Principles of Geo-tourism

Author: Jianrong Xian
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features:
Chapter 1: Concept System, Development, and Research Tasks of Tourism Geology
1. Concept System of Tourism Geology
2. Development and Future Challenges of Tourism Geology
3. Main Research Topics of Tourism Geology
Chapter 2: Classification System of Geotourism Resources
1. Introduction to the Classification System
2. Basic Characteristics of Geotourism Resources
Chapter 3: Spatiotemporal Background of Natural Tourism Resources
1. Universe, Milky Way, and Solar System
2. Earth and Its Structure
Chapter 4: Geological Environment of Natural Tourism Resources
1. Crustal Lithosphere
2. Crustal Movements and Tectonic Stages
3. Strata and General Overview of Geological Historical Evolution
4. Large-Scale Tectonic Movements and the Formation of Geotourism Resources
Chapter 5: Geological Processes of Natural Landscape Formation
1. Geological Processes and Types
2. Types of Exogenic Geological Processes and Their Landscape Characteristics
3. Endogenic Geological Processes and Their Landscape
Chapter 6: Human Living Space and Geographical Background
1. Relationship Between Humans and Nature
2. Human Living Space and Geographical Environment
3. Geographical Characteristics of Human Culture
Chapter 7: Geographical Characteristics of Humanistic Tourism Resources
1. Geographical Characteristics of Ancient Buildings and Engineering Projects
2. Geographical Characteristics of Religious and Cultural Landscapes
3. Totems of China's Ethnic Groups and Their Geographical Characteristics
4. Geographical Characteristics of Ethnic Customs
Chapter 8: Geotourism Resource Evaluation System
1. Evaluation of Geological Landscapes
2. Comprehensive Evaluation of Geographical Environment
3. Comprehensive Evaluation of Ecological Environment
4. Overview of Comprehensive Evaluation of Tourism Areas Dominated by Natural Tourism Resources
Chapter 9: Development of Geotourism Resources
1. Significance of Regional Tourism Resource Development
2. Principles of Natural Tourism Resource Development
3. Regional Tourism Resource Survey
4. Regional Tourism Resource Development Process
Chapter 10: Classification of Tourism Sites and Tourism Area Division
1. Concept and Characteristics of Tourism Sites
2. Tourism Area Division
3. Types of Tourism Sites
4. Tourism Sites in Famous Scenic Areas
Chapter 11: Tourism Environmental Protection and Ecotourism
1. Tourism Environment
2. Sustainable Tourism Development
3. Proposal and Environmental Significance of Ecotourism
4. Ecosystems and Ecological Balance
5. Ecotourism Environment and Ecotourism Activities
6. Introduction to China's Ecotourism Sites
Chapter 12: Geoparks and Action Plans
1. Background of Geopark Action Plans
2. Theoretical Basis of Geoparks
3. Preliminary Work for Establishing Geoparks
4. Master Plan of Geoparks
5. Guidelines for Master Planning of Geoparks
6. Qualifications and Work Systems of Geopark Evaluation Committees
7. National Geopark Evaluation Standards
8. List of National and World Geoparks in China
Chapter 13: Exquisite Geological Treasures—Gems and Jades
1. Gems, Jades, and Gold and Silver Jewelry
2. Typical Examples of Fine Gems and Jades
3. Appreciation of Ornamental Stones
Chapter 14: Tourism Site Image Design
1. Theoretical Basis for Tourism Site Image Design
2. Theories of Tourism Site Image Design
3. Procedures for Tourism Site Image Design
Chapter 15: Spatial Structure of Tourism Sites
1. Theories of Tourism Site Spatial Structure
2. Spatial Structure Elements and Spatial Interactions of Tourism Sites
3. Spatial Structure Layout and Development Strategies of Tourism Sites
Appendix 1: National Ministry of Construction's Regulations on Land Use Types for Famous Scenic Areas
Appendix 2: 265 National Nature Reserves
References
The content of this book includes: Concept System, Development, and Research Tasks of Tourism Geology; Classification System of Geotourism Resources; Spatiotemporal Background of Natural Tourism Resources; Geological Environment of Natural Tourism Resources; Geological Processes of Natural Landscape Formation; Human Living Space and Geographical Background; Geographical Characteristics of Humanistic Tourism Resources; Geotourism Resource Evaluation System; Development of Geotourism Resources; Classification of Tourism Sites and Tourism Area Division, etc.