Kuala Belait is the second largest city in Brunei. Kuala Belait lies along the Belait River near the South China Sea, west of Seria. Kuala Belait is a river port at the center of an oil field that includes offshore wells.

Getting There

By bus

The Kuala Belait bus terminal is located in the middle of town.

• To/from Miri: The Miri Belait Transportation Company runs buses between Kuala Belait in Brunei and Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia. Through tickets to/from Miri are available but the journey however requires two bus changes, one at the Sungei Tujoh border checkpoint and one just a short distance outside Kuala Belait where you disembark from the bus, board a ferry to cross the Belait River and then board another bus parked at the other side of the river.
• To/from Seria: Regular buses shuttel between Kuala Belait and Seria. Journey time is half an hour and cost B$1 one way.
• To/from Bandar Seri Begawan: There are no direct buses between Kuala Belait and Bandar Seri Begawan. Take the Seria bus and change to a Bandar bus there.

Places To See

Kuala Belait town itself has a number of tourist attractions. Some of these are:

• The Silver Jubilee Park and beach along South China Sea. The park is situated beside Jalan Maulana, facing the South China Sea. It was built to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s accession to the throne, as a gift from the people of Kuala Belait. Apart from the commemorative arch (or pintu gerbang in Malay) and the monument, there are exhibition huts, shelters, toilets and a children’s playground.
• The monument, built to commemorate the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 50th Birthday, located along the Belait River.
• The Kuala Belait Boat Club (KBBC), located on the Belait River.
• The passenger ferry across the Belait River to Kampong Sungai Teraban. Other tourist attractions in the vicinity include:
• The teapot (locally known as 'kiri') roundabout in Kg. Sg. Pandan, its construction sponsored by Brunei Shell Petroleum.
• Istana Mangelella - the residence of the Sultan of Brunei in the Belait district.
• Sushi Excapade - A very famous sushi restaurant located near WY shopping centre and TyreMart. It serves sushi with a very reasonable price and taste very delicious. A famous spot that draw the Mirians to Brunei.

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Eating

• Syazana Café, in the Sentosa Hotel. This cafe offers a chic atmosphere with genuine Indian and Malayan food

Accommodation

• Riviera Hotel, The rooms at the Riviera Hotel are modernistic, comfortable, and relaxing decor. Between $40-$80 US dollars.
• Sentosa Hotel, in the center of Kuala Belait.This is a small boutique hotel with a modernistic setting.
• Government Rest House, Guest house located on the beach. A 10 minute walk from the Jln McKerron bus station. Between $50-$65 Us Dollars.
• Seaview Hotel,Best hotel to stay in for day trip around Kuala Balait. Located 4km out of town alongside a beach road leading to Seria. Average cost of $77-$120 US dollars.