Scenic landscape view in Taxkorgan in Xinjiang, China

Taxkorgan

China, Xinjiang

Taxkorgan

LocationChina, Xinjiang
RegionXinjiang
TypeNational Nature Reserve
Coordinates37.0000°, 75.5000°
Established1984
Area14000
Nearest CityTashkurgan (30 km)
Major CityKashgar (280 km)
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About Taxkorgan

Located in westernmost China at the junction of the Pamir, Karakoram, and Kunlun mountain ranges, Taxkorgan protects high-altitude ecosystems bordering Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. Over half the reserve lies above 4,500 meters, providing habitat for Marco Polo sheep and snow leopards.

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Taxkorgan in Xinjiang, China
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