[5] It is also well known for the domestic tourism spots such as Singye Dzong, Sangwai Draduk, Rinchen Bumpa, Takila, Yamalung, Rawabee Lhakhang, Khampalung Ney Tshachu and Phuningla.

Ara, the traditional alcohol of Bhutan, is most often home made from rice or maize, either fermented or distilled.

However, because ara returns far more profit than other forms of maize, many Bhutanese farmers have pressed for legal reform.

[7] The Bhutanese government, meanwhile, is intent on discouraging excessive alcohol consumption, abuse, and associated diseases through taxation and regulation.

[8][9] Through government efforts to reduce ara production and consumption in Lhuentse District, locals conceded in 2011 that something should be done to curb the distinctly eastern Bhutanese tradition of heavy drinking.

The northern and western parts of the district are known as the Kurtö region, where inhabitants speak the East Bodish Kurtöp language.