Jiuzhaigou is a famous natural scenic area known for its unique landscape and rich biodiversity. However, Jiuzhaigou has also experienced a number of natural disasters and man-made factors. The following is a summary of some of the important events that have occurred in Jiuzhaigou in the recent past and throughout its history:
I. Natural Disasters
Earthquake.
On August 8, 2017, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred in Jiuzhaigou County at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake caused damage to some of Jiuzhaigou's scenic spots, including roads, bridges, trestles and other facilities. However, the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot was effectively repaired and protected during the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work, and is now reopened and welcoming tourists.
On August 8, 2025, Jiuzhaigou was hit by another 7.0 magnitude earthquake. This earthquake also had an impact on the Jiuzhaigou scenic area, including the evacuation of tourists, damage to the scenic area, and rescue work. After the earthquake, the relevant departments quickly activated their emergency plans to ensure the safety of tourists and local residents.
Other natural disasters
In addition to earthquakes, Jiuzhaigou may also be affected by other natural disasters, such as floods and mudslides. These disasters may have an impact on Jiuzhaigou's ecology and infrastructure, but thanks to effective early warning systems and response measures, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is usually able to respond in a timely manner and minimize the damage caused by disasters.
Human Factors
Tourism development
As Jiuzhaigou's popularity increases, more and more tourists are flocking to the scenic area. In order to cope with the growing demand for tourism, Jiuzhaigou scenic area has carried out a series of development and construction, including the installation of additional tour facilities and the improvement of service quality. However, this has also put some pressure on Jiuzhaigou's ecological environment.
Ecological Protection
In response to the impact of tourism development on the ecological environment, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area has adopted a series of ecological protection measures. For example, it has strengthened the classification and treatment of garbage in the scenic area, limited the number of tourists, and promoted low-carbon tourism. These measures aim to protect Jiuzhaigou's natural scenery and biodiversity, and provide tourists with a better quality tourism experience.
III. Current Situation
Post-Disaster Recovery
In response to the August 8, 2025 earthquake, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is actively working on post-disaster recovery. This includes repairing damaged facilities such as roads, bridges and trestles, as well as strengthening the scenic area's safety management and early warning system. The Jiuzhaigou scenic area has now reopened and continues to attract a large number of tourists.
Tourism Development
Despite the natural disasters, Jiuzhaigou's tourism development is still going strong. This is due to Jiuzhaigou's unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, as well as the efforts of the relevant authorities in tourism development and ecological protection. In the future, Jiuzhaigou will continue to strengthen the construction of tourism facilities and the improvement of service quality to provide tourists with a better tourism experience.
To summarize, Jiuzhaigou still maintains its unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage after experiencing natural disasters and human factors. Relevant departments are actively carrying out post-disaster recovery work and strengthening efforts in tourism development and ecological protection to ensure the sustainable development of the Jiuzhaigou scenic area.
