Altun Shan National Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in China
The Altun Shan National Nature Reserve is a vast protected area preserving a complex ecosystem.
Established in 1983 to conserve the region's biodiversity, Altun Shan has a rich environmental history.
Altun Shan reflects the natural heritage of the Xinjiang region and its indigenous communities.
Accessibility to the reserve is limited, requiring permits and local guides for visitation.
This high-altitude reserve is home to rare species such as the Tibetan wild yak and snow leopard.
Location: Xinjiang
Location: Ruoqiang County
Location: Qiemo County
Inception: 1983
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