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Ming Tomb village is noted for its large deposit of Jade.  We visited the wholesale Jade market in the village to learn more about Jade, see people carving Jade and to purchase some 

The interesting thing about the Jade that comes from this village is that it is not all green.  They have Jade of all colors and in very large deposits.  In fact, this piece that Matt is standing next to is carved out of a single piece of green Jade.       

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