Brunei Darussalam is situated on the North - West coast of the island of Borneo. This country is divided into four districts; Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait and Temburong district. It has an area of 5,765 sq.km and approximately 78% of it is covered with the prestine rainforest.You will spend 3 days 2 night staying at the Orchid Garden Hotel during your visit to this small and peaceful country.
Friday, 22 August 2008
Royal Regalia Building
Our first destination is the Royal Regalia Building which situated in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan. Inside of this building, it displays the collection of Royal Regalia, including the Royal Chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the jewel-encrusted crowns used during the coronation and a replica of the thrown which His Majesty used on state occassions. This Royal Regalia building was built to commemorate the silver jubilee anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah.
Malay Technology Museum
The second destination is the Malay Technology Museum. Situated near the Brunei Museum, this museum offers you an insight into the kind of tools ancient Bruneians used and its galleries display on ethnic Malay tribes and their lifestyles, exhibiting technologies used in Brunei during bygone eras such as boat making and silver smithing.
SOAS Mosque
Next destination will be the SOAS mosque. This mosque is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien. It is located in the capital city, near to the Yayasan Comlpex. This mosque has a majestic
golden dome and represents the nation's strong faith in Islam and shows that Brunei is a peaceful country with Islam faith as its core. This mosque is built in 1958 and stands in the centre of a man-made lagoon and on it rests the 16th century royal barge known as the mahligai.
golden dome and represents the nation's strong faith in Islam and shows that Brunei is a peaceful country with Islam faith as its core. This mosque is built in 1958 and stands in the centre of a man-made lagoon and on it rests the 16th century royal barge known as the mahligai.
Water Village or "Kg. Ayer"
Last destination will be the most famous attraction in Brunei; water village or "Kg Ayer". "Kg. Ayer" is well-known as the "Venice of the East". It is located along the Brunei river, South of the city centre, the houses of "Kg. Ayer" is made up on stilts. During the visit, try out the local delicacies,
"ambuyat". It is a white sticky starch made from ambulung, which is produced from rumbia tree.
"ambuyat". It is a white sticky starch made from ambulung, which is produced from rumbia tree.
Temburong district
The next day, you will be going to Temburong districts to enjoy the green and fresh of its rainforest. You will visit to Temburong using a longboat and during the journey, keep watch for monkeys in the mangroves and monitor lizards basking in the sun at low tide. You will be staying at Ulu-ulu resort for 1 nights during your visit to this district.
Ulu Temburong National Park
Our last destination is Ulu-Temburong National Park before going back to Bandar Seri Begawan and depart to the second destination, Singapore. Ulu-Temburong National Park is one of the most famous places of attraction in Brunei Darussalam. This National Park is rich in biodiversity
and located within the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve. It have over a massive 500 sq.km area of
undisturbed rainforestcovering most of Southern Temburong. Experience the canopy walk and a series of trees-houses which allows you the oppurtunity to observe the rainforest's diverse treetop ecosystems.
and located within the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve. It have over a massive 500 sq.km area of
undisturbed rainforestcovering most of Southern Temburong. Experience the canopy walk and a series of trees-houses which allows you the oppurtunity to observe the rainforest's diverse treetop ecosystems.
Singapore
Botanic Gardens
Our first destination is the Singapore Botanic Garden. It is a leisure garden and ornamental park founded in 1859. It covers 52 hectares of primary forest and specialty gardens. This gardens used to be home to flower
shows and hulticultural events. The National Orchid Garden boasts over 20,000 varieties of orchids. The park is a haven for plant lovers, featuring rare specimens in addition to gardens decorated with frangipanis, roses, ferns and desert plants.
shows and hulticultural events. The National Orchid Garden boasts over 20,000 varieties of orchids. The park is a haven for plant lovers, featuring rare specimens in addition to gardens decorated with frangipanis, roses, ferns and desert plants.
Singapore Zoo
Next destination is to the Singapore Zoo, which also known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens and commonly known as the Mandai Zoo. The Zoo was opened on 23 June 1973 and occupies 28 hectares of land. In this Zoo, there are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16% are considered as threatened species. The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by either dry o wet moats.
Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay
From Singapore Zoo, our last destination will be the Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay. This theater is a waterside building located on 6 hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the
mouth of the Singapore river. Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay is opened in 2002 and the purpose they built is as the centre for performing arts and place to go for world-class music, drama and dance. This building contains a 1,600 seat concert hall and a 2,000 seat theatre for the performing arts.
mouth of the Singapore river. Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay is opened in 2002 and the purpose they built is as the centre for performing arts and place to go for world-class music, drama and dance. This building contains a 1,600 seat concert hall and a 2,000 seat theatre for the performing arts.
Miri, Sarawak
Sarawak is Malaysia's largest state, endowed with the world's richest and most diverse ecosystem. You will visit one of the city in Sarawak, that is Miri. Miri is a city in Northern Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It has a population of about 300,000 people and the second largest city in Sarawak.
Lambir Hills National Park
Our first destination will be Lambir Hills National Park. It is located along the
Miri-Bintulu road, 30km South of Miri town. This park has an outstanding regional and global conservation significance for its extra ordinary species-rich and has an
area of about 6,592 hectares. Many of the trees are huge, magnificent giants that dwarf the trekker. This provides a home for 237 different species of deer and many different types of monkeys.
Miri-Bintulu road, 30km South of Miri town. This park has an outstanding regional and global conservation significance for its extra ordinary species-rich and has an
area of about 6,592 hectares. Many of the trees are huge, magnificent giants that dwarf the trekker. This provides a home for 237 different species of deer and many different types of monkeys.
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Niah Caves
Our last destination is Niah Caves. Niah Caves is located within the district of Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia situated about 109 km from Miri. This cave is famous with its edible bird nest found high up in the cave which was used to be home for stone age people before. It is an important prehistorical site where human remains dating to 40,000 years have been found. It has an area of 31.4 sq.km when it was gazetted in 1974. The items found at Niah Cave include Pleistocene chopping tools and flakes, neolithic axes, adzes, pottery, shell jewellery, boats and the famous is the human skull dated at around 38,000 years.
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