Brunei is a small sultanate in the north of Borneo where the golden domes of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque are reflected in the lagoon, with rainforests and the water village of Kampong Ayer stretching alongside. A trip to Brunei is a calm city, clean streets and a chance to step into the jungle.
An independent trip to Brunei is convenient to combine with Malaysia: the country borders Malaysian Borneo, and the airport of Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) is linked by flights with Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and other hubs of the region.
Why independently
- Compact. The capital's main places take a day or two.
- Calm. One of the quietest and safest countries in the region.
- Nature. Ulu Temburong National Park and Borneo's rivers are nearby.
When is it best to go
The climate is equatorial: warm and humid all year. There is less rain from February to April; at other times the downpours are short but frequent. There is no separate "low season" for the city.
Visa and entry
The entry conditions for Russians change — check the current rules on the official website of Brunei's immigration department.
Where to stay
- Bandar Seri Begawan — mosques, museums, the water village
- Tutong and Belait — beaches and the oil coast
- Temburong — rainforest, boats along rivers
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