Brunei (Things to do - Places to Visit) - BRUNEI Top Tourist Placesbr Country in Asiabr Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, in 2 distinct sections surrounded by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It's known for its beaches and biodiverse rainforest, much of it protected within reserves. br br The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is home to the opulent Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque and it's 29 golden domes. The capital's massive Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of Brunei’s ruling sultan.