Bhutan - 不丹

Kingdom of Bhutan, Referred toBhutan, Is located atChinawithIndiabetweenHimalayasA landlocked country on the southern slope of the eastern section. The name of the country is called "Main Domain" in the local language, which means the land of thunder and dragon. The name "Bhutan" comes from the Sanskrit word "भोट-अन्त" (IAST transliteration: Bhoṭa-anta), which means "the end of Tubo". The Moinba is the ethnic group closest to the Bhutanese.

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Bhutan is generally divided into three parts geographically, and can be subdivided into 20 "dzongs" (Bhutan second-level administrative divisions):

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main city:

• Thimphu - capital.
• Paro (Wiley: sPa-ro / sPa-gro)
• Punakha (Wiley: sPu-na-kha)
• Phuntsolin (Phuentsholing)-A town on the border of India, one of the two customs cities in the country.

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Thimphu Tshechu is the grandest celebration in the country. 12/17 is National Day.

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Bhutan, a small landlocked country located between India and China and next to the Himalayas, used to be deeply locked in. It was not until 1974 that foreigners had the opportunity to find out. It took so long to start the tourism industry. The country of Bhutan naturally has an indispensable requirement for the quality of foreigners: if tourists want to visit the country, they must participate in a tour group planned by a local travel agency, and the daily cost per person is about US$200 to US$250 (depending on the off-peak season). Although this amount includes basic items such as meals, accommodation, transportation, and guided tours, it is still a high-threshold consumption, which invisibly promotes a screening mechanism to protect the small country of Bhutan from the fate of being invaded and ravaged by a large number of tourists. , And can rest assured to receive those passengers who can afford high travel expenses and have a discerning vision, and provide them with the most complete service.

In other words, the daily cost of US$250 (nearly NT$7,500) is indeed a lot of money. Is the mysterious Bhutanese style worth the money? Travel website CNN GO has specially sorted out five characteristics. Why don’t you take a look to see if you can be persuaded, and when you are lucky enough to travel to Bhutan, you willingly take out a large wad of banknotes every day to dedicate yourself to those who are struggling to preserve the special cultural scenery. Bhutan. The history of the footprints of foreign tourists on Bhutan’s land is less than 40 years, and the Bhutanese government is able to preserve the life of the Bhutanese intact through long-term independence, even if the atmosphere of change has been changed. Gradually drifting in the air, travelers who come here can still be surrounded by deliberately preserved traditional costumes, elegant architecture, the local language Dzongka (Dzongka), and Tibetan Buddhism.

When the Internet and TV entered this long-closed country in 1999, it also brought in shocks from the outside world. Although most of the impact was positive, the worried Bhutanese government was still worried about the collapse of Bhutan’s traditional cultural values. , So some arbitrarily implement certain policies. For example, when people go to work and school, they can only wear traditional clothes. Men wear "Gho" (one-piece knee-length gowns), and women wear "Kira" (long-length robes). Skirts and short jackets); in terms of architecture, if the style does not follow the traditional style, it will also be punished. In terms of social welfare, the Bhutanese government is a caring nanny, but in terms of system regulations, it seems to be a picket that manages a lot.

However, the national government of Bhutan is not entirely selfless instructors. At the weekend, you can still see young Bhutanese men and women wearing T-shirts and jeans. A modern hypermarket of elevator equipment; but, those who rely on American food, don’t expect too much to see Starbucks or McDonald’s here!

Did you take a ride in Taipei to pass through Shilin and Yuanshan and see a piece of cloth on the wall of the building with slogans with strict meanings such as "Tibetan Buddhism is not Buddhism", accusing some Tibetan Buddhist lamas with the name of double cultivation? Sexually assaulted innocent female believers; however, in the Chimi Lhakhang temple in Punakha, Bhutan, such cultural legends are clearly preserved. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Drukpa Kunley, a monk who behaved strangely, approached the true meaning of faith in an unconventional and controversial way, which made him famous to this day. It is said that more than five thousand female believers have happened to him. Through sex, it is obvious that both parties believe that this is the fastest way to bless the devout believer and lead to an enlightened state.

Although Drukpa Kunley has long been reduced to ashes, the phallic totems that can be seen everywhere in the Chimei Temple are telling this jaw-dropping past, and this once "vital vigorous" temple has become a female believer who is eager to ask for a child. Holy Land. What's interesting is that the residents around the temple have long been affected by their eyes and ears. Every household hangs wooden penis as ornaments to pray for blessings and hope for peace and tranquility. Compared with Taiwan, Bhutan’s nightlife may seem unremarkable because of its lack of diversity in its night entertainment options; however, there is no doubt that the night leisure you can touch must clearly show a clear display of strong differences. Dan sentiment.

After dinner, you might as well visit several dramaangs in the big city of Bhutan. These unique song and dance clubs provide performances focusing on singing and the audience sits in a wood room decorated with retro disco lights and flickering lights. , Listening to the singing of the singers on the stage is difficult to decipher, but can't help but turn your ears, watching the graceful dancers twist their waists and hips to dance out of Bhutanese style-it must be a magical and unforgettable night. CNN GO especially recommends this Lha-Yul Drayang in Paro, but remember not to go too late. Although it is a "nightlife" experience, the club will still turn off the lights at 11 o'clock in the evening.

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