Western Tian Shan Is UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mountains of Western Tian Shan were included to the UNESCO World Heritage List, reports the press-service of the international organization.

The Committee made the decision at the 40th session in Istanbul held from July 10 to 17.
Natural border is a part of Central Asian mountain system of Tian Shan, one of the largest mountain ranges out of seven in the world. Its western part is located in the territories of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The height of the various peaks of celestial mountains in this area varies from 700 to 4503 meters.

The highest point is the Chatkal peak on the territory of Kyrgyzstan, in the eastern part of Chatkal ridge. The region outstands with various landscapes, specific flora and fauna. The western Tian Shan has an international significance as this is where many kinds of fruit trees originate from.

 TAJIKISTAN: Pamir Is One Of The Best Places For Travel

Pamir is one of the best places for travelNational Geographic Traveler magazine presented a rating of the best places to visit on the territory of the CIS. The southern coast of Crimea is on first line.

Many tourists are planning to visit this place for the summer holidays this year. There are the Caucasus Mountains on the second place. It’s attracting many tourists because of magnificent scenery and fresh air.

The honorable third place was given to the Pamir - the highest mountain range, located in the south-eastern part of the Pamir-Alai mountain region on the border between China and Tajikistan.

Here’s also beautiful nature, stunning views, river ice and snow-white peaks.

The Pamir translated as "Roof of the World" and it’s really. When you look from the bottom up, it seems that the mountains touch the sky.

And when you are on the top, you can see the world's highest mountain ranges: the Hindu Kush, the Tian Shan and the Himalayas at a glance.