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.

Sunday 27 March 2011

Transportation in Brunei

----->>> Buses
Purple Bus
The Brunei Bus routes

Buses in Brunei usually operated from 6.30 am to 6.00 pm, the bus fare start from BND$1.00. The bus terminal is located at the multi-storey carpark on Jalan Cator in Bandar Seri Begawan. Buses in Brunei are purple in colour and it is the transportation for tourist and also the locals from Bandar Seri Begawan to other districts (Tutong and Kuala Belait).

----->>> Taxis
In Brunei, there are not many taxis around, but the meter taxis are available which you can get them near the hotels, shopping centres and also at the airport.

Hotline for Taxis in Bandar Seri Begawan: 2222214/2226853

----->>> Water Taxis or Riverboats
The water taxis are the most common in Kampong Ayer. In Brunei dialect it is called 'Perahu tambang'. 'Perahu' is the boat, while 'tambang' is taxi. People who live in Kampong Ayer used water taxi or riverboat as their transportation for them to commute. So, this water taxi is an ideal way to see Kampong Ayer and to visit the places of attraction of Kampong Ayer Tourism and Heritage Gallery. The water taxi usually collect their passengers from the banks of Brunei river and from Yayasan Jetty. The fares are negotiable and the standard price only costs BND$1.00.

Boat services to Temburong, start operating from 7.45 am to 5.15 pm daily. A round trip fare costs BND$15.00. If for only one way to Temburong, it only cost BND$6.00 for adults, elderly and youth BND$5.00,while children under 3 years old, free of charge. The small boat can accommodate 12 passengers, while the two times bigger boat can accommodate 24 passengers. The boats provide amenities such as life jacket and also compartment for luggages.

----->>> Ferry Services
Ferry services in Brunei is for the people who want to go the Malaysian town of Labuan, Limbang, Lawas. The Ferry services operate from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm. For Labuan destination, it departs from the Serasa Terminal in Muara town.
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