1.2K views · 256 reactions | Dawaz means "aerial tightrope walking" in the Uygur language. It's a traditional acrobatic performance in Xinjiang, with a long history, which has been listed in China's intangible cultural heritages. | China Plus Culture | Facebook

Your heart will pound watching this never-before-seen footage of the most death-defying stunt in history. A lone daredevil takes on the iconic World Trade Center towers, walking a tightrope between them at a dizzying 500-meter height. Witness the moment a sudden gust of wind and a misplaced lock nearly cause a catastrophic fall. This is the ultimate test of human courage, balance, and sheer will. You have to see the unbelievable tribute he performs at the end to believe it daredevil stunt,world