White Jade River

The White Jade River is a river in the Taklamakan desert of China. It is also called Yurung-kash or Yurungkax He.

Related Topics:
Taklamakan - Desert - China - Yurung-kash - Yurungkax He

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This river flows north through the Khotan (Hotan) region, from the Kunlun Mountains before eventually drying up in the desert sands. The river gets its name from the white jade that is often found in its alluvial deposits.

Related Topics:
Khotan - Kunlun Mountains - Jade - Alluvial

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