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Brunei River

The Brunei River is part of daily life in Kampong Ayer, a group of communities built over the water. Water taxis offer a way to travel along the river and reach walkways in the area.

Walkway and stilt houses in Kampong Ayer, Brunei.
Photo by Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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What makes it special

  • See Kampong Ayer’s communities from the river.
  • Combine a water-taxi ride with a walk along the boardwalks.
Water taxi beside the jetties of Kampong Ayer.
Photo by Mstyslav Chernov Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Kampong Ayer in Brunei, where boats connect a living neighbourhood
Photo by Pangalau Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Brunei River

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Stilt houses and water taxis in Kampong Ayer on the Brunei River.

Kampong Ayer on foot and by water taxi from Bandar Seri Begawan

A leisurely visit to the village on the river: which walkways to explore, how to hire a boat and why to add a museum to the route.

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Profile updated: 11/10/2026