Where: China Inland · Asia · approx. 37.11, 79.97 (vicinity only)
Why this spot: Gem locality: the classic nephrite seed-jade river of Hotan, picked for two millennia and industrially dug over in the 2000s
What turns up: white nephrite pebbles (rare), ink and blue-white jade, yellow-skinned seed jade, quartzite look-alikes
Access: Restricted.
Dredging is banned and free picking restricted; some non-banned sections open only through licensed operators registered with Hotan authorities, and unauthorized pickers are turned away. Buying at Hotan's jade bazaar is the clean lane
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