Tekes River Valley

Almaty Region · Kazakhstan

Tekes River Valley, Kazakhstan
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June-September
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A broad grassland valley cradled between Tien Shan ranges near the Chinese border. Historically part of Silk Road routes, it remains prime summer pasture for horse and sheep herders.

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