In the Park there is a huge amount of forests to Alpine meadows, glaciers and melt water. The Park is located on the Northern slopes of the Ile-Alatau in the immediate vicinity of the southern capital Almaty. The Park stretches from the majestic Turgen gorge in the East to the river Chemolgan in the West. The Northern boundary of the Park is deciduous forests; southern is Ile-Alatau peaks. There forests, alpine meadows, glacial lakes, glaciers and cultural landscapes are harmoniously combined in the park. Mountain forests regulate water flow; enrich the air with oxygen and phytoncide.