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Best Jan–Mar · Jun–Aug
~A$140/day
Brunei
An oil sultanate the size of Norfolk, with the largest water village in the world on stilts and rainforest over most of the rest. No alcohol, and very calm.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Brunei: Jan–Mar · Jun–Aug
Cities
Where people go in Brunei
- Bandar Seri Begawan2 days is about right
Landmarks
What people go to see in Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan· 8 landmarks
Istana Darul Hana
Istana Nurul Iman
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Kampong Ayer
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Royal Mausoleum
Royal Regalia Museum
Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay
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Things to do
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Fly to Brunei
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the left
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
G
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
240V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
BND · Brunei dollar
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Helo
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not customary. A service charge is added in hotel restaurants.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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