Tutong District

Region ·🇧🇳 Brunei

Population 51,300

Area 1,232 km²

Time zone Asia/Brunei

Official website tutong.gov.bn

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Explore Tutong District

Tutong Essentials

Tutong District showcases Brunei's ecological diversity and cultural history. Tasek Merimbun, an ASEAN Heritage Park, is a unique S-shaped black water lake surrounded by peat swamp forest. Along the coast, Seri Kenangan Beach sits on a narrow spit between the Tutong River and the South China Sea. Cultural heritage is preserved at Sungai Basong Recreational Park, which features a village with traditional houses representing five local ethnic groups. For local commerce, the town's markets offer traditional Malay snacks, fresh produce, and regional handicrafts.

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Tutong Highlights

Tutong District features a blend of natural heritage and civic landmarks. The region is home to Tasek Merimbun, an ASEAN Heritage Park and Brunei's largest lake, characterized by its unique dark water and wooden boardwalks. In the town center, a series of monuments and landmark signs, such as the Mercu Tanda Kenangan and Taman Seri Warisan Emas, commemorate royal milestones and define the administrative identity of Pekan Tutong along the riverbanks.

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Religious Sites

This collection highlights the religious landscape of Brunei's Tutong District, featuring a variety of Islamic mosques and the Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist. These sites range from the large mosque serving the Bukit Beruang national housing scheme to smaller village prayer halls like Surau Darul Hikmah. The architecture primarily reflects traditional Malay-Islamic influences, serving as central hubs for spiritual life and community gatherings across the region's diverse kampongs.

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