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B04 Full Day City Tour

Tour code                   : B04
Tour duration             : 6 hours
Minimum                     : 2 persons
Departs daily at 0900

Overview:
On this full day tour you will visit many renowned places of interest. You will be driven past the Lapau, the Dewan Majlis and the Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. You will visit the Tamu (Open Market), the Malay Technology Museum, the Brunei Museum, tomb of the fifth Sultan of Brunei, (Sultan Bolkiah 1485-1524).You will proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. You continuing your tour after lunch, visiting the Regalia Centre, the Sultan's Palace (Istana Nurul Iman) and take a water taxi ride to the water village and visit a house there, where local cakes and tea will be served. Your tour will end after your visit to the new mosque- Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.

Time	Program
0900 0910 0930 1000 1015 1130 1230 1330 1415 1445 1530 1630	Departure from hotel. Visit to Tamu (Open Market) Visit to Omar Ali Saiffuddien Mosque Visit to 5th Sultan’s Tomb Visit to The Brunei Museum Visit to Malay Technology Museum Lunch at local restaurant Visit Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque Photo stop at Istana Nurul Iman Visit to Royal Regalia Centre Visit to ‘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.
- Lunch at local restaurant.

Information:
- Mosque will be close on Thursday & Friday for Non-Muslim visit.
- No photograph allowed to be taken in the mosque & BruneiMuseum.
- Ladies visitors are required to wear a black cot (provided by mosque) before enter to 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.



Tamu (Open Market) Just along the Sungai Kianngeh in the central of the city centre, is the tamu or open market. The tamu is open everyday from morning to late evening. Local foods, fruits, vegetables, flowers and handicrafts can be found here. Boats go in and out of the Kianggeh River as goods and products are shipped to and from this place.



		Malay Technology Museum Visitors to the museum are given a rather detailed insights into the lives of the Bruniean’s in the days of the yore. Authentic 3 dimensional displays of boat making, fishing, metalworking and gold smelting show the ingenuity of the earlier generations in utilizing locally available materials into everyday items and artworks. Traditional techniques of house building and various aspects of Malay life transport the visitors to another place, another time.



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.



Ancient Tomb of the 5th Sultan (Sultan Bolkiah 1485-1524) This is the mausoleum of the fifth Sultan Bolkiah, who reigned during the 15th century. He bought Brunei to prominence as the dominant power in the region. This quiet and peaceful place lies on the bank of the Brunei River off the Jalan Kota Batu, near the Brunei Museum.



		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.



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.



		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.