Tourism

UNESCO-Listed Almaty Reserve Protects Kazakhstan’s Natural Heritage

By Aiman Nakispekova on 21 June 2026

ASTANA – The Almaty State Nature Reserve, one of Kazakhstan’s oldest protected areas, has safeguarded the unique ecosystems of the Northern Tien Shan for nearly a century. It preserves a remarkable diversity of landscapes, wildlife and ecosystems. The reserve was first established in 1931 in the Small Almaty Gorge...