Brunei: Not Boring at All! You Can Even See Crocodiles by the Sea!
I found a cheap flight with a layover in Brunei. Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival or a 72-hour transit visa, so I decided to take a stroll around Brunei. I was surprised by how chill and fun it was. A day of city walking was just right.
🌞 Have breakfast in the morning, then start your tour.
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque 🕌️—Wu Chun's Bake Culture Bakery 🍞—The commercial street around BC. You can have lunch there. There are many options, including Chinese, Pakistani, Indian, and Malaysian food.
🕛 You can take a break at noon because it's a bit hot, then start the next leg of your journey.
Sultan Memorial Hall 🏛️—Water Village 🏡—Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque 🕌️. By then, it will be almost afternoon.
🌅 Go to the beach near the Empire Hotel in the evening.
You can go to the seafood market 🦐—then take a city walk along the beach to the Empire Hotel.
I recommend Seaworld Neptune, the largest seafood restaurant in Brunei. It's not expensive, and the seafood is really fresh.
After dinner, it will be evening. Walk towards the Empire Hotel at sunset 🌇. There is a huge seaside park with a beautiful coastline. You can enjoy the sunset view on the grass, which is very healing.
⚠️ But be careful of crocodiles by the sea. Some beaches are deserted, probably because people are avoiding crocodiles.
🌃 Take a taxi to Gadong Night Market at night.
I highly recommend Gadong Night Market. You can buy anything there, and many things are priced at just 1 dollar. I recommend the coconut water 🥥 and the fried balls (I don't know what they are, but they're delicious). You can choose other things based on your preferences.
⚠️ Download Dart to take a taxi. It's easier to get a taxi before 8 pm. People in Brunei are very relaxed. They basically work from sunrise to sunset and don't have much nightlife.
Gadong Night Market is probably the biggest nightlife spot.
That's a day in Brunei. Just right.