Attractions

_{Kampong Ayer Stretching for several miles along the banks of the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer, Brunei's famed water village, is a fascinating glimpse into Brunei's past.}

Built entirely of stilt houses and wooden walkways, this cluster of 42 villages housing more than 30,000 inhabitants is the world's largest water village. Some people refer to it as the 'Venice of the East'.

_{Kampong Ayer retains much of the historical features of the 16th century when Ferdinand Magellan's chronicler first discovered it.}

Ulu Temburong National Park occupies almost 40% of the Temburong district of Brunei Darussalam. It is regarded by many as the best preserved  tropical rainforest on Borneo.

The park includes a range of wilderness habitats, from lowland forest and jungle rainforest, to montane forest at an elevation of almost 2000 metres.

SOAS Mosque, this is one of the most magnificent mosques in Southeast Asia. Built in 1958 as a symbol of the Sultanate's faith, the mosque which bears the name of the Sultan who built it, features resplendent marble and granite floors, stained glass and chandeliers from all over the world.

_{Outside, the mosque is surrounded by a serene manmade lagoon where a 16th centurymahligai or royal barge reposes. The view is especially captivating at night when the lights are on.}

_{The Royal Regalia Museum Built to commemorate the 1992 Silver Jubilee of His Majesty's ascension to the throne, this ornate building with a distinctively gilded dome holds a veritable collection of precious ceremonial regalia.}

Priceless collections such as jewel-encrusted crowns, a royal chariot, gold and silver armoury, a replica throne and gifts that His Majesty has received plus a full documentation of the history of the Constitution of Brunei Darussalam are all exhibited here.

The Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque Grand and opulent, with shimmering golden domes and intricately ornamental minarets set in a landscape of gardens and fountains, this mosque is arguably the most magnificent in Brunei today.

_{The Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is also known as the Kiarong Mosque because of its location.}

Taman Persiaran Damuan The best view of Istana Nurul Iman is from the Taman Persiaran Damuan, a leafy, scenic park along the river bank off Jalan Tutong.

_{It has walkways, a well-equipped playground and features six outdoor sculptures by Asean artists, on the theme of Unity in Diversity. Persiaran Damuan is popular for jogging and has several food stalls in the evenings.}