Are you ready to travel to Southeast Asia after the pandemic? In this Culture and Heritage in ASEAN section, we invite you to discover great things to do while visiting Brunei and Cambodia.
Brunei
Although it is only a small country with more than 428,000 inhabitants, tourists visiting Southeast Asia should not miss this country. Brunei will bring you countless unique experiences about the culture, life and cuisine here.
Gadong Night Market
The best and most delicious way to discover a country is through food. In Brunei, the best thing to do is visit Gadong Night Market, located in Gadong town. Open daily from afternoon to evening, is where the stalls sell local food at very affordable prices. Food usually ranges from 1 BND to 5 BND (under 1 to 5 USD )
A must-try is Nasi Lemak or Nasi Bungkus - rice cooked in coconut milk with pandan leaves. The word “Nasi Bungkus” literally means “packaged rice” and this is a fast food that is loved by the locals!
Labi
An hour and a half from the capital Bandar Seri Begawan and a 45-minute drive from Kuala Belait, visitors can't help but visit Labi- Brunei's best kept secret! This is a small community belonging to the Iban tribe. They inhabited the area around 1940, residing in traditional longhouses. Visitors can stay in these traditional longhouses and watch indigenous dancers dressed in festive costumes perform dances unique to Brunei. In addition, Labi is also home to 40 waterfalls and many different species of wildlife.
Kampong Ayer
Next, we invite you to experience a colorful world with a journey to Kampong Ayer - the floating village known as the Venice of the East. The houses are connected by wooden bridges and painted in vibrant colors and patterns. Kampong Ayer is the world's largest stilt settlement, dating back more than 600 years. There are schools, post offices, gas stations and more. Visitors can walk or take a boat down the Brunei River to feel this beauty.
Campuchia
With magnificent architecture across the country and beaches stretching across the country to relax, it's no wonder that so many tourists recently choose Cambodia for their vacation.
Banteay Srei
Built in the 10th century to worship the Hindu God Shiva. The temple has many names such as "Women's Temple" and "Pink Temple". Banteay Srei means "woman's city" because of the decorative carvings of female deities on its pink limestone.
Koh Rong Island
Just a ferry ride from Sihanoukville, Koh Rong is an oasis off the coast of Cambodia. If you are looking for an exciting summer, then Koh Rong is the choice for you. The area around the beach in Koh Touch is built with bars, motels and eateries, sure to please visitors when coming here.
Independence Monument
Located in the capital Phnom Penh, is the Independence Monument - a work modeled after the central tower of Angkor Wat, forming a lotus shape. It was inaugurated on November 9, 1962 - Cambodia's Independence Day. Today, the work is also a memorial to Cambodian soldiers who died in the war. Located in the heart of the city, just 10 minutes from the Royal Palace, making it easy for tourists to visit during their stay in Phnom Penh.
There are many exciting experiences waiting for you in Brunei and Cambodia. A trip to these countries will open your mind to a lot of history and stories of other cultures.