Before and after Jiuzhaigou's 7.0-magnitude earthquake

Aircraft fly over the area stricken by last Tuesday's earthquake, giving relief workers vital precise aerial reconnaissance of the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area nature reserve and national park in southwest China's Sichuan Province, 10th, August. [Photo: scol.com]

Despite the quake, some of the scenic spots remain magnificent, 10th, August. [Photo: scol.com]

Some of the scenic spots remain magnificent despite damage caused by Tuesday's quake, 10th, August. [Photo: scol.com]

A photo shows the contrast before and after Tuesday's earthquake. The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic area in southwest China's Sichuan Province was hit by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake, causing some damage locally. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

A photo shows the contrast before and after Tuesday's earthquake. The stunning scenery of the region attracts thousands of tourists. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic area in southwest China's Sichuan Province was hit by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake causing damage in some places. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic area in southwest China's Sichuan Province was hit by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake causing damage in some places. [Photo: Chinanews.com]