Abstract:
Based on the coupling theory and methods in physics, the relationship between rural tourism and rural economy in China is studied and it can be divided into five stages according to the level of coupling coordination degree, that is, moderate dislocation stage, mild dislocation stage, on the verge of dislocation stage, bare coordination stage, initial coordination stage. On this basis, the influence mechanism of the coupling degree between rural tourism and rural economy is explored. The results show that there is a significant coupling relationship between rural tourism and rural economy development. From 1993 to 2016, both the comprehensive development level and the coupling coordination degree have been greatly improved. In 2013, the transition from the dislocation phase to the coordination phase was realized. The factors affecting the coupling degree of the both sides from strong to weak are per capita disposable income of rural residents; total output value of the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery; rural employment; rural tourism income; the total number of rural tourism receptions; rural tourism infrastructure investments; per capita consumption expenditure of rural residents; the number of rural tourist attractions; the completed number of fixed assets′ investments in rural areas; the per capita expenditure in rural tourism; the number of rural tourism consulting service centers; and the proportion of primary industry to GDP.