Breathtaking photos give rare glimpse inside the world’s largest cave
These breathtaking pictures give a rare glimpse inside the world’s largest cave.
The Han Son Doong cave in Vietnam is so enormous it could fit a 40-storey skyscraper within its walls, and even has its own climate and cloud inside.
If you want to view the caves though, it’s not a trip for the faint-hearted. It takes a half day trek through a jungle and deep rivers just to get to the entrance of the cavernous caves.
These photos were taken by Swiss photographer Urs Zihlmann, who went on a special photographic tour of the cave with more than 40 eager photographers.
“I was very lucky to be able to go on a guided tour of the cave,” said Zihlmann, “As we approached the entrance, clouds were rising from the cave into the surrounding forest – we had to descend 262ft (80 metres) down a steep wall, using harnesses and ropes.”
He added, “Standing on the slippery ground in a huge, dark chamber, you begin to realise how amazing it is.
“You feel very small as a human being in this enormous, underground paradise - it has such an unearthly beauty. It felt like being in another world.
“Less people have seen the inside of Son Doong than stood on the summit of Mount Everest.
“It's a natural wonder at its best!”
Scroll through the gallery above to see Zihlmann’s stunning snaps.
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