Kurdenin: The Emerald Heart of the Tianshan Mountains

#discoverchina This is my first time visiting Kurdenin. Located in Xinyuan County of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, China, Kurdenin is a hidden gem deep in the Tianshan Mountains. It is praised as the most beautiful forest in the Tianshan region and a "green jewel of the plateau." The area boasts dense virgin forests, crystal-clear streams, layered mountains, and vast alpine meadows, creating a stunning landscape where nature, ecology, and tranquility come together. The entire stretch of lush greenery is truly captivating.