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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.
Chorten Kora is an important stupa next to the Khorlo-Chu(Kholongchu) River in Trashi Yangtse, in East Bhutan. The stupa was built in 1740 by Lama Ngawang Lodrö, the nephew of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in memory of his late uncle Lam Jangchub Gyeltshen and to subdue a harmful demon believed to have been living at the site where the stupa is now located. The stupa is modeled after the famous Boudhanath stupa in Nepal popularly known as Jarung Khashor. The similar stupa can also be found at Zemithang in Tawang known as Gorsam Chorten.
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A college of traditional arts. Guests are welcome to tour the facility and watch the craftsmen at work.
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.