Old Beichuan Earthquake Ruins
北川老县城地震遗址
The old Beichuan county seat, almost completely destroyed in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, has been preserved as a ruin and is one of the largest earthquake sites in the world.
The old Beichuan county seat (Qushan Town) was almost entirely destroyed on May 12, 2008, in the Wenchuan earthquake, and more than ten thousand people died. The town was then preserved as a national earthquake ruin. Along the visitor path you can see the remains of Beichuan Middle School (Maoba campus), buried by a landslide, the collapsed county party and government buildings, Qushan Primary School, and a cemetery for the victims. The ruins are visited on a designated route, and you must take a shuttle bus from the visitor center. Opening hours and reservation requirements follow official announcements. This is where the victims rest, so please remain respectful.
Opening hours
Subject to official announcements