Characteristics of tourist maps

The key content, detail and format of tourist maps depend on the characteristics of tourist areas, routes and places, but the same characteristics and requirements are that they show traffic conditions, key scenic features, accommodation and dining places. Many cities and major tourist attractions in China have compiled tourist maps.

Compared with other maps, tourist maps often use intuitive schematic symbols, and often combine maps with photos, text descriptions of places of interest, residential and transportation service information, and are beautifully printed and easy to carry. Among them, the guide map often has the nature of schematic diagram and does not pay attention to the accuracy of graphics. A tourist map is not only a guide to travel, but also a souvenir of future memories.

With the development of tourism and the increasing demand for tourist maps, the compilation and publication of tourist maps have attracted more and more attention from all countries. Since the Seventh International Cartographic Conference from 65438 to 0974, tourist maps have been listed as one of the central topics of previous international cartographic conferences.

Tourism activities began in ancient times, and developed with the progress of civilization, and the connotation of tourist maps was constantly enriched and deepened. Modern tourist maps can not only intuitively express the quantity, quality characteristics and spatial distribution of one or more tourist elements in tourist areas, but also vividly reflect the rich connotation of regional tourism history, tourism resources, tourism environment and tourism economy. In addition to the basic characteristics of maps, tourist maps also have the following characteristics. Among all kinds of tourist maps, the most widely published and circulated are those of big cities and famous scenic spots, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi, Guilin, Huangshan and the Yangtze River Canyon. Under the condition of market economy, only products whose themes are closely related to the tourism market and whose service objects and purposes are clear can have good sales. For example, in recent years, Jiangxi's economy has developed rapidly, cities have expanded rapidly, and traffic and tourism maps of Nanchang, Jiujiang and other cities have been updated in time; In view of the rising leisure and holiday tourism in the society, a comprehensive tourist map of Hainan Island and Qiandao Lake is launched. In order to meet the needs of special tourism, many places have also compiled and published various special tourism maps, such as food shopping guide maps and urban leisure and entertainment guide maps. Only by introducing these products closely related to market demand can tourist maps produce greater economic and social benefits.