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Spatial Pattern and Influencing Factors of Tourist Attractions in Coastal Cities: A Case Study of Qingdao

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Effective spatial distribution of tourist attractions significantly contributes to the development of coastal cities. It is important for the achievement of the eleventh goal of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of 'Sustainable Cities and Communities'. This study investigates the spatial characteristics and the influencing factors of tourist attractions in Qingdao. Further, based on the path dependence theory to elucidate the formation mechanisms of these patterns. Findings reveal an uneven, multi-central agglomeration pattern aligned with Qingdao urban development. Both natural and social factors influence this distribution, where the resource environment forms the foundational basis, the economic development provides impetus, and the urban development orientation exerts a regulatory effect. The results offer valuable implications for promoting sustainable development of tourism in coastal city.

Source: ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information

DOI: 10.3390/ijgi13120444

Authors: Yue Xu, Xuliang Zhang, Kun-cheng Zhang, Jing Yu, Jia Liu

Institutions: Ocean University of China, Qingdao University

Language: English

Topic: Urbanism, Landscape, and Tourism Studies

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,932