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Which is the longest glacier in the Tien Shan?
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Tien Shan
The Tien Shan mountain range and the Takla Makan Desert.
The longest glacier in the Tien Shan mountain system is the Engilâchek (Inylchek) Glacier.1
This glacier spans approximately 37 miles (60 km) in length and descends from the western slopes of the Khan TĂ€ngiri massif. It is characterized by its numerous tributaries, distinguishing it from other glaciers in the region, which typically range between 6 and 12 miles (10 and 19 km) in length.1