Chang Genye

Chang Genye is a neighborhood in Thimphu District, Bhutan. Chang Genye is situated nearby to the neighborhood Chang Gangkha, as well as near Norzin.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changlimithang Stadium and National Memorial Chorten.

Changlimithang Stadium

Stadium

Photo: Steve Evans, CC BY 2.0.

The Changlimithang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, which serves as the national stadium of Bhutan. It is predominantly used for football matches and is the home of the Bhutan national football team, other national selections and a number of Thimphu-based football clubs.

National Memorial Chorten

Buddhist temple

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Memorial Chorten is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near Desuung Headquarters and above Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.

National Library of Bhutan

Library

Photo: Cfynn, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The National Library of Bhutan, located in Thimphu, Bhutan, was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan.