Guo, Z and Sun, L (2016) The planning, development and management of tourism: The case of Dangjia, an ancient village in China. Tourism Management, 56. C. pp. 52-62. ISSN 0261-5177
Abstract
“Ancient villages” are rural settlements in China that achieve this classification because of their historic, cultural and architectural values. Nonetheless, while they have long histories and are considered as tourism assets they may also face social, economic, environmental and political problems. This article analyses these issues using a qualitative and quantitative analysis derived from research at Dangjia Ancient Village, Shaanxi, China. It identifies changing patterns in demand and shifts in the modes of meeting those demands – from modes that are individually based to those that are dependent on local government interventions. Much of this change is due to deficiencies in local social and financial capital. Suggestions are made regarding ways to improve the sustainability of rural tourism, which have a wider application on a national and international scale.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Ancient villages;; Tourism development; Dangjia village; Architectural conservation; China |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Sociology and Social Policy (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 Feb 2017 13:27 |
Last Modified: | 22 Feb 2017 13:27 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2016.03.017 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.tourman.2016.03.017 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:112417 |