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Aksu-Zhabagly Reserve

Central Asia’s first nature reserve, founded in 1926. Mountain steppe, spruce slopes and alpine meadows. Greig’s tulip blooms in April and May — only a few weeks a year.

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Entry
Price to be confirmedPermit and guide fees to be confirmed
Time needed
5 h
Opening hours
Always open
Address
Tyulkubas District, Turkistan RegionOpen on map
Best months
April, May, June, July, August, September

Tip

For the tulips, aim for late April to early May — timing matters to within a week.