Large karst caved (and tourist attraction) discovered in 1980.
"Split into three layers, the cave extends for some 13.5 km (8.4 mi) over a total area of 7 km2 (2.7 sq mi) and is believed to possess the largest unsupported roof span of any cave worldwide." (Wikipedia)

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Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhijin_Cave
Wikidata ID:	Q3117185

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Kotopoulou, Electra, Frisia, Silvia, Van Driessche, Alexander E.S. (2025) Natural Wonders Formed by Minerals. Elements, 21 (1). doi:10.2138/gselements.21.1.46

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Zhijin Cave Cave
Minzhai village Village
Zhijin County County
Bijie Prefecture
Guizhou Province
China Country