Wasai Kandal
About 12 kilometers (7 miles) southwest
of Bandar Seri Begawan is Wasai Kandal. In reality, it is a forest area
with waterfalls and pools. Do not miss out on the beautiful Air Terjun
Tinggi waterfalls. There is a wide and easy-to-follow path that leads
past picnic ponds and pools towards it. Another waterfall a distance away
is the Air Terjun Rendah. It has its own picnic area too. To get there,
you will need a car.
Pantai Seri Kenangan
Pantai Seri Kenangan is also popularly
known as Pantai Tuton, a famous beach with picnic tables and simple restaurant.
On one side of Pantai Tuton, you'll see the ocean and on the other side
is the Tutong River. The white-sand, casuarina-lined beach is definitely
the best in Brunei. Daily, there is a market in the nearby town of Tutong.
The beach itself is quiet and perfect for camping. Tutong is located on
the main highway, halfway from the capital city of Seria. You can easily
get there by bus.
Batang Duri
There is an Iban longhouse on the Temburong
River known as Batang Duri. It is located about 40 kilometers southeast
of Bandar Seri Begawan. If you are on a visit here, it is advisable to
introduce yourself to the chief before checking out the place. For those
who are a lover of nature, then hop on a boat to the Kuala Belalong Field
Studies Center. It does researches on tropical rainforest species. The
surrounding forest is a beauty, rich in flora and fauna with lots of exciting
walking trails and some accommodation. Do check out the Taman Batang Duri
zoo located nearby as well. The zoo has a collection of animals such as
civets, monkeys, otters and birds.
Peradayan Forest Reserve
Bukit Patio and Bukit Peradayan is located
within the Peradayan Forest Reserve. You can reach the peaks by walking
along a trail. It is the most accessible rainforest in Brunei. Here, you'll
get to admire unique wildlife such as squirrels, treeshrews, moonrat,
and mouse deer, amongst others. You might not have the opportunity to
see many of these nocturnal species but you will probably get the chance
to see hornbills.
Pulau Ranggu
Pulau Ranggu is home to a large colony
of proboscis monkeys. It is located in the middle of the river near the
royal palace. There are also a number of macaques here. It is a thrilling
experience to tour the place on a water taxi. You may even spot some monkeys
at sunset.
Jerudong
Jerudong is the sultan's favorite place.
Here, he indulges in polo. Jerudong Park has a huge complex with a polo
stadium, luxurious stables, a golf course and other facilities for trapshooting
and croquet. However, entry is by invitation only. There is also a massive
new amusement park at Jerudong. The number of rides is huge. Located just
behind the park is the Jerudong Beach with great cliffs offering great
views. There are also stalls that sell fishes. To get to Jerudong, head
north off the main highway between Bandar Seri Begawan and Tutong. The
place is best visited by car.

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