New double-layered ice cave discovered in Xizang

Following the discovery of the Gangkar Ice Cave in March 2023, a new double-layered ice cave has recently been discovered near the Phayum Second Village in Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region. The latest cave is a short 15km from the previous discovery.

According to preliminary surveys, the new cave is massive, measuring 300 meters long. The cave's entrance is roughly 12 meters tall and 8 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.

[Video clips provided by Penba multi-media center.]

A huge double-layered ice cave was discovered near Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region, the third cave to be discovered in the last two years. [Photo by Sonom Chophel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A huge double-layered ice cave was discovered near Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region, the third cave to be discovered in the last two years. [Photo by Sonom Chophel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A huge double-layered ice cave was discovered near Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region, the third cave to be discovered in the last two years. [Photo by Sonom Chophel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A huge double-layered ice cave was discovered near Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region, the third cave to be discovered in the last two years. [Photo by Sonom Chophel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A huge double-layered ice cave was discovered near Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region, the third cave to be discovered in the last two years. [Photo by Sonom Chophel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A huge double-layered ice cave was discovered near Penba county of the Xizang autonomous region, the third cave to be discovered in the last two years. [Photo by Sonom Chophel/For chinadaily.com.cn]