4. Kampong Ayer (Water Village) – An prehistoric village built on stilts above the Brunei River immersed in cultural and historical heritage. It is known to be the largest water village in the world and some people refer it as the ‘Venice of the East’. Means of transportation consist of water taxis and plank walkways.
Basically, it is called water village because the houses, building and other public facilities are built in the bodies of water.
It is recorded that Kampong Ayer or Water Village in Brunei is made up of small villages linked together by more than 29,140 meters of foot-bridges, consisting of over 4200 structures including homes, mosques, restaurants, shops, schools, and a hospital. The 36 kilometers of boardwalks connect the buildings.