BHUTAN

BHUTAN

PARO 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision of the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: Viewpoint outside Paro. The Taktshang monastery "the tiger's nest" can be seen in the background, located 3,000 meters above sea level.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

Japan's Princess Mako visits Taktshang Goemba in Bhutan

Japan's Princess Mako visits Taktshang Goemba in Bhutan

Japanese Princess Mako, the first grandchild of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, waves as she walks to Bhutan's most famous monastery Taktshang Goemba in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in the country on June 6, 2017. The princess, who arrived in Bhutan on June 1, will return home via Singapore on June 8. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Princess Mako visits Taktshang Goemba in Bhutan

Japan's Princess Mako visits Taktshang Goemba in Bhutan

Japanese Princess Mako, the first grandchild of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, walks to Bhutan's most famous monastery Taktshang Goemba in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in the country on June 6, 2017. The princess, who arrived in Bhutan on June 1, will return home via Singapore on June 8. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Princess Mako visits Taktshang Goemba in Bhutan

Japan's Princess Mako visits Taktshang Goemba in Bhutan

Japanese Princess Mako, the first grandchild of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, walks to Bhutan's most famous monastery Taktshang Goemba in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in the country on June 6, 2017. The princess, who arrived in Bhutan on June 1, will return home via Singapore on June 8. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo