BRUNEI PLACES OF INTEREST

BRUNEI-MUARA DISTRICT

GADONG AREA

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The Gadong Area is best known as Bandar Seri Begawan's commercial and shopping district. It was initially developed during the 1970s and is still growing rapidly. It now features many fine restaurants, department stores and shops. It is a thriving and bustling area, busy and thronged with shoppers into the late evening.

Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque at nightJame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah

The largest and most magnificent mosque in Brunei and known locally as the Kiarong Mosque, it was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sultan's reign. Its gold-topped domes tower over artfully landscaped gardens and fountains. A visit to the memorable place of worship is a must for any visitor, by day or night. It is situated in Kampung Kiarong, a few kilometres from the capital.

 

 


 
 Rimba Horticulture Business Centre, Kampung Rimba, Gadong

For nature lovers, a visit to the Horticulture Centre at Kampung Rimba Gadong should be interesting. Here a wide variety of local household plants and flowers are sold at reasonable prices.

The centre is open during normal working hours and is situated about 3 km from Bandar Seri Begawan.
 
 

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