Abstract:
Based on the data of A-grade scenic spots of China in 2016, the number, grade structure and spatial distribution of A-grade scenic spots were studied by the means of GIS spatial analysis and some quantitative analysis methods including the nearest neighbor index, Gini coefficient and Anselin Local Moran I. The results showed that the development of A-grade scenic spots in China has entered into the stage of quality enhancement instead of the stage of quantity enlargement. The spatial distribution of A-grade scenic spots and population in China are overlapped spatially, 87% of A-grade scenic spots located in the east of Hu Huanyong line and formed three concentrated areas, including Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Yangtze River Delta and Shandong Peninsula. Tourist receipts and tourism revenue are significantly and positively related to the number of A-grade scenic spots at provincial scale, especially related to the number of 5A and 4A scenic spots. Based on the above conclusions, five proposals for the developing of A-grade scenic spots in China are put forward, that is, quality improvement of scenic spots, priority development of A grade scenic spots in western regions, regional tourism cooperation, priority development of transportation and tourist products innovation of scenic spots.
