Introduction to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu, which is the largest city in Bhutan. Thimphu is in the valley of the Wanghe River and is known as a religious city. There are many scenic spots here, not so much as temples and religious castles. Thimphu is surrounded by a lot of dense virgin forest, the air is very clean, small area, a total of 12 main streets, streets flanked by shops, hotels, and cinemas, are the most bustling streets in Bhutan. Here are some of the busiest streets in Bhutan, and a beautiful little city.

1. Introduction to Thimphu

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in the Wangqu Valley, which is the political, military, religious, and cultural center of Bhutan. Although Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, it is not as flashy as other cities. There are no tall buildings here. It is a completely rural scene. Here the mountains are beautiful, the air is good, the streets are very clean, and the people are simple. Thimphu has two short streets. All the buildings are built in the traditional Bhutanese architectural style. The walls are made of white and red, and the wooden structures are painted.

Bhutan is surrounded by mountains, and the Bhutanese people have built a town in a relatively flat river valley, Thimphu is such a town, the construction and 13th century, the area is not very large, with only about 50,000 residents, not as big as a small county in our country. There is no modern atmosphere here, and the religious color is very strong. In sharp contrast to the isolation of the country, there is persistence and adherence to tradition and purity. Thimphu City center is home to Bhutan's busiest shopping street.

2. Street style

In this beautiful town, looking in the distance are white snow mountains, very poetic. Thimphu is also a religious city, with many tourist attractions associated with temples and Buddhism, as well as the highly religious citadel and the highly-priced Zashqudzong, which embodies the architectural style of ancient Bhutan. The Tashichojong, a very famous Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, is also the center of government in Thimphu. It is the office of the current king, as well as the Ministry of Home affairs and finance, and it is the summer residence of the religious chiefs and the central religious institutions.

3. Introduction to Street View

Built on a cliff, the Tiger's Nest Temple is as famous a landmark in Bhutan as the Leaning Tower of Pisa is to Italy or the Eiffel Tower is to France. Bhutan's national treasure is the Tiger's Den, a trekking site known as one of the top 10 super temples in the world. There is no cable car and you have to hike up to the top of the mountain, but if you get tired of walking, you can rent a horse on the way, it is very peaceful, the structure is very striking and charming, it is a pleasant sight to see, you can enter the tea house, and you can have a vegetarian buffet.

Thimphu is the political center of Bhutan and a key area of national construction. The urban structure is relatively perfect, the economic construction is good, the cultural life is richer, and the transportation environment is more convenient. However, in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, there are no tall buildings, only clean and tidy streets.

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