China's Zhangjiajie reopens as COVID-19 subdued

CHANGSHA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Zhangjiajie, a renowned tourist city in central China's Hunan Province, lifted traffic restrictions starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday after the recent resurgence of COVID-19 has been subdued.

The lift at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Central China's Hunan Province Photo: IC

The decision was made as the whole of Zhangjiajie has been classified as a low-risk area for COVID-19, according to the municipal government.

Public transport in the city will also be resumed.

Zhangjiajie, known for its scenic mountains, closed all its tourist sites and upgraded risk levels for COVID-19 on July 30 after the city reported one confirmed locally transmitted case of COVID-19.