Western Tien-Shan
- States
- Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Uzbekistan
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2016
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 43.7183333333, 68.6788888889
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 1490
- WH Site
- 1490
Western Tien-Shan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, recognized in 2016, is a rugged mountain range in Central Asia, renowned for its biodiversity and dramatic landscapes. Featuring peaks, glaciers, and alpine meadows, it harbors rare species like the snow leopard and ancient fruit forests tied to Silk Road origins. This transnational site reflects the region’s natural heritage, showcasing a pristine ecological and geological treasure across borders.
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Points (13)
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• Aksu-Jabagly State Nature Reserve – Aulie paleontological area
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• Aksu-Jabagly State Nature Reserve – Karabastau paleontological area
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• Aksu-Jabagly State Nature Reserve – main part
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• Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve – main part
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• Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve - Shandalash area
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• Karatau State Nature Reserve (Kazakhstan)
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• Padysha-Ata State Nature Reserve
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• Sairam-Ugam State National Nature Park – Boraldaitau area
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• Sairam-Ugam State National Nature Park – Irsu-Daubabin area
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• Sairam-Ugam State National Nature Park – Sairam-Ugam area
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• Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Nature Reserve
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• The Chatkal State Biosphere Nature Reserve – Bashkizilsay area
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• The Chatkal State Biosphere Nature Reserve – Maidantal area