Six masters of cave exploration will study the secrets of Gaoligong Mountains in China.
The area houses a natural reserve spanning a territory of 120000 ha, 85% of which are covered by tropical forests. Since 1992 it has held the status of a reserve of international significance and has been included in UNESCO’s Humans and the Biosphere network.
The Bulgarian Speleological Federation has contacted the Geographical Institute in Yunnan Province to acquire permission to start research in these virgin lands. The Bulgarian expedition will cooperate with six Chinese speleologists.