Bandar Seri Begawan
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
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Introduction
Bandar Seri Begawan, or BSB, is the capital of the small Sultanate of Brunei's. When Antonio Pigafetta visited Brunei in the mid-16th century, he described a water village made up of 25,000 homes on stilts with a palace in the middle. The water village, Kampong Ayer, exists to this day, albeit significantly modernized with electricity, televisions and even internet access.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Kampong Ayer, the Water Village, is a district of Bandar Seri Begawan and home to 30,000 people. All of the buildings in the Water Village are constructed on stilts above the Brunei River.
- Jerudong Playground, a theme park.
- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
- The Royal Regalia Building houses a collection of the sultan's treasures. Entrance is free.
- Brunei Museum
- Taman Tasek is a forest reserve in the middle of the city. It features a natural waterfall.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Bandar Seri Begawan has a tropical climate with hot and humid conditions year round. There is not a specific dry and wet season, though September to November is the wettest time of year, while January to March is the driest. February and March have some more sunshine as well, so this is a good time to visit.
Temperatures are around 31 degrees Celcius during the day and 25 degrees at night.
Getting There
By Plane
Brunei International Airport (BWN) is served by several international airlines and is the base of the Royal Brunei Airlines. There are daily flights to and from London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Kota Kinabalu.
A taxi from the airport to BSB costs roughly B$25 and takes 20 minutes.
The airport is also a stop on several of the city's bus routes, providing a much cheaper alternative at B$1.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
Buses are a comfortable and cheap mode of transport. Six bus routes operate in the city; the Central, Circle, Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Lines.
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei Hotel | 95, Jalan Pemancha BSB BS8811 | Hotel | 81 |
| Jubilee Hotel | Jubilee Plaza Jalan Kg Kianggeh | Hotel | 76 |
| Sumbiling Eco Village | Unit B1, first floor, Warisan Mata Mata Gadong | Campsite | 100 |
| Terrace Hotel | Jalan Tasek Lama | Hotel | 79 |
| Traders Inn | Blk. D, Lot 11620, Jalan Gadong, | Hotel | 80 |
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