Kazakhstan · national park
Charyn National Park
Charyn National Park is a national park in Kazakhstan, established in 2004, covering 1,271 km² (491 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Kazakhstan's 14 national parks.
- Area
- 1,271 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IKG · 108 km
Nearest airports to Charyn National Park
- 1 IKG108 kmstraight line
- 2 ALA164 kmstraight line
- 3 YIN194 kmstraight line
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Ili (Yining / Ghulja), ChinaMore about Charyn National Park
Charyn National Park is one of 14 national parks in Kazakhstan. It covers 1,271 km² (127,050 ha) — about 81% of the size of London, making it the #9 largest national park in Kazakhstan (5.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2004, 22 years ago — the first national parks in Kazakhstan date back to 1985. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Charyn National Park
The closest airport is Karakol International Airport (IKG), about 108 km away — around 2 h 20 min by car; alternatively Almaty International Airport (ALA, 164 km). Other national parks within reach include Altyn-Emel National Park (3,077 km²), Kölsay Lakes National Park (1,610 km²), Ile-Alatau National Park (1,864 km²) and Chong-Kemin State Nature Park (1,236 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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