How do visitors perceive the significance of tangible cultural heritage through a 3D reconstructed immersive visual experience at the Seokguram Grotto, South Korea?

A 3D reconstructed immersive visual experience significantly enhances visitors' perceived significance and value of tangible cultural heritage sites, such as the Seokguram Grotto World Heritage Site in South Korea. The study found that these immersive presentations influence visitors' psychological factors, thereby deepening their engagement with the site's cultural, historical, and archaeological importance. This research contributes to the field of sustainable heritage tourism by demonstrating how advanced visualization technologies can be leveraged to improve visitor experiences while ensuring the careful management of heritage sites for future generations.

Tufail, M., Park, J., Kim, H., Kim, S., Kim, K., & Lee, J.-H. (2022). How do visitors perceive the significance of tangible cultural heritage through a 3D reconstructed immersive visual experience at the Seokguram Grotto, South Korea? Journal of Heritage Tourism, 17(4), 409–430. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873x.2022.2039672