Besh-Tash Nature Park
Nature park in Talas Region, Kyrgyzstan
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Besh-Tash Nature Park (Kyrgyz: Беш-Таш мамлекеттик жаратылыш паркы, Russian: Государственный природный парк Беш-Таш) is a nature park in Talas Region, Kyrgyzstan.[1] It is located 13 km from the city of Talas.[2] It was established in 1996.[3] It currently covers 13,731.5 hectares,[4] including 5,895 hectares of strictly protected area and 334.5 hectares for regulated recreational use.[5]
Kyrgyzstan| Besh-Tash Nature Park | |
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  Location within Kyrgyzstan | |
| Location | Talas Region, Kyrgyzstan |
| Nearest city | Talas |
| Coordinates | 42°17′N 72°18′E |
| Area | 13,731.5 ha (33,931 acres) |
| Established | 1996 |
Besh-Tash Nature Park is located in the Talas Valley, on the northern slopes of the central part of the Talas Alatoo mountain range. The river Besh-Tash flows through the park.[6]
At the end of the valley is the pearl of this park, a large turquoise lake. Very rare snow leopards live in this area.[7]
