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  Temburong District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Temburong is the eastern-most district (daerah) in Brunei.
The Sungai Temburong river flows through the district, and the Sungai Pandaruan river forms the eastern section of the border with Malaysia.
The first Brunei's national park, the Ulu Temburong National Park, are located south of the Temburong district, covering 550 square kilometres of the Temburong forest.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Temburong_District   (178 words)

  
 Encounter Borneo - Brunei's attractions, accommodation, tours, information.
Temburong is the smaller part of Brunei, where traditional rural lifestyles are retained, and where Brunei's remarkable rainforest has been specially preserved in National Parks and Forest Reserves.
Temburong is remarkably free of biting insects, and most visitors do not use any repellent.
Temburong is renowned for it's blend of traditional rural lifestyles, longhouse communities, crop cultivation and rainforest.
www.bruneibay.net /kingdom_and_culture/temburong.html   (1629 words)

  
 Temburong: Humungle In The Jungle -- ThingsAsian Article
Few are more fascinating than Temburong, a self-contained district of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, on the northern coast of the island of Borneo.
Temburong, a name not on everyone's lips, is a little enclave all on its own, a part of Brunei but surrounded by Sarawak, in much the same way as Nagorno-Karabakh is a part of Armenia despite being surrounded by Azerbaijan.
Ulu Temburong National Park is the jewel in Brunei's crown of forest reserves.
www.thingsasian.com /browse/a/b/goto_article/article.1174.html   (1109 words)

  
 RUBIACEAE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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 AQUASTAT - FAO's Information System on Water and Agriculture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Mountainous terrain abounds in the eastern district of Temburong.
The district of Brunei-Muara, which includes the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, has the largest population with 201 100 inhabitants, while Temburong district in the east is sparsely populated with a total of 8 700 inhabitants.
The Temburong, the smallest of the rivers, drains a catchment area of about 430 km².
www.fao.org /ag/agl/aglw/aquastat/countries/brunei_darsm/index.stm   (1070 words)

  
 Bangar and the Temburong district, Brunei. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
Brunei's main ecotourism effort is focused on the Temburong district, a sparsely populated part of the state which is only accessible by boat from Bandar.
The area's chief attractions are the superb Ulu Temburong national park and the chance to stay in Malay and Murut kampungs or Iban longhouses.
This upstream stretch of Sungei Temburong is very shallow and when the water level is low you may have to get out and help pull the boat over rocks.
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/southeast_asia/bangar_and_the_temburong_district   (506 words)

  
 Brunei Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This is Temburong, and all it beholds the adventurous traveller today.
Temburong is a living tribute to Brunei’s dedication to preserving one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
The Ulu Temburong National Park offers visitors a peek at a world untouched by man, from above or below the forest canopy.
www.tourismbrunei.com /overview/temburong.html   (102 words)

  
 Ulu Temburong National Park - untouched rainforest of north borneo
The easternmost part of Brunei is the Temburong District, which is separated from the capital and the three other Bruneian provinces by the Malaysian state of Sarawak.
The Temburong District is rich in unspoiled natural heritage, including the Ulu Temburong National Park (formerly the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve).
As is common in tropical lowland forests, the canopy is dominated by giants of the Shorea, Dryobalanops and Dipterocarpus genera.
www.ecologyasia.com /html-loc/ulu-temburong.htm   (1355 words)

  
 Borneo Bulletin : Temburong tempts tourists
Temburong District, which is Brunei's second largest district, has many places of interest that can captivate both local and foreign visitors.
To reach Temburong from Bandar Seri Begawan, a visitor can take a forty-five minute to an hour boat-ride from the jetty which is located opposite Jasra Harrison in the Brunei capital.
Under the bridge is the Sungai Belalong or Belalong river, which is a popular spot for the Temburong locals to go fishing or mouse-deer hunting.
www.ecologyasia.com /news-archives/2001/nov-01/brunet.bn_news_bb_week_nov10ex6.htm   (490 words)

  
 Brudirect.com  - Local News
Meanwhile, the Temburong District has a new Exhibition Hall by next year enabling the district to display its historical artefacts.
The new building is located at the site of the former Temburong District Office in Pekan Bangar that has not been used since the 80s.
The former Temburong District Office used to be the centre of administration where all government offices were housed.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/May03/300503/nite12.htm   (251 words)

  
 CfBT | Brunei | Teacher Recruitment | Temburong District | Recruitment, employment, support and management over 200 ...
Temburong district is separated from the rest of Brunei by Malaysian territory which is part of the State of Sarawak.
There is one small town with two rows of shops, a market, a bank, a post office, restaurants, a hospital, government offices and fire and police stations.
The southern, uninhabited part of Temburong is accessible only by boat or on foot.
cfbt.org /bn/page.asp?page=Temburong_District&subsection=About_Brunei§ion=Teacher_Recruitment   (202 words)

  
 INTERESTING PLACES IN BRUNEI - BELAIT DISTRICT
The Temburong District is separated from the rest of Brunei by Brunei Bay and a sliver of Sarawakian territory.
Temburong hovers to the northwest of Bandar Seri Begawan, summoning visitors to take the short step into another world.
On the river trip to Bangar, which is Temburong District's main town, you will see monkeys in the mangroves and monitor lizards basking in the sun at low tide.
www.borneo.com.au /brunei/brunei005.htm   (829 words)

  
 Travel Tips - Brunei Darussalam Hotels and Beach Resorts Reservation Services
During your river trip to Bangar, which is the main town in Temburong, keep watch for monkeys, monitor lizards and crocodiles basking in the sun at low tide.
Although a few patches of land are cultivated by resident Malays, Murut and Iban, virgin rainforest flourishes across the greater part of Temburong.
It is bordered by towering forest and overlooks the crystal clear waters of the Temburong River, as well as wooden walkways for strolling and playgrounds for children.
www.southtravels.com /asia/brunei/traveltips/temburongdistrict.html   (985 words)

  
 Temburong Distric - About Temburong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
There is a pleasant breeze at the summit, and panoramic views of green jungle, blue seas, villages and fields of neighboring Sarawak.
Panoramic views are often difficult to obtain in tropical rainforest but a number of observation points of river and mountains scenery have been identified.
At the park headquarters located at the confluence of the temburong River and Belalong, there will be an Information Centre, staff quarters and a surau.
www.bruneidirect.com /About_Temburong/index4.htm   (469 words)

  
 Intrepid Tours - Ulu Temburong National Park - Brunei.
Ulu Temburong National Park occupies almost 40% of the Temburong district of Brunei Darussalam.
The Ulu Temburong National Park is a haven for scientists and all people who appreciate the imposing grandeur of nature.
It is an ideal venue for beginners or family groups to enjoy the thrill of shooting the rapids, the tranquility of drifting with the current, listening to the jungle sounds or watching for birds and other wildlife, and the fun of paddling together through the pools; everyone usually gets wet!
www.bruneibay.net /eco-adventure/natlpark.htm   (2586 words)

  
 Green Plains Energy, Inc.
The park center is within the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve in the Temburong District of Brunei.
The Center, at the edge of the Temburong River is comprised of a series of buildings that include a laboratory, meeting facilities, a kitchen and dining hall and chalets to accommodate overnight visitors.
The journey to Ulu Temburong National Park begins in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital city where all the system components are loaded onto covered water taxis (speedboats known as “flying coffins”).
www.greenplainsenergy.com /enterprisingeffort/ulu.asp   (600 words)

  
 Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Temburong springs to life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Students, cadets, scouts, girl guides and Red Crescent members made up only a small portion of participants who braved the heat as they staged a colourful spectacle for the monarch and other members of the royal family.
The beauty of Temburong was illustrated through several songs as 150 high-spirited youths and students performed energetic and contemporary dances.
It also portrayed the allegiance and gratefulness to His Majesty's rule in ensuring the well being of residents in the Temburong District, in particular, and the country as a whole.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/22_jul_5.html   (159 words)

  
 Temburong's Hidden Treasures Exposed - BruStu-Forums
The shutterbugs arrived in Temburong last Sunday morning after a boat journey from the capital passed through a network of rivers and channels behind Brunei Bay.
Temburong has been able to maintain many traditions, including a way-of-life where the natural environment is protected in national parks and forest reserves.
Riding longboats along the Temburong River, they passed through the rainforest and local longhouses and were introduced to forest life and rural lifestyles.
www.bruneistudent.com /board/index.php?s=857b71ad8328550ef24bc46cc2351ace&showtopic=11814&view=getnewpost   (742 words)

  
 Florists in Temburong Brunei
These cities and more in Temburong are available to send flowers as well as covering the entire Brunei.
Every order is handled with care and is backed by quality Temburong flower delivery in Brunei.
Temburong has numerous beautiful and seasonal flowers in Brunei.
www.palace-of-flowers.com /Brunei/Temburong/Florists.html   (69 words)

  
 Temburong, Brunei -- © www.wildasia.net
Large area of undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forest in the upper part of the Temburong River with plenty of trails, boardwalks and a canopy walkway.
On the Temburong River, Temburong District of Brunei
By boat from Bandar Seri Begawan to Bangar on the Lower Temburong River.
wildasia.net /main/destination.cfm?destinationID=247   (151 words)

  
 Temburong Rainforest
Here the Forestry Department is preserving the Peradayan Forest, and has constructed 1200 steps up through the forest (a climb of about one hour for the hardy), then a further trail leading to a fantastic view over the jungle to the sea.
Drive 16kms the other side of Bangar, along the Temburong River, which is normally crystal clear and fast flowing, and which provides shingle for construction purposes for the main area of Brunei.
Most of Temburong is dense virgin forest with a few patches of land cultivated by the Malays, Muruts and Ibans who live there.
www.conceptscom.net /jasra/docs/travel/itinerary/brunei/jhbwn08.htm   (262 words)

  
 Brunei Tour Packages / Ulu Temburong National Park Day Tour
Ulu Temburong National Park is protected for the benefit of it's unique wildlife, scientific research and low impact visitors.
With the early morning mist still rising from the forest canopy, you may see some of the many different kinds of animals that maybe active early in the morning.
Temburong is remarkably free of biting insects and most people don’t use any insect repellent.
www.centurytravelcentre.com /t_brunei_15.htm   (578 words)

  
 His Majesty meets Temburong residents in get-together
The get-together in the Temburong District was held at the vicinity of the Temburong Civic Centre in Pekan Bangar.
Representing the citizens and residents in Temburong, the Acting Temburong District Officer, Awang Haji Mohammad Yusuf bin Bakar in his welcoming speech pledged an undivided and continuous loyalty to His Majesty.
His Majesty then proceeded to meet hundreds of people in the Temburong District who were thrilled to express their birthday wishes to their beloved monarch.
www.rtb.gov.bn /NewsUpdate/2003/July03/230703/main2.htm   (339 words)

  
 Brunei Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hiking and camping are an unparalleled way to enjoy the early morning misty rivers, soaring birds and the noise of wildlife waking to the morning light.
At the Temburong National Park, a two-night tour offers visitors the opportunity to tailor their own personalised itinerary of venues and activities.
Visitors wishing to explore the jungle wilderness may opt to spend their two nights deep in the National Park, while those looking to experience Temburong’s indigenous lifestyle attractions may choose one night at either the Bangar Lodge or Rainforest Lodge and one night at the National Park.
www.tourismbrunei.com /nature/adventure.html   (309 words)

  
 Temburong Distric - About Temburong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
On your river trip to Bangar, which is the main town in Temburong, keep a close watch along the shores at low tide for monkeys, monitor lizards and crocodiles basking in the sun.
Most of Temburong is dense virgin forest, with a few patches of land used for cultivation by the Malays, Muruts and Ibans who live there
The Kuala Belalong Mini Park is in Bangar near the Temburong Civic Centre Padang, about 1-km from the town centre.
www.bruneidirect.com /About_Temburong/index1.htm   (184 words)

  
 Temburong: Humungle in the Jungle by Graham Simmons | Travel Reviews from Travel Intelligence
Temburong: Humungle in the Jungle by Graham Simmons
All accommodations are charged at a nominal fee, but you must register well in advance and bring all your own supplies.
A long day-trip to the unspoiled environment of Ulu Temburong allows the visitor to experience a wide range of various forest types.
www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/articles/art_2216.html   (1107 words)

  
 Temburong excursion Tours in Bandar Seri Begawan,Brunei
The journey takes 45 minutes cruising along the picturesque Brunei River passing the Water Village on either side of the river, winding through a fascinating landscape of dense jungle, mangrove, swamp and thick Nipah palms.
On arriving, disembark at Bangar town (Temburong district).
Transfer to jetty for a boat ride to Bangar at Temburong District.
www.best4hostels.com /temburong_excursion_brunei.htm   (277 words)

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