One-Day Layover Itinerary in Bandar Seri Begawan
π 1. Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque π Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque π 10 BND taxi (~15 mins from airport) | Free entry β° Open from 8:30 AM (closed at noon & Fridays) πΈ Photography allowed | βοΈ Air-conditioned π Dress code: Men: No shorts Women: Cover knees, arms & hair (free robes available) πΏ Shoes off | Washing area outside πΌ 2. BIBD Frame (Giant Photo Frame) π *5-min walk from Omar Ali Mosque* π 3. Royal Regalia Museum π Royal Regalia Museum | πΆββοΈ 800m from Omar Ali Mosque π 5 BND/person | π Shoes off | πͺ Lockers available πΈ Photos allowed (no videos) | π« No photos in guarded rooms π Exhibits: Coronation throne, royal attire, gifts from foreign leaders π½ 5. Lunch π΄ Find a restaurant along the way to the Water Village (Google Maps recommended) π€ 6. Kampong Ayer (Water Village) & Proboscis Monkey Tour π Brunei Waterfront πΆ Private boat tour: 30 BND for 2 people (1 hour) π Saw proboscis monkeys & crocodiles! πΏ Boatman took us deep into the rainforest & helped take photos π¨ Super refreshing river breeze in the heat! β³ Best to visit after the mosque (since it closes at noon) β 7. Coffee Break π¬ Relax at a mall cafΓ© (Jame' Asr Mosque opens at 2 PM) π 8. Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque π Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque β° Hours: 8:00β12:00 | 14:00β15:00 | 17:00β18:00 Fridays: Afternoon only π Same dress code (free robes) | π Shoes off β¨ 24K gold domes! π 7. Gadong Night Market (Optional) π Near Gadong Mall | π Opens at 4 PM π₯ Too hot? Skip if needed! βοΈ 8. Back to the Airport π 8.5 BND taxi π Duty-free souvenirs available (bought cute monkey keychains!) πΊ Rest area with charging ports near gates π° Water dispenser (bring your own cup) π Key Notes: Attractions 1-5 are within walking distance. Brunei is HOTβfew pedestrians, but drivers are polite. Locals are incredibly friendlyβalways smiling & welcoming! A peaceful, clean, and elegant countryβfelt like a warm golden embrace of positive energy! π± For visa, SIM cards, cash, & taxis, check my other guide! #Brunei #BandarSeriBegawan #TravelDiaries β¨π