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Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan is the urban access point for Kampong Ayer, a stilt settlement connected by water and walkways. From its jetties, visitors can combine the cultural gallery with an agreed boat trip and a short walk through clearly public areas.

Bandar Seri Begawan
Photo by Tuya70 Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • Kampong Ayer lies a few minutes from central Bandar Seri Begawan.
  • Water taxis connect the city with the settlement and can serve specific routes.
  • The cultural gallery provides context on the settlement’s history and traditions.
Walkway and stilt houses in Kampong Ayer, Brunei.
Photo by Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Bandar Seri Begawan
Photo by Yu Chu Chin Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bandar Seri Begawan

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Walkway and stilt houses in Kampong Ayer, Brunei.

Kampong Ayer in Brunei, where boats connect a living neighbourhood

Kampong Ayer is best understood as a network of inhabited neighbourhoods, jetties, walkways, schools and small local economies—not as a photo excursion. This guide suggests a slower visit: start with context, then take a boat, and only afterwards walk, making practical choices about negotiating the fare, respecting privacy and recognising accessibility limits.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026