Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer is in Bandar Seri Begawan. It is a 'water village' built on the Brunei River, and was nicknamed 'Venice of the East'. Described as a neighbourhood of jetties, traditional housing and structures on stilts, it became a historical landmark and settlement of the capital, which dated back to the Bruneian Empire. The settlement includes a gallery and a visitors' centre. It is accessible using water taxis or other boats.
== Trivia ==
* The name 'Ayer' in Kampong Ayer is an old-style spelling of the Malay word 'air', which translated to English is 'water'.
** It is also a reference to Telok Ayer Street, a historical attraction in Singapore.
* The nickname 'Venice of the East' is referring to Venice, Italy.
* Well-known figures who once visited the place were Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian explorer during the Magellan fleet, and Olivier van Noort, who was Dutch.
* They include many religious schools and secondary schools.