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Kampong Ayer, the water village in Brunei

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Kampong Ayer, the water village on the Brunei River. Brunei

Kampong Ayer on the Brunei River is one of the many water villages in Southeast Asia that has always fascinated me. I’ve visited other floating villages like the one on Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia, the old Chinese Waterfront Settlement on Penang in Malaysia, the floating farms on Inle Lake in Myanmar (Burma), and the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

However, Kampong Ayer is special. A very well kept, clean and organized water village, making it a delightful experience to walk around. Watching the local villagers set their fishing nets before high tide is another charming encounter that I highly recommend.

Cruising through the meandering wooden stilt footpaths of the water village of Kampong Ayer is also a relaxing experience. During my visit, I was lucky to witness the stunning sunsets almost every day.

Waterfront of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Waterfront of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt houses in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt houses in Kampong Ayer on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Bruneian people go for a walk in Kampong Ayer, or the Water Village on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Bruneian people go for a walk in the Water Village on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt houses and wooden footpaths in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt houses and wooden footpaths in Kampong Ayer on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional stilt house in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional stilt house in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt houses in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt houses in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Green traditional Bruneian stilt house in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Traditional Bruneian stilt house in Kampong Ayer (Water Village) on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Kampong Ayer, or the Water Village on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Kampong Ayer, or the Water Village on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
A man walks around Kampong Ayer or the Water Village on the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
The Water Village on the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
People set the fishing net in Kampong Ayer before the high tide on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Setting the fishing net in Kampong Ayer before the high tide on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Brunei River

Leaving the water village of Kampong Ayer, I took a boat ride along the Brunei River and saw Proboscis monkeys on mangrove trees. These monkeys can only be found on the island of Borneo.

The sky over the water village suddenly turned surreal with strong magenta and orange colours on my way back to the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Cruising around Kampong Ayer, or the Water Village on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Cruising around Kampong Ayer, or the Water Village on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
A view behind Istana Nurul Iman, the new palace for the crown prince, seen from the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
New palace for the crown prince. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Sunset with surreal magenta and orange sky. By boat on the Brunei River.
Sunset with surreal magenta and orange sky. By boat on the Brunei River.
Metal bridge over the Brunei River at Sunset.
Metal bridge over the Brunei River at Sunset.
Beautiful sunset over the Brunei River by boat on the way back to the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Beautiful sunset over the Brunei River by boat on the way back to the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
While cruising on the Brunei River at sunset. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Cruising on the Brunei River at sunset. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Sunset on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Sunset on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Tourist takes a video of sunset on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Tourist takes a video of sunset on the Brunei River. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Brunei River and Kampong Ayer (water village) of Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei at twilight.
Brunei River and the water village of Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei at twilight.

Further related travel photography blog posts on Brunei:

If you’ve enjoyed this article on the water village of Kampong Ayer and you’re still interested in more travel photography blog posts about Brunei, check out my post on the Beautiful Mosques of Brunei, where I showcase their stunning architecture and style. I also have images of the luxurious Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei that you might enjoy.

For more photos on Southeast Asia’s lifestyle you may visit my Travel page and also read my articles on my Blog posts page.

You may also check out my portfolio page about Brunei.

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