The Adaptive Evolution of Cultural Ecosystems along the Silk Road and Cultural Tourism Heritage: A Case Study of 22 Cultural Sites on the Chinese Section of the Silk Road World Heritage

Research on the adaptive evolution of cultural ecosystems along China's Silk Road World Heritage Sites reveals that tourism development and heritage protection can coexist through balanced management strategies. By analyzing 22 sites, the study identifies distinct patterns in urban and suburban areas: urban sites thrive with high industrialization-driven cultural tourism, while suburban sites benefit from traditional tourism routes. The findings highlight that the success of cultural tourism hinges on the ecosystem services and environmental conditions of these landscapes. The study integrates literature reviews, historical maps, and geomorphological data to explore factors influencing this evolution, offering theoretical and practical recommendations for sustainable heritage management.

Yu, J., Safarov, B., Yi, L., Buzrukova, M., & Janzakov, B. (2023). The Adaptive Evolution of Cultural Ecosystems along the Silk Road and Cultural Tourism Heritage: A Case Study of 22 Cultural Sites on the Chinese Section of the Silk Road World Heritage. Sustainability, 15(3), 2465. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032465