Brunei Scenery ~ Crossing the Temburong Bridge ~

Running on the Temburong Bridge

I previously introduced the Temburong in "Travel to Brunei Part 4", but I would like to share the actual experience on-site in a few installments as part of the "Brunei Scenery Series".

This bridge connecting the mainland of Brunei and Temburong district is commonly referred to as the Temburong Bridge. Its real name is "Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge" and it is said to be named in honor of the 28th Sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddien III, who was the father of the current Prime Minister of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah Ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

The bridge spans Brunei Bay and is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia at 30 kilometers in length. It is the only domestic road bridge that directly connects the Temburong district, separated from Brunei Bay by Malaysia, which began construction in 2014 and opened on March 17, 2020, delayed due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Temburong district which is an enclave

Crossing the long Temburong Bridge, you are welcomed by the rich nature of the Temburong district.

Jungle Entrance

Temburong is the easternmost district of Brunei, with Ulu Temburong National Park, a national park with a forested area of 550 km² in the south. Moreover, a vast area of the Temburong district is covered in pristine rainforest, and eco-tourism is developed utilizing this environment blessed by nature. The biodiversity is one of the richest in the world, and this nature-rich environment is also a significant attraction of Brunei.

In the next post, I will share about the jungle tour in the national park that unfolds beyond the Temburong Bridge.