a great mountain system of central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of W China, extending for about 2500 km (1500 miles). Highest peak: Jengish Chokusu or Tomur Feng (formerly Pobeda Peak), 7439 m (24 406 ft)
Russian name: Tyan-Shan
Tian Shan in American English
(tjɛn ʃɑn)
mountain system in central Asia, extending across Kyrgyzstan & Xinjiang, China, tothe Altai Mountains: highest peak, 24,406 ft (7,439 m)