11 years after an earthquake, a new Yushu has arisen from the plateau

Massive rebuilding efforts have reshaped Yushu prefecture, some 11 years after an earthquake hit the locality situated in northwest China's Qinghai Province.

On April 14, 2010, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Yushu, flattening the plateau town of Gyegu and killing more than 2,600 people.

Now after 11 years, a new Yushu has since arisen from the plateau, with new roads, schools, hospitals, sports centers, and a more powerful grid network. Meanwhile, Yushu is now an even more attractive tourist hotspot for visitors coming from near and far.