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Alkhanay National Park
Alkhanay National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 1999, covering 1,382 km² (534 sq mi). It is the #23 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 1,382 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HTA · 133 km
Nearest airports to Alkhanay National Park
- 1 HTA133 kmstraight line
- 2 NZH312 kmstraight line
- 3 COQ313 kmstraight line
Manzhouli, China
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Alkhanay National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 1,382 km² (138,234 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #23 largest national park in Russia (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Alkhanay National Park
The closest airport is Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA), about 133 km away — around 2 h 53 min by car; alternatively Manzhouli Xijiao Airport (NZH, 312 km). Other national parks within reach include Onon-Balj National Park (2,924 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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