Bhutan's ancient Buddhist culture and mountain scenery draw tourists.
Photograph by James L. Stanfield
Bhutan Features
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Unbound: Bhutan's Gross National Happiness
Boyd Matson investigates Bhutan's policy of Gross National Happiness.
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Bhutan's Enlightened Experiment
Guided by a novel idea, the tiny Buddhist kingdom tries to join the modern world without losing its soul.
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Searching for Shangri-La
Two visions of the future compete for the soul of China's western frontier.
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Bhutan: Kingdom in the Clouds
On a 12-day expedition with National Geographic, witness prayer rituals in stunning monasteries; meet monks, artisans, and dignitaries; and hike to remote Himalayan villages.
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