Things to do in Brunei

Known for its stunning mosques, its virgin rainforest and the world's largest floating village, this tiny Southeast Asian destination is tailor-made for short, unforgettable getaways. Many of Brunei's best attractions have to do with the outdoors, and nature lovers will find an abundance of fun activities.

Those who venture out into the lush, tropical rainforests (which are perhaps the best preserved in Asia) can enjoy canopy walks, firefly boat trips and encounters with fascinating endemic animal species such as the extremely shy proboscis monkey.

Stops at the country's breathtaking mosques should also be high on any visitor's to-do list. The wonderful, Moghul-style Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is worth seeing in particular. Other marvellous sights include the Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront, which is the ideal place for an evening stroll, and the Istana Nurul Iman. With almost 1, 800 rooms, the Istana Nurul Iman is officially the largest house in the world.

Bandar Seri Begawan photo

Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) is something of an anomaly for a capital built on oil money, where the cityscape is virtually free of showy places trumpeting wealth. All it has along the…

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque photo

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

The Mosque is named after the 28th Sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddin, and took four years to build. Finally completed in 1958, its design takes much from the Mughal architecture of India,…

Temburong photo

Temburong

Physically separated from the rest of Brunei by Sarawak's Limbang division, Temburong is the country's green jewel and a nature lover's dream destination. Just a short boat trip aw…