Rock Carving - China - Tian Xing Caves

This rocky chasm in China is one of the world's deepest underground shafts. Connected by two cave systems, Qikeng and Dong Ba, their combined depth measures an astonishing 3,100ft, or 1,026 metres. And it located in China's mountainous village of Tian Xing.

An international team of cave explorers who discovered the cave, near the village of Tian Xing, are seen descending into the abyss.

The 3,100ft underground shaft near the village of Tian Xing in China where climbers spent two months exploring for four to five days at a time