Tungku Beach
Tungku Beach is a deserted beach in the State of Brunei Darussalam on the South China Seashores. This beach attracts the attention of tourists who prefer ecotourism, as well as enjoy active water sports. Tungku Beach is recognized as the best place for surfing. Beautiful sunsets and the bustling sea fall in love at first sight, and nature creates ideal conditions for family picnics in the shade of trees.
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Beach description
Tungku is located in Brunei Muara district in the northwest. It is possible to get to the beach from Moire on the Tutong Muar highway towards the Empire Hotel. At the traffic circle, it is necessary to turn around and go onto the opposite lane of the highway. A couple of kilometers after the Pantai Tungku sign, turn right at the first turn and go straight, this is the way to the beach. The road to Tungku Beach is not in very good condition and is often flooded, but passage by car is quite safe.
Tungku Beach is a quiet bay, surrounded by rocks and shady trees. This beach was created artificially, from a ledge in the sea, which became the beach, and the edges of the bay were strengthened with rectangular rocks, often Tungku is recognized by this distinguishing feature. The beach area has a wide sand strip with a length of about 400 m. The bright blue water on the horizon merges with the sky. Especially romantic, the sea looks in the sun at sunset. The covering of the beach is sandy with a solid base. The entry into the sea is sloping, without stones and algae. A distinguishing feature of this beach is its depth, the shallow water is a couple of meters from the coast. Jellyfish can rarely be found in water. Unlike other Brunei beaches, mosquitoes and flies are rare on Tungka.
Tourists usually choose this place for outdoor activities, which is very popular on this beach. This beach is comfortable for family rest, but it is not recommended for children bathing because of the high and strong waves.
When is the best time to go?
It should be borne in mind that in Brunei it is humid year-round, the weather is especially bad during the period from October to January, when there are tropical rains. The rest of the year, temperature and humidity are comfortable for visiting the country.
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Infrastructure
One of the best hotels for relaxing on Tungku beach is the new family hotel D Anggerek Service Apartment Bandar Seri Begawan, one of the largest cities in Brunei, whose advantage is the availability of an airport.
Tungku Beach is not distinguished by bright and picturesque landscapes, but fairs and recreational activities on its territory attract local residents and tourists from all over the world.
Tungku Beach is the best surfing spot in Brunei. High and fast waves are a feature of this beach. Another extreme hobby on the beach is quad riding. Walks are carried out along the beach, both in large groups and individually. Recently, quad riding has become popular among families with children.
Infrastructure for playing Volleyball and Frisbee are on the beach. There are also picnic areas that are very popular on the beach. Shady trees create ideal conditions for picnics and camping.
You should definitely visit in Brunei in the city of Bandar Seri Begawan, which is 6 km from Tungku Beach, the Sultan's Palace and Ali Mosque, which is located on the water and consists of 28 villages. Great places for families are the Jerudong Park and Temburong National Park.
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Tungku is a beach that has just begun its development. Therefore, its territory is not always clean. The reason is the garbage that vacationers leave. Therefore, choosing Tungku Beach, you need to be prepared for the fact that all the garbage after the picnic will have to be taken with you.
Brunei is one of the richest countries in the world, it is often called the Islamic Disneyland, but the tourism business began to develop only in the nineties, so the prices are not too high, and Brunei itself is full of interesting sights and picturesque places.