Mountain Systems of Altyn-Emel National Park:
- Dzhungarian Alatau: The park territory is framed by the Matai, Degeres, and Sholak ridges, the southern slopes of the Altyn-Emel ridge, and a portion of the Koyandytau ridge.
- Desert mountains within the Park: Aktau, Katutau, and the Kalkan mountains.
Dzhungarian Alatau is the longest of the mountain ranges of the legendary historical and geographical region of Zhetysu (Seven Rivers).
The Dzhungarian Mountains form the northern and western borders of the Altyn-Emel National Park.
Katutau, the volcanic mountains, are located in the very heart of the Altyn-Emel National Park.
