Sign up to receive monthly updates and special offers for Free!
Earthquake Affects Visits to Sichuan
The Sichuan sightseeing spots including Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and Dujiangyan have been closed because of the 7.8 Richter scale earthquake.
The roads to the sightseeing spots have been blocked by the rocks which fell on from the hills on both sides of the roads. Besides the earthquake cut off the electricity, gas, water pipes and food transportation.
The earthquake hit Sichuan at 2:28 p.m., May 12th, 2008. The deadly earthquake that rocked southwestern China and felt all across the country and beyond, has killed more than 10,000 people by early Tuesday, and the death toll is expected to climb as rescue efforts are intensifying.
China Highlights feels shocked about the killer earthquake. At present, no customers of China Highlights injured or died.
The earthquake won't affect other places. Shanghai, Beijing, Guilin, Hong Kong and Yangtze Cruise are recommended for tourists.
Web visitors may talk about the earthquake or give their own regards on http://www.chinahighlights.com/community/forum/thread-sichuan-3144.htm.
The Places in the orange circle were affected by the earthquake
Source: chinadaily.com.cn
[Close comments]
Useful Tools for Planning a Pleasant China Trip: China Travel Guide Book, Chinese Phrase Book, Travel Checklist, Travel Insurance, Currency Converter, Time Difference, Visa Application and Phone Rentals; Chinese Embassy... China Travel Tools »
Custom Tailoring: Design your own tour with our help to meet your unique interests, You don't have to compromise, do exactly what you want to do! Let us assist you to tailor-make your own China Experience. Tell us what you need now!
