Popular tourist destination in Jiuzhaigou affected by Sichuan quake
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2017-08-10 22:16:07
The earthquake causes a landslide on a mountain facing the Jiuzhaiguai road. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Editor's Note:
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Jiuzhaigou county, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, at 9:19 pm on Tuesday, which is a popular tourist destination on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Pictured is a crack in the road near Jiuzhaigou following the quake. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Pictured is a landslide captured at a mountain near Jiuzhaigou. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A damaged car sits along a road in Jiuzhaigou. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A smashed car sits idly on a road in Jiuzhaigou. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A Firefighter demonstrates the use of fire extinguishers to residents affected by the earthquake. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A boy drinks milk at a resettlement area. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Rescue workers clearing the road following the earthquake leave the area after being notified of dangers. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
An ambulance passes through debris quickly. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Debris from the quake hits a tourist bus. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A car lies in ruins following the earthquake. Photo: Cui Meng/GT