Analysis of the conflicts between development preferences and spatial differences based on participatory mapping in the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces World Heritage Site, China

A study on the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces World Heritage Site reveals significant conflicts between development preferences and spatial differences among stakeholders, including local residents, tourists, and scholars. Using participatory mapping and semi-structured interviews, researchers identified diverse attitudes toward tourism development and landscape value, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of land use conflicts in heritage protection. The findings highlight the importance of understanding stakeholder perspectives to balance human-environment interactions and ensure sustainable development at cultural landscape sites.

Zhou, N., An, Y., Wang, Y., Jing, C., & Hua, H. (2025). Analysis of the conflicts between development preferences and spatial differences based on participatory mapping in the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces World Heritage Site, China. Geocarto International, 40(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2025.2570060