Sichuan Is Still Beautiful & Charming after Quake
On April 27, Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau announced, "The damage to the scenic spots by 4•20 Lushan massive earthquake remains rather small. Only 6 A-Level scenic spots are closed due to earthquake, accounting 2.3% of 257 A-Level scenic spots in Sichuan Province. By 16:00 of April 26, the other 251 A-Level scenic spots open to public and offer service as usual, including the world’s cultural and natural heritage, such as Jiuzhai Valley-Huanglong, Mount Emei, Leshan, Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Mountain, and scenic spots in northeastern, eastern, southern, southwestern Sichuan."
We have full confidence with Sichuan! Although this earthquake hit and damaged Lushan and the surrounding areas, most of the scenic spots and reception facilities in Sichuan remain intact.
We have firm determination with Sichuan! Tourism industry of Sichuan province will not only strive to fulfill post-disaster restoration and reconstruction, but also spare no effects to promote productivity, safeguard security and boost market. The practical action of tourism industry in non-earthquake-hit areas, i.e., adhering to, accelerating and expanding production, will support earthquake relief and reconstruction work.
Officials from Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau said, "We have launched plans to boost tourism market so as to restore tourists' confidence to Sichuan's tourism. We will pass on the accurate information that "Sichuan is still beautiful and charming" at fastest speed to eliminate tourists’ doubt and revive tourism market."