Brunei Travel Tips

Alphabetical Listing of Brunei Darussalam Travel Tips

TUTONG DISTRICT

Covering an area of 1,166 sq km, this is the third largest district of Brunei. The town centre is in Tutong and it has a population of over 30,000. The people are from the Tutong, Dusun, Iban and Kedayan tribes. The majority of them are Muslims, either by birth or through conversion. The roads are well connected with Muara and Jerudong with the building of the 59.4 km highway meets the existing Bandar Seri Begawan-Tutong-Seria trunk road at the town centre of Tutong. Telecommunication services are readily available by post or telephone. A 20-bed hospital in the town centre and several other health clinics provide medical assistance to the people.

Tasek Merumbun. Those who enjoy nature will delight in a day - trip to Tasek Merimbun, Brunei's largest lake. The lake naturally forms an unusual S-shape. There is a small island in the centre, which is accessible by way of a wooden walkway. The island has pavilion facilities made from tree trunks for picnicking, and is a restful and quiet spot. There are chalet facilities for research only. For those interested in botany or birdwatching, there is also a trail through the jungle. Tasek Merimbun is about 1 hr 15 min. drive from Bandar Seri Begawan.

Seri Kenangan Beach. Pantai Seri Kenangan - Literally the unforgettable beach- is a popular recreation area at Kuala Tutong. Here, the beauty of the beach is enhanced by a narrow spit of land that has the South China on one side and the Tutong River on the other. Further along the road one passes through Kampong Kuala Tutong, amidst a forest of coconut palms, to reach the old jetty. This was the site of ferry crossings over Tutong river before the present bridge was built in 1959. The beach is a 5-minute drive d\from Tutong town, and a lovely spot for picnics, fishing and swimming.

Tamu Tutong Kampong Serambungan. This big tamu, or open market, offers a great variety of produce, especially local foods, fruits, vegatables and handicrafts. Most of the vendors of these items are from the inland forest areas, who come here to sell their produce and also to buy for their own needs. Open everyday, the tamu is situated 1km from the town centre.

Sungai Basong Recreational Park. This park lies just short of Tutong town centre along the Muara-Tutong Highway. It is one of the most popular sports in the district for picnickers. The park includes a mini-lake, platforms, shelter huts and open activity areas. From the town centre, Sungai Basong Recreation park is just a 5- minute drive.