Tourism in Brunei David Redfern, Yvonne Follows-Smith and Clare Piper

Tourism in Brunei Three types of tourist activity 1The Empire: a beach, hotel and golfing resort on the shores of the South China Sea. 2A canopy walkway in the Ulu Temburong National Park. 3The Selirong mangrove forest reserve.

Tourism in Brunei Locations of the three tourist attractions

Tourism in Brunei The Empire Hotel and Country Club This palatial complex cost US $1.1 billion to build, and it shows. It has a huge atrium where visitors can take afternoon tea, in a style similar to Fortnum and Mason. There are a number of room complexes on the site, and extensive sun-bathing, swimming, and eating facilities. There is also a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The palace was created by the younger brother of the sultan: Prince Jefri. In the 1990s he had a lavish lifestyle. He was also the finance minister until The Empire was built during this period.

Tourism in Brunei The Empire

Tourism in Brunei

Ulu Temburong National Park canopy walkway The walkway has been built in the primary rainforest. It can only be accessed by long boat. Long boats are available at the jetty at Batu Duri, 20 km south of BSB. To reach the walkway, which is over 50 m high, visitors must first climb 1,226 steps from the river, and then ascend a scaffolding ladder. From the top there is a breathtaking view, and the classic sights and sounds of tropical rainforest. For tourists who want to stay overnight in the area, there is a small hotel nearby at Ulu Ulu.

Tourism in Brunei Access by long boat

Tourism in Brunei Ladder to the walkway

Tourism in Brunei View from the walkway

Tourism in Brunei Hotel at Ulu Ulu

Tourism in Brunei The Selirong mangrove forest reserve The Selirong mangrove forest reserve is one of the most well-preservedforest parks in southeast Asia. The 2,500 hectare area is clothed by largely pristine mangrove forest. There is a 3 km plank walkway through the forest where you can learn about the mangrove ecosystem and watch the wildlife, including the proboscis monkey and colugo.

Tourism in Brunei The walkway

Tourism in Brunei Proboscis monkeys.... Proboscis monkeys…

Tourism in Brunei …in the mangroves

Tourism in Brunei Useful websites The Empire: The walkway in Temburong: The Selirong mangrove forest reserve: recreation-park.html Photographs: David Redfern, Yvonne Follows-Smith and Clare Piper

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