Gestión de las rutas patrimoniales: “Rutas de la seda, Red viaria del Corredor Chang´an-Tianshan” en China y “Camino de Santiago” en Castilla y León = The Heritage routes management: “Silk Road: Chang´an-Tianshan Corridor” in China and “Camino de Santiago" in Castilla y León

UNESCO's designation of 'Heritage Routes' for cultural routes with historical, patrimonial, and territorial value highlights the need for integrated linear management and protection. A comparative study of two UNESCO World Heritage Routes—the Silk Road: Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor in China and the Camino de Santiago in Castilla y León—reveals key differences and challenges in their management. While the Silk Road stands out for its cultural and landscape diversity, the Camino de Santiago is characterized by homogeneity. Both routes face common difficulties, including the multiplicity of laws across territories, the lack of cohesive route-wide policies, and a predominant focus on tourism over heritage conservation. The study underscores the importance of unified approaches to protect and promote these linear heritage sites effectively.

Huo, S., & Serrano, E. (2021). Gestión de las rutas patrimoniales: “Rutas de la seda, Red viaria del Corredor Chang´an-Tianshan” en China y “Camino de Santiago” en Castilla y León = The Heritage routes management: “Silk Road: Chang´an-Tianshan Corridor” in China and “Camino de Santiago” in Castilla y León. Polígonos. Revista de Geografía, (33), 21–51. https://doi.org/10.18002/pol.v33i0.7182