Discovering the legendary Shipton's Arch| CCTV English

1,930 views · Published 12 December 2018 · 1:29 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: Hi China · 2018 · Travel & Events

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Did you know that the tallest natural arch in the world is located in western China, near the border with Kyrgyzstan? It's true. Shipton's Arch, Tianmen in Chinese, meaning "Heavenly Gate," is a conglomerate natural arch, located to the west-northwest of Kashgar, near the village of Artush in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The arch was discovered by English mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1947 while he traveled between Tashkent and Kashgar, although it was well-known by locals.


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