oil and gas Brunei has become one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Brunei Darussalam has lost none of its traditions and is proud of its culture and heritage. Their heritage is rooted in the way they follow the principles of Malay Muslim Monarchy. The Malay Muslim Monarchy is an idealogy on which are founded all the basic values of Bruneians such as their religion, family, respect of the law and their way of life.

Brunei has become the attraction of tourist because of their unique culture and traditions. Such example is weaving which is an ancient craft in Brunei Darussalam, which has always been done by women in the old days.



Friday 25 March 2011

Activities That You Can Do In Brunei

-----> Proboscis Monkey Tour

Tourist can have a tour that start from the Yayasan Jetty,using a local wooden boat into the mangrove swamp. The fare for this tour will only cost you BND$10. The cruise start along the Brunei river where they can observe the villagers life on the water village. They get the chance to see the largest residential palace 'Istana Nurul Iman'.If they are lucky, they can see crocodile.

As the boat cruises along the river, stop will be made as they want the tourist to try and spot the primate species of proboscis monkey. The proboscis monkey normally rests on the branches of the mangrove trees. The best time for tour is in the early morning so that tourist or visitors can have a closer look for the proboscis monkey. Then, the tour will end back to the Yayasan Jetty.

-----> Bird Watching in Sungai Seria Wetlands
                                                   

For nature-enthusiasts, they can do a bird watching tour along Sungai Seria Wetlands which is one of Brunei's best places to see waterbirds,especially migratory birds. Birds that can be seen in this Seria Wetlands are at least six species of bird, the Oriental Darter, Chinese Egret,Lesser Adjutant,Malaysian Plover,Blacktailed Godwit and Asiatic Dowitcher. Other animals like little Egret,estuarine crocodile,Fiddler crab. In this Sungai Seria Wetland, they are also species of amphibians,reptiles and mammals. The best time for the bird watching is from October and by April.

-----> Fishing at Kampong Sungai Matan

Kampong Sungai Matan is one of the villages under Mukim Kota Batu. The village built to look much like water village, it is built half on land and half on water situated between Jalan Kota Batu and the Brunei river.

Several memorable and unforgettable activities that can be experienced when visiting Kampong Sungai Matan, you can experience the daily life of the villagers which is the lifestyle of the Bruneians during the old days, you can walk along the bridge to enjoy the scenery of Kampong Ayer. At Kampong Sungai Matan, you can catch fish or feed the fish. They are also entertainment that shows the cultural and traditional games like 'Congkak','Hadrah' and traditional dance.

Guest can also participate in producing the local products through the cottage industry like making dried prawns 'Udang Kering' processing, 'Keropok Lekor', prawn crackers and making local cakes. For visitors, they can take a tour on one of the boats to the Kampong Ayer at Mukim Kota Batu and see the natural wildlife.

To experience the fishing activities at Kampong Sungai Matan, it cost BND$55.00 for a minimum  of six person. While, for the Brunei River cruise, it cost BND$35.00 for a minimum of six person.

-----> Scuba Diving

Poni divers offering PADI scuba courses and guided tours at the Serasa beach to see underwater world filled with colourfull fishes and corals. They also offer underwater guided tours, scuba gear retail and rental, water sports lesson and rental, fishing and island-hopping trips.

Scuba diving is quickly becoming the sport in Brunei. For non-divers, this is the best chance for you to be a diver and to share your experience journey under the water.

----->>> ATV-All Terrain Vehicles

For people who loves to do hard adventure activities, there is a place where people can rent the ATV,which is in Tungku Beach. It only cost BND$5.00 per 15 minutes ride.

All Terrain Vehicle is hard adventure activities which also known as four wheeler.All Terrain Vehicle is like desert racing where the vehicles are for outdoor people who like to do extreme activity. This activity includes on dirt trails and other unpaved environment. This activity is suitable for outdoor people or as a person hobby.