B02 Half Day City & Water Village Tour

Tour code                   : B02
Tour duration             : 3.5 hours
Minimum                     : 2 persons
Departs daily at 0900 & 1330 hours

Overview:
On this city tour, you will be discovering Brunei. Drive past the Lapau, Dewan Majlis, Sir Omar Ali Saiffuddien Mosque and visit the Brunei Museum, The Royal Regalia Centre, Jame Asr Hassanil Bokaih Mosque.
Take a boat ride by local “Water Taxi”around Brunei River and visit to the local houses built on stilts where local cakes and tea will be served to you. The tour will be end by a photo at the Istana Nurul Iman (Sultan’s Palace)

Time	Program
0900 or 1330 0910 or 1340 0945 or 1445 1000 or 1500 1045 or 1545 1130 or 1630 1230 or 1700	Departure from hotel. Visit The Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. Photo Stop at Istana Nurul Iman (Sultan’s Palace) Visit the Royal Regalia Centre. Visit the Brunei Museum. Visit the Water Village Transfer Back to hotel.

We will provide:
- Trained English / Malay / Chinese Speaking Guide services.
- All transportation.
- Life jacket during boat rides on the river.

Information:
- Mosque will be close on Thursday & Friday for Non-Muslim visit.
- No photograph allows taking in the mosque & BruneiMuseum.
- Ladies visitors are required to wear a black cot (provided by Mosque) before entering to the Mosque
- Shoes to be taken off before entering to Mosque.
- Shoes to be taken off before entering to Royal Regalia Centre.

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Lapau, Dewan Majlis This is the Royal Ceremonial Hall or the Lapau, where the present Sultan, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanil Bolkiah, was crowned on 01st August 1968. This is yet magnificient architecture in the city centre. Inside, an exquisite golden dome calls for attention. Traditional royal ceremonies like the giving titles by the Sultan are normally held here. The Parliament House or Dewan Majlis adjoins the Lapau.



		Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque It is one of the most magnificent mosques in the whole of Southeast Asia and symbolizes the deep rooted Islamic faith of the nation. The mosque was completed in 1958 and is named after the 28th Sultan Omar Ali Saiffuddien, who is referred to as the architect of modern Brunei. Made from the most extravagant materials in the world, the mosque boost marble from Italy, granite from Shanghai, stained glass and chandeliers from England, and carpets from Saudi Arabia and Belgium.



Brunei Museum The museum is 6.5 from the city centre and is a most distinctive piece of architecture along the Brunei River. Most of the museum pieces inside are unique and priceless items of Islamic Arts. Detailed work of ancient calligraphers is featured through a private collection of amazingly elaborate Holy Korans, ceramic ware, glasswares and carpets. A history of the oil industry of Brunei and Borneo ethnographic displays are also shown.



		The Royal Regalia Centre The Royal Regalia Building was built in 1992 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty, the Sultan Haji Hassanil Bolkiah’s ascension to the throne, since 1967. This museum houses a huge collection of royal regalia, including the grand royal chariot, silver and gold ceremonial armory, jewel encrusted crowns and clothes used during the coronation and a replica of the throne which His Majesty uses on state occasions.



Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque Known locally as the Kiarong Mosque, this holy piece of architecture is full of grandeur and is the largest in Brunei Darussalam. The mosque was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his majesty’s reign. The gold topped domes tower over landscaped gardens and fountains for a graceful and magnificent view. Either day or night, a visit to this regal place is a must for anyone. Situated in Kampong Kiarong, it is just a few kilometers from the capital.



		Water Taxis / Water Village The early European visitors to Brunei named this the “Venice of the East” and Kampong Ayer or the Water Village continues to be a popular attraction to tourists and local alike. Visitors and locals take the ‘Water Taxis’ across the water to reach this amazing place. The Water taxis are actually speedboats which are used to ferry you across the river at such an accelerated speed that your heart seemingly jumps out of the body whenever it hit hits a waive from other boats.



Istana Nurul Iman (Sultan’s Palace) Of all the magnificent buildings in the city centre, His majesty’s royal palace, the Istana Nurul Iman, is the most impressive. Probably the largest residential palace in the world, its vaulting roof, golden dome and tranquil riverside setting makes it a spectacular subject for photography. The palace is open to the public only during Hari Raya, when Bruneians and visitors have the opportunity to greet His Majesty and the Royal Family.