western tien shan
states: [kazakhstan] [kyrgyzstan] [uzbekistan]
category: natural
year: 2016
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 43.7183333333, 68.6788888889
last visited: 2025
unesco id: 1490
world heritage 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.
