| Similar to its colourful and precious gems and stones, | | | | worn on ceremonial occasions and have been for |
| Brunei has the abundant attractions in terms of exotic | | | | centuries, they are valued as heirlooms and collectors |
| and one of a kind tourist spots. It has all the variations | | | | pieces. The Centre also sells hand-made silver |
| of ancient reserves and ancient treasures. It has a | | | | jewellery and artefacts. |
| number of untamed and untainted ancient beauties. | | | | One of its interesting and intriguing beach attractions is |
| Let us explore the Kampong Ayer or the Water | | | | the Crocodile beach or the Meragang Beach. It is |
| Village. Kampong Ayer is often described by early | | | | located along the highway towards Muara. Unsure as |
| European visitors as the Venice of the East. The | | | | to where the name Crocodile beach came from as |
| traditional and historic houses on stilts that span the | | | | you certainly won't find any crocodiles here. Instead, |
| greater part of the Brunei River are fascinating. Home | | | | the beach is a peaceful spot to enjoy the sea breeze |
| to about 30, 000 people, the Kampong Ayer is | | | | and familiarise yourself with the expatriate community |
| accessible by boat or via wooden bridges from the | | | | in the country. It is a 15 minute drive from the city of |
| houses in Kampong Ayer, they are joined by a maze | | | | Jalan Berakas and can be used by all tourists. |
| of inert-connecting wooden walkways. It is said to be | | | | The captivating and splendid Labi longhouses are one |
| the largest collection of stilt habitations in the world. | | | | of the many attractions in Brunei. These are long |
| Most would say a visit to Brunei Darussalam would be | | | | houses, unique only in Bormeo, used as a dwelling by |
| incomplete without a trip to this unique and intriguing | | | | the settlers. It is a village under one roof. The long |
| place. | | | | houses consist of a row of family houses with a |
| Another interesting keeper of ancient beauties of | | | | communal area running the length of the building. Aside |
| Brunei is the Arts and Handicraft Centre, which is | | | | from this site, several of these long houses lead into |
| situated alongside the Brunei River. Sarongs that are | | | | the jungle. It leads you to the scenic waterfalls and hills |
| traditionally made and intricately designed are woven | | | | in primary forest. These trails are relatively |
| here using gold or silver threads. These sarongs are | | | | undemanding and guides are not necessary. |