XI'AN,  (Xinhua) -- The Mount Huashan scenic area in northwest China's Shaanxi Province reopened Saturday, said its management administration. 

The scenic attraction, which was closed on Jan. 24 due to the COVID-19 epidemic, will offer free admission for medical workers until the end of this year, the administration said. 

To enhance the COVID-19 prevention and control efforts, the scenic area will offer an online ticket booking service for tourists and impose a daily maximum capacity of 6,000 visitors, according to its management administration. 

Huashan is one of China's five most famous scenic mountains and is known for its steep and perilous peaks.  ■