A good place to start a visit to Kampong Ayer – and get acquainted with Brunei's pre-oil culture – is the the Cultural & Tourism Gallery, directly across the river from Sungai Kianggeh (the stream at the eastern edge of the city centre). Opened in 2009, this riverfront complex focuses on the history, lifestyle and crafts of the Kampong Ayer people. A square, glass-enclosed viewing tower offers panoramic views of the scene below.
