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Bandar Seri Begawan, formerly known as Brunei Town, is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei.
Bandar Seri Begawan, formerly known as Brunei Town, is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei.
The downtown area (Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Kianggeh Market, Royal Regalia Museum,...) is best covered to walk on foot. It takes 30-60 minutes to get from there to Jame Asr' Hassanil Bolkia Mosque or Gadong night market. Sidewalks are not always present, so going by bus might be the better choice.
You can hail a few water taxis at almost any dock but the most popular place to find one is at a stand behind the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah mall or at the canal market. They are great fun to ride in.
Going by a public bus is the cheapest way to travel in the city even though the buses do not operate at frequent intervals (usually 20-minute intervals) and end service quite early (at about 6 pm). All of them begin and end service at the bus terminal at Jalan Cator. The buses are actually in the form of purple-colored large vans which can seat about 20 people at the most, and are generally clean and comfortable to ride. Main bus routes include bus service 01 (Circle Line) and 20 (Business Centres Line). The detailed routes of the bus services are written on a board placed on the front window of the buses and are also can be found on the information board at the Jalan Cator terminal.
Try asking the counter tickets for a tour van to drive you around Brunei and bring you to the places. Discuss the price first before you agree to board the van.
There are not many taxis in Brunei because almost all locals own a car. The only official taxi stand is located at the bus terminal in the city center. Generally, a local taxi is quite expensive. However, it's worth to note that taxis are either using a meter, or you have to agree on the fare beforehand.
LOCAL TIME
5:30 pm
May 19, 2022
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