Tarbagatai National Park, Protected area in Urzhar District, Kazakhstan.

Tarbagatai National Park protects the southern slope of the Tarbagatai range, a mountain-steppe belt running west to east for about 250 km, plus the Karabas and Arkaly mountains and the valleys of the Urzhar, Katynsu and Emel rivers. It lies in Urzhar District, Abai Region, Kazakhstan, and holds stands of wild fruit trees isolated from commercial varieties.

Tarbagatai National Park was created by Kazakh government decree No. 382 of 27 June 2018. It was set up to protect the natural systems of the southern slope of the Tarbagatai range, the Karabas and Arkaly mountains, and the Urzhar, Katynsu and Emel river valleys.

The park protects wild fruit-tree stands, especially apple varieties that grew isolated from commercial orchards, a genetic resource tied to the fruit-growing traditions of the Tarbagatai foothills. Villages in the Urzhar and Emel valleys still use the mountain pastures, and the park's rules forbid hunting and plant collecting.

The area is divided into zones with different access requirements, and visitors must obtain permits depending on which sections they wish to visit. Checking regulations in advance helps ensure a smooth visit to the park.

The park protects stands of wild fruit trees, among them apple trees that have stayed isolated from commercial varieties and their genetic influence. Three plants named after the range itself are found here: Mertensia tarbagataica, Stelleropsis tarbagataica and Acantholimon tarbagataicum.