Sichuan's Jiuzhaigou before and after 7-magnitude quake

Regarded by many as Heaven on earth, and a gift bestowed by nature in Sichuan, the Jiuzhaigou Valley has attracted thousands of tourists over many years. After the area was struck by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, August 8, the beautiful clear waters of the Mirror Sea, have appeared a little murky. [Photo: IC]

Jiuzhaigou county, southwest China's Sichuan province, on August 11, 2017. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the area on August 8, 2017 at 9.19 in the evening. [Photo: IC]

Jiuzhaigou county, southwest China's Sichuan province, on August 11, 2017. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the area on August 8, 2017 at 9.19 in the evening. [Photo: IC]

The Sparkling Lake in the Jiuzhaigou Valley was a famous tourist attraction before the 7.0-magnitude struck. [Photo: IC]

The Sparkling Lake in the Jiuzhaigou Valley was a famous tourist attraction before the 7.0-magnitude struck. [Photo: IC]

The Sparkling Lake in the Jiuzhaigou Valley was a famous tourist attraction before the 7.0-magnitude struck. [Photo: IC]