About Yu Chunshun
Lived 1951 – 1996 (aged 44). Yu Chunshun was a Chinese explorer.
Yu Chunshun (1951–1996; ) was a Chinese explorer. He died of dehydration in 1996 while searching for a lost oasis in the Lop Nur desert in Xinjiang province, People's Republic of China. His body was discovered only two kilometers away from his next buried cache of food and water.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Yu Chunshun?
Chinese explorer (1951-1996)
When was Yu Chunshun born?
Yu Chunshun was born on 1 December 1951.
When did Yu Chunshun die?
Yu Chunshun died on 13 June 1996.
What was Yu Chunshun's occupation?
Yu Chunshun was an explorer.
What nationality was Yu Chunshun?
Yu Chunshun was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yu Chunshun. https://biography.guide/yu-chunshun/
MLA: "Yu Chunshun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yu-chunshun/.
Chicago: "Yu Chunshun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/yu-chunshun/.
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