BRUNEI - Bandar Seri Begawan
The Sultanate of Brunei is a small but very rich country (petrol, gas..) located in Southeast Asia and Bandar Seri Begawan is its capital city. It's surrounded by Malaysia (Sarawak) and has two parts physically separated by Malaysia, almost being an enclave. The Sultanate of Brunei's heyday occurred between the 15th and 17th centuries, then entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over succession and colonial expansion of European powers. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate until 1963 and Independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries.
BEST TIME to VISIT BRUNEI
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to BRUNEI
From February to April - but possible all year
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
His Majesty the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. His full name is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien. He was born 15 July 1946) and is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei.
official building
old building
Kampong Ayer - Water village
Kampong Ayer - Water village
Kampong Ayer - Water village
Kampong Ayer - Water village
Kampong Ayer - Water village
small catholic church
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Brunei's map : the country is divided in 2 part separated by Malaysia
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Main Entrance - Sultan's Palace is the seat of the Brunei government and is the largest residential palace in the world according to Guinness World Records.
Sultan's Palace is opened once a year for visit - Main gate
Sultan's Palace is the largest residential palace in the world according to Guinness World Records.