Thimphu City, Bhutan Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and the largest city in the country. It is located in the Wanghe River Valley and is a religious city. Most of its attractions are temples and religious castles.Attractions distribution:
The city of Thimphu is surrounded by dense forests, the air is fresh, and the urban area is small. The 12 main streets are quiet and clean, with shops, hotels and cinemas scattered on both sides of the streets. Most of the residential buildings are scattered on both sides of the Wanghe River, with distinctive ethnic characteristics. Famous attractions in the city include Tashi Chodzong, Sintoka Castle, National Monument of Bhutan, State Post Office, Thimphu Thakin Zoo and the Royal Palace of Bhutan.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, Photography, CityTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Bhutan>Thimpu City
How to get there:
Fifty-five kilometers outside Yanbu City, there is a medium-grade highway connected to Paro International Airport (the only international aviation airport in and out of Bhutan), which connects New Delhi and Cape Garda in India, Kathmandu in Nepal, Dhaka in Bangladesh, and Bangkok in Thailand. . Bhutan's only open land border is Phuentsholing in the south. After exiting here, there is Jaigaon, a small town in West Bengal, India. From here you can take a flight to Bagdogra or take a train to Siliguri to continue your journey to other parts of India.
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Precautions:
1. Before eating, drinking, or drinking tea, you need to throw a little food or tea into the air to pray for God's blessing.
2. The Bhutanese government strives to maintain domestic culture and traditions, so it is illegal for tourists to purchase unapproved religious relics and antiques. If you are interested in the above items, you can purchase them at designated stores.
3. Bhutan is the first country in the world to ban the sale of cigarettes. Since December 17, 2004, Bhutan has banned the sale of cigarettes and smoking in public places nationwide.
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
March → May and September → November every year
Shopping recommendations:
Handmade items, masks, woven baskets, wooden bowls, handmade paper products, metal crafts, thangkas and exquisite stamps of Bhutan, as well as plaster masks, carpets, jewelry, etc.
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