Tourists warned away from danger zone

The China National Tourism Administration issued safety tips on Wednesday, warning that in coming days tourists should not travel to Jiuzhaigou, a scenic spot in Sichuan province that was hit by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake on Tuesday night.

"Tourists should not travel alone to Jiuzhaigou, and travel agencies should stop organizing or leading tour groups to the spot. Tour groups already there should help tourists get out as soon as possible," the administration said.

Jiuzhaigou National Park is a popular spot in Sichuan that is known for its spectacular waterfalls and karst formations. It attracts millions of tourists from China and abroad each year, and summer is one of the busiest seasons.