Named after Brunei's 28th sultan, the Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque overlooks a picturesque lagoon. Built in 1958, it features Italian marble, chandeliers flown in from England, and a gold-leaf dome.
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque —
Named after Brunei's 28th sultan, the Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque overlooks a picturesque lagoon. Built in 1958, it features Italian marble, chandeliers flown in from England, and a gold-leaf dome.
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The capital of Brunei might be the tiny sultanate's largest city but it's still very low-key compared with other Southeast Asian capitals. Travelers can expect low-rise buildings, gardens, mosques and waterside promenades.
Bandar Seri Begawan —
The capital of Brunei might be the tiny sultanate's largest city but it's still very low-key compared with other Southeast Asian capitals. Travelers can expect low-rise buildings, gardens, mosques and waterside promenades.
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Opened in the 1960s, Kianggeh Market is one of the country's largest and most popular markets. Among the hundreds of stalls, travelers will find a wide range of fresh fruits, local vegetables and seafood.
Kianggeh Market —
Opened in the 1960s, Kianggeh Market is one of the country's largest and most popular markets. Among the hundreds of stalls, travelers will find a wide range of fresh fruits, local vegetables and seafood.
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The market also offers a taste of traditional Brunei snacks. Here, a woman makes an apam balik<em> </em>pancake, a sweet, buttery concoction full of peanuts.
Kianggeh Market —
The market also offers a taste of traditional Brunei snacks. Here, a woman makes an apam balik pancake, a sweet, buttery concoction full of peanuts.
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Located along the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer is the world's largest water village, home to about 30,000 residents.
Kampong Ayer —
Located along the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer is the world's largest water village, home to about 30,000 residents.
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Also known as the Kiarong mosque, this impressive structure was finished in 1994. It comprises 29 gold domes and gorgeous gardens.
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque —
Also known as the Kiarong mosque, this impressive structure was finished in 1994. It comprises 29 gold domes and gorgeous gardens.
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Home to the Sultan of Brunei, the Istana Nurul Iman is the world's largest residential palace, with 1,788 rooms, five pools and a helipad.
Istana Nurul Iman —
Home to the Sultan of Brunei, the Istana Nurul Iman is the world's largest residential palace, with 1,788 rooms, five pools and a helipad.
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One of Brunei's most prestigious hotels, The Empire Hotel and Country Club is famous for its beachfront address, old-world atmosphere, and extensive gold facilities.
The Empire Hotel and Country Club —
One of Brunei's most prestigious hotels, The Empire Hotel and Country Club is famous for its beachfront address, old-world atmosphere, and extensive gold facilities.
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