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Travelling to Bandar Seri Begawan? You'll need this guidebook to help you find your way. It'll show you where to stay, eat, visit and shop. It also contains useful travel tips, and lets you in on what to expect with the local food and culture. You wouldn't want to miss it!
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| The Bornean Treeshrew or Long-footed Treeshrew (Tupaia longipes) is a species of treeshrew that belongs to the Tupaiidae family. Treeshrews are small, slender mammals with long tails and soft, greyish to reddish-brown fur. They are omnivorous, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, fruit and seeds. The Bornean Treeshrew can be found in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia; like other rainforest-dwelling creatures, it is threatened by habitat loss. |
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Bandar Seri Begawan, sometimes called 'BSB' or Brunei City, is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei. As the country's centre of commerce, government and culture, it also houses some of the nation's most striking landmarks, which according to some, can all be seen in one day, as the city is so small. Visitors to Bandar Seri Begawan will find that it is quite different from other Southeast Asian cities, in that it is very quiet and there are not too many tall buildings around.
As a city steeped in Islamic tradition, it should come as no surprise that its most stunning edifice is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Built in 1958, it features a golden dome and an interior of Italian marble walls. It is particularly beautiful at night, as green lights illuminate the dome, casting a peaceful reflection on the pool below. One of the city's most popular attractions is Kampung Ayer (Water Village), which features traditional wooden houses on stilts, stretching out to sea. The people who live there are very friendly, and many open their homes to visitors year-round.
Other places of interest within the city include the Jerudong Playground theme park; the Royal Ceremonial Hall, the Royal Regalia Museum, which displays gifts received by the Sultan; the Malay Technology Museum; the Brunei History Center; and the Brunei Museum on Kota Batu Road, which has an excellent collection of Islamic art. You might also like to visit the Tomb of Sharif Ali, the third sultan of Brunei and the Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah, the fifth sultan of Brunei, which aren't far from the Brunei Museum.
Visitors to Brunei often sing praises for the local food, and the best places to sample Bruneian delicacies include: the Aminah Arif Restaurant, RMS Portview and Gerai Makan on the waterfront. Being a conservative society, there's virtually no night life to speak of. After all, Brunei is an alcohol-free country; but, think of the plus points, there won't be hangovers or empty wallets at the end of the day to deal with! If you're seeking budget accommodations, try looking up Pusat Belia, Brunei's only youth hostel, LeGallery Hotel, KH Soon Rest House or APEK Utama Hotel. However, if you want to splurge, go for the Empire Hotel and Country Club, Sheraton Utama, the Grand City Hotel or the Traders Inn.
The pace of the city is quite relaxed, and although Bruneians seem to prefer their own transportation, rather than public, there are taxis, water taxis, buses and rental cars to choose from. Brunei is accessible by land from Sarawak, Malaysia, but most visitors arrive through the Brunei International Airport, which is located about 11 km from the town centre, a mere 10 minute drive via the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway.
If you are planning visit Brunei, you may need to apply for a Visa with the Brunei Embassy or High Commission. Citizens of some countries are exempted from the requirement for social, business, or professional visits of certain periods. The validity of the Visa is 3 months and typically costs B$20.00 for a single entry or B$30.00 to B$50.00 for multiple entries.
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