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National Folk Heritage Museum

A traditional house that showcases rural life. Exhibits and cultural shows are held in the museum compound.

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Zorig Chusum School of Traditional Arts
Zorig Chusum was established in 1971 to preserve the 13 traditional arts of Bhutan, and visitors are able to observe students honing their skills. There is also a small gift shop selling work created at the school. The thirteen arts are paintings, carpentry, wood carving, sculpture, casting, metal work, bamboo carving, gold & silver work, weaving, embroidery, masonry, leather work and paper making.
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The National Library
Pedzoe Lam. It houses a rare collection of Buddhist texts on the second floor, and there is a small selection of English books on Buddhism (mostly donated by Taiwan) and on Bhutan on the first floor.
Mon–Fri 09:30–13:00, 14:00–17:00
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Cafe Luna
A very small, cozy cafe. Good selection of books. Excellent coffee and teas. Simple and wholesome meals.
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The National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Serzhong Lam. A place to have any chronic ailments diagnosed and treated using herbal compounds. Ensure to retain the prescription.
Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat 09:00-13:00