Exploring the Colourful and Vibrant Bhutan
Synopsis
Tourism in Bhutan began in the 1970s, with foreign visitors strictly limited each year to protect the country's culture and environment.
Synopsis
Anthony Bourdain and film director Darren Aronofsky arrive in Thimphu, Bhutan's capital, where they enjoy traditional cuisine and meet local yak herders. The pair navigates challenges in a country known for its difficult access and stunning scenery. Bhutan restricts tourism to protect its culture, having only opened to foreign visitors in the 1970s. As they experience local dishes like momos, they discuss the balance between preserving tradition and embracing modernity amid changing values and environmental concerns.
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Why Watch
- See how Bhutan limits tourism to protect its culture.
- Find out about Bhutan's unique Gross National Happiness policy.
- Meet locals discussing the impact of modernization.
Did You Know
- Bhutan's only international airport is considered one of the most dangerous in the world.
- Tourism in Bhutan was only allowed starting in the 1970s.
- The capital city, Thimphu, has a population of about 100,000.
- Bhutan is about the size of Switzerland.
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What is the capital and largest city of Bhutan?
Thimphu is Bhutan's capital and largest city, with a rapidly growing population of about 100,000.
When was tourism allowed in Bhutan?
Tourism in Bhutan was only allowed starting in the 1970s.
What is Bhutan's approach to foreign tourism?
Bhutan strictly limits the number of foreign visitors each year to protect its culture and environment.
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