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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Best known for its lush and pristine tropical
rainforest, the government has taken steps
and initiatives to preserve Brunei’s cherished
jungles to avoid activities that might
compromise its rich natural resources such
as deforestation and habitat loss. By taking
care of the greenery, the country has managed
to turn itself into one of Southeast Asia’s top
ecotourism spots.
The majority of the pristine rainforest – at 70
per cent – is preserved as the Ulu Temburong
National Park situated in the Temburong district,
while 58 per cent is under legal protection. This
was made possible through the Heart of Borneo
initiative, a tri-lateral agreement signed by
Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia to protect the
lush ecosystem against any acts of devastation
against the rainforests. The Ulu Temburong
National Park is known to host an unimaginable
range of diversity and is home to some of the
world’s rarest species.
Brunei has become increasingly known as a
prime diving destination. With constant sun
throughout the year and warm waters that
accommodates a number of historic wreck
diving sites, it is not hard to see why Brunei has
been attracting diehard divers from all over the
world.
ECOTOURISM