China shuts down scenic areas of Mount Everest after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet’s Xigaze region
China closed tourist access to the scenic areas of Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma, the northern face of Mt Everest, following a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri County in Tibet on Tuesday. The region, home to the Everest Base Camp, experienced significant tremors at 9:05 am Beijing Time, resulting in widespread damage. Earthquake in