Altun Shan

China, Xinjiang

Altun Shan

LocationChina, Xinjiang

RegionXinjiang

TypeNational Nature Reserve

Coordinates38.5980°, 88.9970°

Established1983

Area15125

Nearest CityRuoqiang (200 km)

Major CityKorla (600 km)

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About Altun Shan

One of China's largest nature reserves, Altun Shan protects a vast arid landscape on the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau in the Altyn-Tagh mountains. The remote reserve harbors significant populations of Tibetan wild yaks, wild asses, Tibetan antelope, and snow leopards.