Isnin, 28 Mac 2011

Tourist Information Center



Brunei Darussalam Tourism operates a Tourist Information Centre:
  • Outside the arrival of the Brunei International Airport.
  • Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery.
  • General Post Office Building, Jalan Elizabeth Dua,
For more information:

Entertainments

                                                         Jerudong Park Playground

Jerudong Park is an amusement park in Brunei Darussalam where the visitors can play any games here. This park is the number one famous entertainment here in Brunei Darussalam where all the joyment begins. Come here and you won't regret. The fees to enter this park is depends on how amount you want to play the games here.

 For more information on Jerudong Park and its individual facilities, call: 261 2044
For Jerudong Park Playground, call: 261 1353


Mall Cineplex - Gadong

 The Mall cineplex is the most popular cinema in Brunei Darussalam. It established in February 2004 and it has four halls. This mall is located on the third floor of The Mall Shopping Centre, Gadong. Gadong is Brunei's most popular entertainment and commercial area

Transportation

                                                                        Water Taxi

Water taxi is a unique type of transportation use in Brunei Darussalam which commonly use as a water taxis at Kampong Ayer. The Fares are about B$1 for each person.

Ferry services are available in Kampong Ayer. This ferry will off to the Malaysian town of Labuan. This service operate between 7:00am to 4:00pm and it will departs from the Serasa Terminal in Muara Town and will take 45 mins to an hour.

Bus - Courtesy of H.Afiq

This bus operate from 6.30 am - 6.00 pm. The bus fares are free for childs and $1.00 for adults. This bus service will be heading to other towns in Brunei Darussalam like Tutong, Kuala Belait and Seria. The bus terminal located at the Muliti - storey carpark on Jalan Cator in Bandar Seri Begawan.


                                                                              Taxi

In Brunei Darussalam, there are not many taxis around but metered taxis are available from hotels, shopping centres and the airport.

 


Health and Beauty

                                                               Goodvibes Mindspa

Goodvibes Mindspa is a beauty spa that located at Unit 3, 1st Floor, Block K, Kg. Pengkalan Gadong , Bandar Seri Begawan. This spa promote a float away stress in a flotation tank. A flotation is a small room that filled with 800 lbs of Epsom salts and dissolved in 10 inches of warm water which the visitors can experience relaxation in a unique ways and environment.


Eating areas

                                                             Aminah Arif Restaurant

Aminah Arif restaurant is a very popular eating area in Brunei Darussalam. This restaurant serving ambuyat as a main dish. Ambuyat is Brunei traditional delicacy. Ambuyat is a glue like texture and it must be eaten with a two pranged bamboo stick known as 'candas'. It is also to be served with dishes of meat and vegetables. There are many branch of this restaurant in Brunei:
  • Aminah Arif Kiulap - (2236198)
  • Aminah Arif Serusop - (2330773)
  • Aminah Arif Batu Bersurat - (2456447)
  •   Aminah Arif Jerudong - (26607590)
  • Aminah Arif Tutong - (4220263)

                                                                   Excapade Sushi

Sushi-addict? So, this place is A MUST GO PLACE TO EAT. The Excapade Sushi is a must not be missed when came by to Brunei Darussalam. It's cheap, fresh and so japanese style. A great place to eat!


The branch are:





















                                                              

KIU1 (Open 11am-10pm): +673 2234012.
GADONG: 2443012, 8740012.
K.B (11am-10pm): 3333993.
SERUSOP(11am-10pm): 2335512.
KIULAP2: 2234011.
BUNUT (11am-10pm): 2654312.
TIMES SQUARE (11am-10pm) 2342912
SERIA (11am-10pm) 3221222
SNOFOOD (10:15am-9pm): 2425684
 
 
                                                        Charcoal BBQ & GRILL


Where there's smoke, There's flavor! That is CHARCOAL BBBQ & GRILL. It is located at Jalan Tutong, BA 1779 Bandar Seri Begawan.
 
The opening hours:
Mon - Wed: 11:00-22:00
Thurs - Sat: 11:00-23:00
Sun: 11:00-22:00
 
For reservation: www.legallerysuiteshotel.com
 
Tel: +6732221171       







































Activities in Brunei

Golf

Golf is one of the top activity in Brunei Darussalam. To provide a great opportunity to the golfers, Brunei Darussalam has establishments the exclusive golfing. This activity is one of a major attraction for visitors and it situated at Empire Hotel and Country Club, Pantai Mentiri Golf Club and Panaga Golf Course.
 
The Empire Country Club
Jerudong BG3122,
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Tel: +673 2418222  Fax: +673 2417815
 
 
                                                                      Scuba-Diving

Nowadays, Brunei Darussalam has become an ideal place for divers. Other than scuba-diving, visitors also can enjoy surfing, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and water-skiing here in Brunei Darussalam. 

                                                                           Hiking

Brunei Darussalam offers many opportunities to visitors to experience adventure here in Brunei such as hiking. The three of the popular hiking destinations are Bukit Shahbandar, Bukit Batu Bujang Pahang and Tasek Lama.

                                                        Tasek Lama Recreational Park

                                                                  Bukit Shahbandar


 
 
 
 
 

Functions and Conference

                                                    International Conventional Centre

The International Convention Centre is also known as ICC. It is the largest meeting venue in Brunei Darussalam. The halls can accommodate between 800 to 1,000 people. It is also divided into numerous meeting rooms, banquet and dining halls and a minister lounge. It is less than 5 minutes drive from Brunei International Airport.

Bridex Hall

This hall is located at Jerudong. Many events, functions, conferences and occassions were held here such as wedding ceremonies, consumer fair, ATF Forum 2010. It features two exhibition halls, an outdoor display areas, banquet halls, four multi-purpose rooms, a marina and a business centre.



Tourist Attractions

BRUNEI - MUARA DISTRICT

KAMPONG AYER (WATER VILLAGE)

Kampong Ayer is described by early European visitors as the Venice of the East. It is made up of 28 water villages and housing an estimated 30,000 people. Kampong Ayer is the biggest water village in the world. Nowadays, it is still the traditional and historic houses on stilts and it can be accessible by boat or via wooden bridges from the houses in Kampong Ayer. It is joined by a maze of inter-connecting wooden walkways and it would be incomplete for the tourists without a trip to Kampong Ayer.



ROYAL REGALIA MUSEUM


The Royal Regalia Museum is located at the center of Bandar Seri Begawan.  It is one of famous museum and culturally significant places in Brunei Darussalam. This museum is constructed back in 1992. It was built to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei. The unique part is the visitors have to take off their shoes outside before enter the museum.
The visiting hours:
Saturday to Thursday – 9am until 4.30pm
Friday: 9am until 11.30am & 2.30am until 4.30pm
                   
                          BUKIT SUBOK RECREATIONAL PARK
Bukit Subok recreational park is a great place to exercise or even for a picnic with family. It is located at Bandar Seri Begawan. The visitors can see Kampong Ayer from the top of this hill, not only that the visitors also can see the breathtaking views.

                    Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in the heart of the city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The mosque was completed in 1958 and it is made from Italian marble, gold mosaic and English stained glass.  Beside the mosque, there is an artificial lagoon near the Brunei River that resembles a ship and it was at one time used for official state ceremonies such as Holy Qur’an readings. On Thursdays and Fridays and during prayers times and functions the mosque is closed to non-muslims.
The visiting hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 8am until 5.30pmTUTONG DISTRICT
Merimbun Lake and Heritage Park
 The Merimbun Lake & Heritage Park is located at Lamunin area, Tutong. It is the biggest lake in Brunei Darussalam. It takes about an hour to reach this lake by road from Bandar Seri Begawan. There’s a small island in this lake that around the S-shaped Lake, the visitors can go there by using the wooden walkways. This lake is safe and it provides a pavilion for picnics and nature observation.

Tamu Tutong Kampong Serambangun 
Tamu Tutong Kampong Serambangun is also known as open market. It situated about 1km from Tutong Town. This open market the visitors can buy local foods, fruits, vegetables and also handicrafts that produce from inland forest. It is open every day.

BELAIT DISTRICT
Wong Kadir Waterfall

It is a 45 minutes’ walk from Labi Road to Wong Kadir Waterfall. Wong Kadir Waterfall is the best place to see the nature green rainforest. The visitors also can do jungle trekking and picnic is also available in here. Other than that visitors also can swim and try out the pure and cold water from the waterfall.
                                                   Labi Longhouses
It is further down the Labi Road. Labi longhouse is an Iban longhouse. It is a traditional longhouse and it is a village under one roof, a long house that consists of a single shed-structure that will divided and separated other family members rooms but still can inter-connecting with each other in one roof. They are also do daily indoor activities and be social with each others in one roof. Visitors are warmly welcomed to the Labi longhouse to experience the life in longhouse.

TEMBURONG DISTRICT
Ulu Temburong National Park
It is situated at approximately 100 metres above sea-level and in the middle of the vast Ulu Temburong National Park Rainforest, on the banks of the Temburong and Belalong River. 50 metre high canopy walkway is very famous in Ulu Temburong National Park. The canopy walk is an amazing way of reaching the very top level of the rainforest.  The visitors can use longboat to go Ulu Temburong National Park.
                                                   Batang Duri Park
Batang Duri Park is located about 16kilometers from Bangar. It is around a sleepy town nestled on the banks of Temburong River. Batang Duri Park has wooden walkways and playgrounds that suited for the whole family that loves this kind of environment. This breathtaking park is ideal for a family and friends outing. The visitors are also can swim in the river which has very clean and pure waters.





Accommodation

The Empire Hotel and Country Club



The Empire Hotel and Country Club is a famous, luxurious and the only beach hotel in Brunei Darussalam. It is located in Jerudong where the coast overlooking the South China Sea and it takes 15 to 20 minutes drive from Brunei International Airport.

This hotel is considered as a 5 star hotel in Brunei Darussalam with 360 spacious guestrooms and 63 lavish suites and palatial villas.

 
Deluxe-room



 

Suite bedroom


   
Superior-room


Facilities:
  • Baby Cot/Crib Available
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness Club/Gym
  • Internet - Wireless
  • Kids Club
  • Swimming Pool - Children's
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Non-Smoking rooms/floors
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)
  • Spa facilities - indoor
  • Swimming Pool(s) - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
  • Wheelchair access


Services:
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Doctor/Nurse on call
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Foreign Currency Exchange
  • Laundry/Ironing
  • Security Guard (24 hrs)
  • Vehicle Hire/Car Rental can be arranged
  • Vehicle Hire/Car Rental Onsite

Telephone: 673 - 2418888
Fax: 673 - 2418999



ORCHID GARDEN HOTEL

The Orchid Garden Hotel is located at Kg Anggerek Desa, Jalan Berakas near with Brunei International Airport which is less than 5 minutes to come to this hotel from the airport.

It consists 154 rooms and this hotel was known as a 4 star hotel that impressive the tourists with the lobby, Grand Cesar Hall and restaurants to the Amanha Spa.

This hotel is located near with the International Convention Centre, Brunei's stadium and sports complex and government offices.



Amanha Spa
Restaurant


Telephone: +673-2335544
Fax: +673-2335444
Email: ogh@brunet.bn
Website: www.orchidgardenbrunei.com

THE RIZQUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

The Rizqun International Hotel is located at the center of Gadong. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes from Brunei International Airport. It consists of 168 rooms and suites with four food & beverage outlets. It also has the biggest pillar less ballroom which can consists more than 1000 pax.
At the same time, the quests also can enjoy the facilities in this hotel such as:

  • Rizqun Coffee House
  • Rizqun Chinese Restaurant, Poolside Bar
  • The Mall Shopping Arcade
  • Wifi at Lobby Area
  • Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre
  • Spacious Ballroom
  • Multi-Function Meeting Rooms
  • Business Centre
  • Non-Smoking Floor
  • In-Room Internet Broadband Access
  • "Surau" for Guest Used

Swimming Pool


Restaurant

Ballroom

Telephone: (+673)2423000
Fax (+673) 2428000
 Email: info@rizquninternational.com
Address: Abdul Razak Complex, Gadong BE3519
Bandar Seri Begawan, Negara Brunei Darussalam




 













Introduction on Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam is one of smallest country in all over the world and it is called as The Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures. It is located in the North-West corner of the island of Borneo and bounded by the waters of the South China Sea and situated between the longitude 114°-115° 30° East and the latitudes 4°-5° 30° North.
Brunei Darussalam has a total land area of 5765 square kilometres and it is also divided into four districts, Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait and Temburong. Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city that located in the Brunei-Muara district while the districts are subdivided into 38 mukims in Brunei Darussalam.