Uzbekistan’s Unique Natural Landmarks Explained

by Polya Pencheva, Travel Tomorrow.

Uzbekistan, known for its Silk Road heritage, boasts UNESCO-recognized natural landmarks. The Western Tien-Shan mountains, listed in 2016, feature diverse ecosystems and unique biodiversity. The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan, added in 2023, span Central Asia, showcasing extreme climates and vital habitats for rare species, highlighting ongoing ecological processes.

Read more: Discovering Uzbekistan’s natural UNESCO World Heritage sites