The Memorial Chorten is a monument honoring the Third King and World Peace. Chorten literally means ‘Seat of Faith’ and serve as a prime exemplar of Buddhist architecture and artwork with its gorgeous paintings and intricate sculptures. Visitors will find elderly Bhutanese people circumambulating the Memorial Chorten throughout the day. The chorten is a large white structure crowned with a golden spire. It is located close to the center of Thimphu city and is one of its most iconic monuments.