Preface by The Director of Brunei Tourism

Dear Brunei Traveler,

On behalf of BRUNEI TOURISM-the National Tourism Board of Brunei Darussalam-and over 400,000 of our country residents,It is my honor to welcome our Chinese visitors to the Abode of Peace.

It is much appreciated to Lena Yu's Around the World with Close Friends-Travel around Brunei written from a Chinese female travelers' in depth point of view,with its different state of mind,different journey story in writing,by its kind-designed introduce to Chinese tourists a very unique travel planning around Brunei.I firmly believe that" Leisurely Brunei "would be the excellent resource travel guide to you!

With this book,Lena brings to you a wonderful and hottest travel tips on everything for the best travel planning from getting around the country,things to do and dining to shopping in Brunei.

Clean,neat modern but quiet and peaceful.The Abode of Peace lives up to its name as its tranquility is apparent!I trust that from 161 km of pristine coastline,filled with palm-lined beaches and blue sea waters to vast tracts of virgin,uninhabited rain forest being the unforgettable one to your stay in Brunei,further out you will be awed by the excellent museums,resplendent mosques and scenic spotsin our country.Friends,you may visit to Brunei Tourism's official source for travel planning at www.BRUNEITOURISM.com.cn.

www.BRUNEITOURISM.com.cn.

Welcome to the abode of peace and enjoy our warm Bruneians hospitality!

Best Regards,

Mariani Haji Sabtu,The Director of Brunei Tourism Development Department