Twenty players from around the world, including China, France and Spain, perform at the International Highline Challenge in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Saturday. [Photo by Xue Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

An international group of twenty participants gave a terrific two-day performance over the weekend at the International Highline Challenge in Yuncheng, Shanxi province.

The event took place at the Datiziya scenic spot, also known as the Big Ladder Cliff of the Yellow River, in Hejin county.

At a height of over 160 meters between canyon cliffs, the athletes walked and performed elaborate movements on a mere 2.5-centimeter-wide nylon rope, with the roaring waters of the Yellow River churning below.

Twenty players from around the world, including China, France and Spain, perform at the International Highline Challenge in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Saturday. [Photo by Lan Liqiang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Twenty players from around the world, including China, France and Spain, perform at the International Highline Challenge in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Saturday. [Photo by Lan Liqiang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

An athlete poses for a photo with locals and tourists on the sidelines of the International Highline Challenge in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Saturday. [Photo by Lan Liqiang/for chinadaily.com.cn]