Meaning “heavenly pit”, Tiankeng presents a truly special geological feature in the southwestern parts of China.
This natural wonder is indeed a rare land form, so it’s not a surprise how countless travelers head to this part of China even if going here means they should travel miles and miles via an airplane, a river boat and a 4x4 truck.
See this amazing opening below the surface of the Earth in this really cool video prepared by Jeb Corliss, who shares,
--to confront the mist and mystery of an old cave, an ancient culture, and their own demons at the Center of their dangerous mission: Tian Keng, the Heavenly Pit. Millions of years old, half a mile deep, waiting for eons to test the endurance, skill and courage of the men who dare to parachute into her heart.
by Blogger002 on 07/12/2012 in Outdoor Activities