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Golmud Kunlun Jade
Basic Introduction to Golmud Kunlun JadeKunlun jade, also known as Qinghai jade, belongs to the nephrite category. The producing area is part of the eastern edge of the Kunlun Mountains that extends into Qinghai Province, located about 300 kilometers west of Ruoqiang County in Xinjiang, and closely related to Hetian jade production areas in Qiemu and Ruoqiang in terms of geological structure. Qinghai nephrite shares fundamental similarities with Hetian jade in terms of material composition, occurrence status, and structural characteristics. However, there are some slight differences in certain aspects of occurrence features, structure, and physical properties compared to Hetian-produced nephrite. The main deposits of Kunlun nephrite are found in a highland hilly region southwest of Golmud City, Qinghai Province, along the Qinghai-Tibet highway for over one hundred kilometers, with approximately three mines currently being exploited. Product CharacteristicsIn the early stages of its discovery, Kunlun nephrite was referred to by various non-standard names such as Kunlun white jade, Kunlun jade, Golmud jade, and Qinghai green jade (for the emerald green variety). According to the naming principles and clauses of the national standard "Jewelry and Gemstones - Names," combined with conventional practices in classifying nephrite, Kunlun nephrite is categorized by color into… -
Feature: Nepal’s climbing guide enjoys Chinese peak and culture
URUMQI, China, July 7 ( tasteallchina ) -- After wrapping up the Mt. Qomolangma climbing season, Nepal's guide Dawa Kami Sherpa took a brief rest at home before heading to Muztagh Ata in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Nestled on the eastern edge of the Pamir Plateau, part of the Kunlun Mountains, the 7,546-meter-high Muztagh Ata is a popular peak in China due to its high altitude and relatively accessible climbing difficulty. "I had heard about it many times before and wanted to come here five years ago, but it didn't happen then," Dawa said. "Usually, we head to Pakistan in June and July, but this year we finally got the chance to come here, and we are very excited." The Sherpa people, renowned worldwide for their innate climbing skills, demonstrate exceptional talent in harsh high-altitude environments. Dawa is no exception. Along with his companions Lakpa Tamang and Jangbu Sherpa, each has summited Mt. Qomolangma multiple times. "On Mt. Qomolangma, for example, the Khumbu Icefall changes every month and is dangerous, so we have to scout and fix the route," Dawa explained. "Here, the difficulty and danger are not as high. It's more about equipment checks, oxygen, and ensuring…
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