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.



Tuesday 22 March 2011

Tourist Attractions in Brunei

Places Of Tourist Attraction
*** For Nature Lovers, they can visit:

The entrance of the Ulu-Ulu Temburong National Park

----->>> Ulu-Ulu Temburong National Park Rainforest- This park is ideal for the nature lovers, where this park is away from stress of work and they can enjoy the green jewel of this untouched forest. Ulu-Ulu Temburong National park is located on the banks of Belalong river, so basically to get there we have to use a special boat called 'Temuai'. In this Ulu-Ulu Temburong Rainforest, there is a canopy which is long elevated walkaway where the visitors can climb up the scaffolding a very high about 3 to 4 storeys high, this will allows visitors to observe the rainforest from the tree-top and they will get panoramic view of the whole Temburong rainforest.

Long walkway and the scaffolding.
If the tourist or visitor want to stay there overnight, they can stay at the Ulu-Ulu Temburong Resort. In this Resort, they have offer comfort Villas and Rooms. Other than that, visitors can do any kind of activities in this Ulu-Ulu Temburong National Park Rainforest, such as trekking to waterfall which the fare cost BND$60.00, longboat ride BND$20.00, Kayaking BND$20.00, canopy walk BND$20.00, rafting, night jungle walk, medicinal trail, swimming and etc.

----->>> Tasek Lama
Waterfall in Tasek Lama
Tasek Lama- Tasek Lama Recreational Park is also known as 'Taman Peranginan Tasik Lama.' It is situated in Bandar Seri Begawan. Tasek Lama Park offers leisure on well-made walkaways through the small park which has benches and picnic spots, as well as waterfall and ponds with water lilies. The park is equipped with modern infrastructure provided by the Government which can be utilized by visitors. Among them is refloxology site. It is made from special stones where stroller can have foot massage after a tiring walk using the natural resources method.

Solid block for rock climbing


Reflexology stones
 The park also provides activities for hard adventure like the wall for climbing, which is situated near the waterfall. There is a platform where people can just have picnic or relax by the side of the natural resources and enjoy the beauty of the flora and fauna.



----->>> Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreation Park



Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreation Park-Bukit Shahbandar is Forest Recreation Park which is located in Muara Tutong highway of Bandar Seri Begawan. This forest is most challenging and wildest trails in the capital. This park is also one of the most popular trekking trails among the locals. For tourist who love to do hard adventure they can go to this forest recreation park,as this forest recreation park also provide mountain bike trail.

Small mushroom house in Bukit Shahbandar playground

Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreation Park famous with sport activities like trekking and hiking to reach the hill peaks. People can see panoramic views towards Muara, across Bandar Seri Begawan and over Jerudong from the observation towers. Bukit Shahbandar also offers leisure on well-made walkways, benches, picnic spots, huts, man-made landscape and also mini playground for children to play.



**** For the Handicraft Lovers, they can visit to :
----->>> Tamu Kianggeh



The entrance of Tamu Kianggeh

Tamu Kianggeh is located at the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan,near the bank og Sungai Kianggeh across the chinese temple in Bandar. Tamu Kianggeh is actually 'Taman Peranginan Sungai Kianggeh', but commonly known as Tamu Kianggeh. 'Tamu' is an open day market. While, the name of Tamu Kianggeh is come form where the Tamu located at the bank of Sungai Kianggeh.

Small 'Takiding'

Colourful 'Tudung Dulang' that are sell in Tamu Kianggeh.
          

















The peak hours of Tamu Kianggeh is in the early morning. The most highlight of Tamu Kianggeh is the handicraft that are originally made by the experience and expertise locals but, its low prices and high quality of product are the most value to the buyer. Other than local delicacies, Tamu Kianggeh also highlighting the traditional medicine that the local elders have sell such as traditional pre-wedding care and after birth care. Tourist can buy the local handicraft and also the traditional medicine as their souvenirs to bring home. For tourist who loves handicraft, they may find good bargains here as their souvenirs. The traders in Tamu Kianggeh also sell many old porcelain and jewelry such as ring stone, old Brunei and Chinese coins for tourist to have a look and buy.



----->>>Sumbangsih Mulia


Colourful of local delicacies

Sumbangsih Mulia located at the Kampong Beribi. Sumbangsih Mulia, often visited by the local people especially in the early morning and lunch hour. The most highlight of Sumbangsih Mulia is the food not only have great taste but also have affordable price, which range from as low as BND$1.00. Tourist can also freely choose different type of dishes as sumbangsih Mulia have offered local to western dishes.

'Takiding' and 'Nyiru'

'One of the huts that sell the local handicrafts'
Traders in Sumbangsih also sell  local handicrafts such as 'Takiding', Nyiru', 'Tudung Dulang', 'Bakul', 'Bubu', small handicraft that made as keychain and more. The local handicraft sell in the upper and lower floors of Sumbangsih Mulia are more and less the same, but it is more to 'Kain Tenunan' which is local weaved cloth like 'Kain Songket', 'Kain Tenunan Jongsarat', 'Songkok' and also old porcelain like 'Keris' or daggers. Tourist can buy this local handicraft as their souvenir.