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Bhutan, a small country shaped kingdom located between India and China, may not be as popular as other small countries in Asia. But this country has a priceless treasure in the form of beautiful natural scenery and culture and history very interesting. The following are three tourist destinations that are worth a visit if you plan to set foot in the Naga country:

Haa valley

Valley which lies in an area of about 1,700 km2 is one of the many beautiful areas in the kingdom of Bhutan. Known for animismenya tradition before Buddhism entered the country, Haa valley was opened as a tourist destination in 2002.

Haa valley covers three areas, namely Paro, Chhukha, and Samtse. Beside rich in natural beauty, this valley is also rich in culture. Some famous site can be found there, such as the Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple) 7th century relic, Haa also Wangchuklo Dzong built in 1915. Annually held a number of festivals and rituals, among other celebrations honoring Ap Chundu, guardian deity of the valley. For nature lovers, Haa valley is a heaven on earth Bhutan.

Ta Dzong

Initially, Ta Dzong is a building to store a number of examples of typical Bhutanese art the best in the country, such as copper sculptures and paintings. Ta Dzong has now become a national museum located in the town of Paro, Western Bhutan.

The building was originally erected in 1652, a cylindrical stone with white and red the dominant color. Then in 1968 the building was renovated according Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the king's instructions, the 3rd generation kingdom of Bhutan. Until now, the national museum Ta Dzong exhibiting more than 3,000 works of art collection of the royal family of Bhutan who collected more than 1,500 years ago.

Tango Goemba

Located in the north of Thimphu, near the mountain Chery, Tango Goemba is a Buddhist monastery built in the 15th century by the Drukpa Kunley, a great Buddhist teacher who was nicknamed "the great madman" (divine madman). However, the region has been known since the 12th century when the Old settle there. Tango Goemba is the highest school of Buddhism in Bhutan, Bhutan where religious leaders studied for 9 years.

According to local legend, the location of this monastery is a holy place where Avalokiteshvara (the Buddha) never shows itself in the form of Hayagriva (horse head tangible god). Tango itself in Bhutanese language means a horse's head. Having suffered the ravages with age, Tango monastery was renovated in 1689. These three-storey building built by the local community of mutual aid and was completed within two months. In the monastery there is a gallery page that tells about the Drukpa Kagyu descent.

Please see also the other tourist destinations of China, namely "Mantra Sichuan".