Kalajun Grasslands

UNESCO World Heritage alpine grasslands where Kazakh herders graze horses above the wine valleys. Wildflower meadows roll to snow-capped Tian Shan peaks. The terroir's high-altitude neighbor.

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Kalajun Grasslands — Stock photograph — illustrative, not a picture of this location.

City

Tekes

Country

🇨🇳 China

Duration

4-6 hours

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Difficulty: Moderate
Languages: Local language only

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Kalajun Grasslands

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Insider Tips

Visit June-September for wildflowers
Try fermented mare's milk (kumis) with Kazakh nomads
The grasslands are above the wine valleys

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unesco
grasslands
kazakh
high-altitude

Updated February 2026

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Kalajun Grasslands

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How to Complete

Hike Tianshan mountain trails and grasslands

Visit Kazakh nomads and try fermented kumis

Learn about high-altitude pastures above wine valleys

Photograph wildflower meadows and snow peaks

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