Editing Thimphu (section)

===Other attractions===
There are several other attractions in Thimphu such as the National Post Office, the Clock Tower Square and the [[Motithang Takin Preserve]] (an erstwhile Zoo).

;National Post Office and the Bhutan Postal Museum
The National Post Office, located in the north wing of the large [[Bhutan Postal Corporation|General Post Office]] building on the Dremton Lam (Drentoen Lam), is where the famous Bhutan's Philatelic Bureau sells stamps and souvenir sheets of [[Postage stamps and postal history of Bhutan|Bhutan stamps]].<ref name="Brown, p. 114">Brown, p. 114</ref> In view of their colourful presentation and limited issue, stamp collectors all over the world know that Bhutan is the first country to diversify and export quality stamps; particularly, 3D stamps are collectors items. The [[Bhutan Postal Museum]] opened its doors in November 2015 and is housed on the groundfloor of the General Post Office building.

;Clock Tower Square
[[File:Clock Tower Square Thimphu 2010-12-19.jpg|thumb|Clock Tower square, below Nordzin Lam, Thimphu.]]
The Clock Tower Square is a recently renovated square surrounded by shops and restaurants. Fountains and traditional Bhutanese Mani or prayer wheels make the place more comfortable. On one side, the luxurious Druk Hotel is situated. Various programmes and activities are held here. It was also the check point for the SAARC Car Rally.<ref name="Brown, p. 98"/><ref name=car>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=26262|title=SAARC Car Rally completes Bhutan leg on day six|publisher=Press Information Bureau< Government of India}}</ref>

;Motithang Takin Preserve
[[File:063 - Baby Takin (Thimphu).jpg|thumb|left|[[Motithang Takin Preserve]].]]
The [[Motithang Takin Preserve]] in Thimphu is a wildlife reserve area for [[Bhutan takin]], the [[National Animal]] of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free. The reason for declaring the takin as a National Animal of Bhutan on 25 November 2005 (''Budorcas taxicolor'') is attributed to a legend of the animal's creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama [[Drukpa Kunley]]. The King of Bhutan believed that it was improper for a [[Buddhist]] country to confine animals for religious and environmental reasons, so he ordered the closure of the mini-zoo and the release of the animals into the forest. However, the Takin remained rooted to the town and were seen straying in the streets of Thimphu in search of fodder. Hence, an exclusive preserve was created for them to live freely.<ref name=Lonely>{{cite web|url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bhutan/thimphu/sights/449029|title=Motithang Takin Preserve|access-date=2010-04-19|publisher=Lonely Planet review}}</ref><ref name="Brown, p.87">Brown, p.87</ref><ref name=panda>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwfbhutan.org.bt/pdf%20files/quarterly/Autumn%2005.pdf|title=A Dream come true|access-date=2015-07-29|publisher=Panda Quarterly: Bhutan Program|year=2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108130453/http://www.wwfbhutan.org.bt/pdf%20files/quarterly/Autumn%2005.pdf|archive-date=2007-01-08|url-status=dead}}</ref>