BEIJING, 26 December (BelTA - China Daily) - Following the discovery of a
large ice cave in March 2023, a new one was recently discovered near
the Phayum First Village in Penba county of the Xizang autonomous
region.
The latest cave is a short 50 meters from the previous discovery.
According to preliminary surveys, the newly discovered cave is massive, measuring 150 meters long. The cave's entrance is roughly 6.6 meters tall and 18.2 meters wide. The interior of the ice cave forms an upward spiral.
Walking through the cave gives the impression of navigating a crystal palace surrounded by pristine ice formations.
The discovery of this new ice cave has added new highlights to the natural landscape of Penba, providing new samples and perspectives for glacier research in Xizang. It has also opened up exploration directions for tourists.
The latest cave is a short 50 meters from the previous discovery.
According to preliminary surveys, the newly discovered cave is massive, measuring 150 meters long. The cave's entrance is roughly 6.6 meters tall and 18.2 meters wide. The interior of the ice cave forms an upward spiral.
Walking through the cave gives the impression of navigating a crystal palace surrounded by pristine ice formations.
The discovery of this new ice cave has added new highlights to the natural landscape of Penba, providing new samples and perspectives for glacier research in Xizang. It has also opened up exploration directions for tourists.
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