China's Jiuzhaigou attracts int'l tourists with stunning natural beauty

A drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2026 shows a view at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Tourists from Vietnam pose for a group photo at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 6, 2026. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Tourists from South Korea pose for a group photo at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 6, 2026. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2026 shows tourists enjoying themselves at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

A drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2026 shows a view at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Tourists from South Korea take photos at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 6, 2026. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Tourists queue up to check in at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 6, 2026. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Tourists from France have fun at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

A drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2026 shows a view at the Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations, making it a popular destination for international tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)