The Central Sikhote-Alin is a World Heritage site in Russian Federation defined by the UNESCO in 2001 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing location.
It is on position 351 (151, 122) in our monthly survey..
"The Sikhote-Alin mountain range contains one the richest and most unusual temperate forests of the world. In this mixed zone between taiga and subtropics, southern species such as the tiger and Himalayan bear cohabit with northern species such as the brown bear and lynx. The site stretches from the peaks of Sikhote-Alin to the Sea of Japan and is important for the survival of many endangered species such as the Amur tiger."
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