Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan: Travel Facts & Tips

Discover Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan — Gilded mosques & river villages.

•The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, completed in 1958, features a stunning golden dome that is 52 meters high and is surrounded by a man-made lagoon.
•Bandar Seri Begawan is home to Kampong Ayer, the world's largest water village, where over 30,000 residents live in stilt houses and it has been inhabited for over a thousand years.
•The Royal Regalia Museum showcases the crown jewels and ceremonial regalia of the Sultan of Brunei, including a gold-plated chariot used during royal events.
•Brunei's national park, Ulu Temburong, is known as the 'Green Jewel of Brunei' and contains some of the oldest rainforest in the world, estimated to be over 50 million years old.
•The city is known for having one of the highest per capita incomes globally, with a significant portion of its economy driven by oil and gas reserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gilded mosques & river villages.

The best time to visit is Jan–May. Budget travelers typically spend $40-80 per day.

Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan is located at coordinates 4.8895, 114.9418 in Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan.