Where to see the Himalayan Takin
Budorcas taxicolor · mammal · Bovidae
Himalayan Takin (Budorcas taxicolor) is recorded in 6 protected areas and wildlife sites across 2 countries in our database. The places with the strongest evidence are Wangchuck Centennial Park (Bhutan), Motithang Takin Preserve (Bhutan) and Wolong National Nature Reserve (China).
Where is the best place to see the Himalayan Takin?
Based on GBIF records and our guides, the best-documented places to see the Himalayan Takin are Wangchuck Centennial Park (Bhutan), Motithang Takin Preserve (Bhutan) and Wolong National Nature Reserve (China). Most sites are in China (4) and Bhutan (2).
Top 6 places for the Himalayan Takin
| # | Place | Country | GBIF records | Years | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wangchuck Centennial Park | Bhutan | – | – | Reported by our guide |
| 2 | Motithang Takin Preserve | Bhutan | – | – | Reported by our guide |
| 3 | Wolong National Nature Reserve | China | – | – | Reported by our guide |
| 4 | Jiuzhaigou Valley | China | – | – | Reported by our guide |
| 5 | Giant Panda National Park | China | 14 | 1911–2026 | Recorded on GBIF |
| 6 | Tangjiahe National Natural Reserve | China | 5 | 2023–2026 | Recorded on GBIF |
By country
China: 4 and Bhutan: 2.
In our guides
Read the full species account in our India guide, Bhutan guide, China guide.
Take it with you
Build a free printable field guide or e-book for any of these places, with photos and a checklist.
Make a field guide for Wangchuck Centennial ParkPhoto: Benjissimo, CC BY 3.0.
GBIF downloads: Bhutan, China.
Data last updated 2026-11-05. Species–place links come from GBIF occurrence downloads (GBIF.org) matched to protected-area boundaries from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and other open boundary sources, plus places listed by our own guides. Record counts are what has been reported to GBIF, not population sizes. Reptiles and amphibians are never shown at park level. How this database works · Data sources and limits.