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Saylyugemsky National Park
Saylyugemsky National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 2012, covering 1,184 km² (457 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 1,184 km²
- Established
- 2012
- Nearest airport
- KJI · 199 km
Nearest airports to Saylyugemsky National Park
- 1 KJI199 kmstraight line
- 2 ULG237 kmstraight line
- 3 AAT263 kmstraight line
Burqin, China
Ölgii, MongoliaMore about Saylyugemsky National Park
Saylyugemsky National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 1,184 km² (118,380 ha) — about 75% of the size of London, making it the #28 largest national park in Russia (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2012, 14 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925.
Visiting Saylyugemsky National Park
The closest airport is Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI), about 199 km away — around 4 h 18 min by car; alternatively Ölgii Mongolei International Airport (ULG, 237 km). Other national parks within reach include Katon-Karagay National Park (6,435 km²), Altai Tavan Bogd National Park (6,561 km²), Shorian National Park (4,180 km²) and Tsambagarav Uul National Park (1,137 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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