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Eastern Bhutan, Bhutan
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Trashiyangtse - Dzongkha: བཀྲིས་གཡང་རྩེ་རྫོང་ཁག (also spelled Tashiyangtse) - is a small town of around 3,000 inhabitants in north-Eastern Bhutan. It is considered one of the more picturesque towns in Bhutan, and a convenient base for visiting sacred sites and for bird watching, particularly the black necked crane. Its quality wood crafts, such as traditional bowls and cups, are prized possessions in Bhutan.
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Built in the 18th century to suppress negative forces, the chorten is an impressive structure that is modelled on the famous Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu.
Dongdi Dzong
Dating back to the 9th century, Dongdi Dzong, as it was known, is one of the oldest dzongs in Bhutan. It fell into ruin, but was rebuilt by the treasure revealer Pema Linga in the 15th century, and renamed Trashiyangtse Dzong. It is home to the district's monastic body, while the new dzong functions as the administrative office. It is 3 km from the town.
A college of traditional arts. Guests are welcome to tour the facility and watch the craftsmen at work.
Bright and airy. Tasty Bhutanese and Indian cuisine. Bar.
Yangtse Cafe
Creative hub and social enterprise mentoring talented local youths. Cosy interior with art and handcraft displays. Comfortable sofa seating. Wholesome meals. Excellent coffee. Warm and friendly service.
A 15-room hotel near Chorten Kora. Restaurant and bar. Clean and well maintained.
By bus
Fridays: departing 7AM - Nu1,543 (Sangay Transport), arriving at 5PM the next day. Saturdays: 6AM - Nu1,543 (Dhug), arriving at 11AM the next day.
The town is very small and can be covered on foot. Taxis are available to outlying areas.
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