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Ternei Mo

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Primorsky Krai, Terney MO, Terney p., Partizanskaya str., 44

Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve is the largest nature reserve in Primorsky Krai

Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve is the largest not only in Primorye, but also in the entire south of the Far East. The largest reserve of Russia in the range of the Amur tiger, one of the main centers for the study of a rare striped cat.

The reserve stretches for many tens of kilometers in the north of the Primorsky Territory. Its area is 4,016 km2.

The reserve combines the whole complex of northern and southern species of flora and fauna characteristic of Primorsky Krai - from the highlands of Central Sikhote-Alin to the sandy and pebble beaches of the Sea of Japan. On mountain ranges and spurs coexist tropical plants with northern forests. And anyone can see this protected beauty.

Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve was established on February 10, 1935. Initially, it was planned to restore the sable population, but eventually became the territory where work began to preserve many species of animals and plants that were endangered, including the Amur tiger

The best time to visit the Sikhote-Alin Reserve

The nature of Sikhote-Alin is unique and unique: mountain ranges rugged by numerous river valleys, lagoon lakes, seaside bays and endless taiga. This is a complex and colorful picture of a mixture and at the same time a harmonious combination of northern and southern species of flora and fauna. Here there are brown and Himalayan bears, elk and spotted deer, harza and sable, Amur tiger and lynx, Korean cedar and liana actinidia.

The territory of the reserve (401 600 hectares) includes the water area of the Sea of Japan (2 900 hectares). This means both the diversity of marine biological resources and the need to protect the water area and coast from the sea.

Sikhote-Alin reserve for tourists: the reserve is not only one of the key conservation areas, but also one of the most attractive places for educational ecotourism. The best time to visit the reserve is from early May to the end of October. But experts in Primorye sometimes consider the best golden autumn - from late August to mid-October, when precipitation falls not so often, and the air and water temperature are quite comfortable.

Фото: Светлана Бондарчук

Environmental routes for tourists

For ecotourism fans, the reserve offers one of six ecological routes, each of which is interesting in its own way.

The route "Cape North": the route "Cape North" goes along the seaside oaks and along the wetland meadows, where you can watch the flowers in October. Meadows are places of feeding and resting roe deer, spotted deer, ziberium, boar. The route passes through Cape North, which offers excellent views of the coastline and the rookery of the spotted larga seal. The length of the route is 4.6 km, you can walk in 4 hours from May to October.

The route "Blubberry Bay": the ecotrope "Blubberry Bay" leads through beautiful wild bays to the house to the rarest ungulates in Russia - the red-book Amur Gora. The trail passes through Mongolian oak trees, in which spotted deer and deer are found. You can identify traces of small predators. The length of the route is 13.5 km, and its duration is 6-7 hours. On the route you can go from May to October.

The route "Bald Mountain": from an altitude of 893 meters above sea level, magnificent views of the protected areas open up: the coast of the Sea of Japan with lagoon lakes Grace and Blueberry, Cape North and Kalancha Rock, and in the west a panorama overlooking the Sikhote-Alin ranges. The length of the route is 13.5 km, which can be covered in 6-7 hours. The climbing season is from May to October.

Tiger Trail route: here the greatest chances to find traces of life of a rare Red Book predator. The Tiger Trail is the only year-round route. The route passes through the Ussuri taiga, where you can feel her breath, hear her sounds, inhale smells. The length of the trail is 4.8 km.

The route "Lake of Grace": The pearl of the reserve and the place of observation of hundreds of birds, deer, maroons and spotted deer. The route will acquaint the tourist with the picturesque lagoon lake - a place of nesting and rest on the flight of waterfowl. The lake was formed on the site of a sea lagoon and is separated from the Sea of Japan only by a small pebble spit, which is eroded during severe storms.4 km along the eco-path can be overcome in 3 hours. The route is available from May to October, but is especially interesting during the spring and autumn flights of waterfowl.

The route "Key Kabany": visitors to the excursion route "Key Kabany" is a trip to the pristine forest to the living symbol of the reserve - rhododendron Fori - a tropical relic of the Neogen era. The longest route of the reserve is 95 km. However, part of the way tourists overcome by car. The pedestrian part takes 2 hours. Fori blooms fall at the end of June and the first decade of July.

Рододендрон Фори. Фото: Светлана Бондарчук

The order of visiting the Sikhote-Alin Reserve

A visit to the reserve is possible only accompanied by a guide. Applications for a visit are accepted no later than 3 days before visiting the ecological trail. You can make an appointment for the excursion by phone 8 (42374) 31-5-59 or by email: sikhote@inbox.ru.

Tourists should pay attention to the recommendations of the guides and follow the tips on equipment: sneakers/tracking shoes, a backpack with a thermos, snacks, tick repellents, binoculars (optional).

How to get to Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve

The visitor center of the reserve is located in the village of Terney, at the address ul. Partizanskaya, 44 there is an administrative building of the reserve, where you can book excursions.

Terney is located 670 km from Vladivostok and you can get here by car, bus or plane. By bus the journey will take 14 hours. By plane of the airline "Aurora" you will fly in 1 hour 40 minutes. The planes do not fly every day, the schedule is on the airline's website. It should be noted that due to weather conditions the flight may be cancelled or postponed.

Interesting facts about the reserve

In 2001, the Sikhote-Alin State Biosphere Reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "The most important or significant natural habitat for the preservation of biological diversity in it, including many species of endangered science and pignify" Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve became the first in Russia and the second in the world (after the Nepalese national park Chitvan) specially protected natural area, which passed the certification of tiger habitats CA|TS. The certificate proves the importance of the protected area for the preservation of the rarest cat on the planet - the Amur tiger.