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Bandar Seri Begawan is famous among the tourist destinations in Brunei and is visited by thousands of travelers from all over the world. Bandar Seri Begawan is famous among the holidayers because no one wants to leave Brunei without visiting the capital of Brunei. Historical facts state that the first human settlement of Brunei cam around 7th century. The early inhabitants of Kampong Ayer came around this time. Traces of the early civilization have been found near the Brunei Museum. It is known that Seri Bandar Begawan, Brunei got its name from Sir Omar Ali Safuddin who is the late father of the present Sultan. The Seri Bandar Begawan in Brunei was named so in the year 1970. It is known that initially Seri Bandar Begawan was called by the name “Bandar Brunei”.

The name of Seri Bandar Begawan has an interesting history. It is said that Begawan which means “god” is derived from Sanskrit. On the other hand “Bandar” in Persian refers to port. In 2007 with the permission of the Sultan of Brunei the area of Bandar Seri Begawan was extended. It grew ten times its original size. It is known that the main sources of income for the people of Bandar Seri Begawan are related to textiles, timber, furniture and handicrafts. Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan is not at all a problem as you will find the city is well-connected with the rest of Brunei through the extensive roadways. You can always travel to Malaysia and then take a car to reach the capital of Brunei.

If you are visiting Brunei for the first time it is always better to take a plane to the Brunei International Airport which is close to the Bandar Seri Begawan. You can hire a car from the airport and within minutes you will be able to reach the capital by taking the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway. Enjoy the exclusive journey in the water taxi or the “penambang” which runs from Kampong Ayer to Bandar Seri Begawan. You can also avail of the services of the speedboat. Some of the important tourist destinations in Bandar Seri Begawan include the famous Royal Regalia Building, the Malay Technology Museum and the Royal Ceremonial Hall. Among all the tourist attractions the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is the most important and tops the list of must-sees.

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