Brunei Journal — Three Places I Visited
Brunei Journal — Chapter 1

Blazing Sun, Quiet Country

The first three places I visited in Brunei — the river capital of Bandar Seri Begawan, and the deep rainforest of Temburong.

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The Route So Far

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Viewpoint Museum Nature Mosque Shopping

1 Energy Hub · 2 Royal Regalia · 3 Ulu Temburong · 4 SOAS Mosque · 5 Istana Nurul Iman · 6 Balai Khazanah · 7 The Mall Gadong · 8 Jame’Asr Mosque

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Viewpoint · Muara

Brunei Energy Hub

Visit at dusk and the sky glows beautifully behind the oil-history exhibits. Free entry is a nice bonus.

★★★★☆
2
Museum · Bandar Seri Begawan

Royal Regalia Museum

A compact but rewarding look at royal history and coronation ceremonies. Right in the city centre, so easy to fit in.

★★★★☆
3
Nature · Temburong

Ulu Temburong National Park

A traditional longboat ride upriver, then a canopy walk high above the rainforest — an unmissable Brunei experience.

★★★★★
4
Mosque · Bandar Seri Begawan

SOAS Mosque (Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque)

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Viewpoint · Bandar Seri Begawan

Istana Nurul Iman

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Museum · Bandar Seri Begawan

Balai Khazanah Islam Brunei

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Shopping · Gadong

The Mall Gadong

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Mosque · Bandar Seri Begawan

Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

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Coming Up Next Wishlist

A quick look at what’s worth seeing.

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Luagan Lalak

A lakeside boardwalk in the Tutong district — a calm spot to slow down in nature.

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Wreck Diving, Pulau Pilong

A shipwreck dive off Muara — not many people realise you can dive in Brunei.

Cafes in Gadong

Reportedly an area packed with great coffee and tea spots.

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Billionth Barrel Monument

A monument in Seria where the first oil pump still stands — also a popular sunset spot.

On the Food List To try

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Ambuyat

Brunei’s national dish — a starchy sago dip eaten with special forked sticks.

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Nasi Katok

Rice, fried chicken and sambal — a cheap, everyday favourite you’ll find anywhere.

Brunei Journal — 2026

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