Ulu Temburong National Park

Brunei's lush sceneries are without a doubt the crown treasure. If you haven't checked in at least once at the Ulu Temburong National Park - the renowned national park, you haven't fully visited Brunei. This enormous 50,000-hectare area of untouched rainforests runs across the majority of the southern district and is considered one of the world's most diversified ecosystems.

The Ulu Temburong National Park is located in the easternmost section of Brunei, in the Temburong district. This is a domain belonging to Borneo's longhouse communities and its old culture, as well as a large range of lowland and mountain forests harbouring numerous unique species. From watching gibbons hunt along the river at dawn to listening to the quiet, relaxing sounds of the jungle at dusk, this eye-to-eye encounter with nature is sure to stick with you long after you've reunited with civilisation.

The Ulu Temburong National Park is only accessible by longboat, and the journey there is included in the Temburong vacation package. Visitors can get the most out of the park thanks to a network of forest trails and plank walkways. The canopy walkway is an attraction for many tourists to Ulu Temburong. The canopy walkway, which is accessible by an hour-long hike from the park headquarters, provides visitors with a rare opportunity to explore the rainforest's rich treetop environment. From the top of the canopy walk, the views are truly breathtaking.

Location: Temburong District, eastern Brunei

Highlights: the "Green Jewel of Brunei", Riding a traditional longboat into the virgin rainforest, spending the night at Ulu Ulu National Park Resort, witnessing the sunrise over the rainforest

Best time to visit: January