10 Dead After Tourist Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in Southwest China

The incident occurred in the Wujiang River Scenic Area of Bijie City, Guizhou Province, known for its scenic beauty and water activities.
10 Dead After Tourist Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in Southwest China
The site of an overturned passenger ship in Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou Province on Sept. 19, 2021. Ou Dongqu/Xinhua via AP
Olivia Li
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Ten people died and dozens were injured after four tourist boats capsized on May 4 during a sudden storm in southwest China, according to Chinese state media.

The incident occurred in the Wujiang River Scenic Area of Bijie City, Guizhou Province—a popular tourist destination often referred to as the “Hundred-Mile Gallery,” known for its scenic beauty and water activities.