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What is the impact of geology and geomorphology on tourism?

Geology and geomorphology have an important influence on tourism. The geological and geomorphological features of scenic spots can shape the tourism image and also affect the experience and safety of tourists. Understanding the geological and geomorphological characteristics and strengthening the management and protection of scenic spots can promote the sustainable development of tourism.

Geology and geomorphology is an important part of tourism resources and has an important influence on tourism. First of all, the geological characteristics of scenic spots are often their unique brand image, which helps to attract tourists. For example, the strange pines and rocks in Huangshan Mountain and the karst landforms in Zhangjiajie have become famous brands to attract tourists. Secondly, the geological and geomorphological features also directly affect the tourist experience. Such as underground river crossing, canyon rafting, cave exploration and so on. , all need tourists to carry out under different geological and geomorphological conditions. If the scenic spot can't be properly planned, designed, developed and maintained, tourists may face security risks brought by geological and geomorphological features. Finally, strengthening the protection and management of geological features in scenic spots is very important to improve the quality and sustainable development of scenic spots. The destruction and pollution of geological landforms in scenic spots may bring long-term environmental consequences and irreparable loss of resources, and also affect the tourist experience and the competitiveness of the tourism market. Therefore, scenic spots should pay attention to understanding and excavating geological and geomorphological characteristics, rationally planning and developing tourism resources, strengthening the protection and management of scenic spots, improving the quality of scenic spots, enhancing tourists' satisfaction and promoting the sustainable development of tourism.

Are there any relevant laws and regulations for the protection of geological landforms? Yes, at present, China's laws and regulations on the protection of geological features include the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics in People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Tourism Law. In addition, relevant local laws and regulations have been formulated, such as the Interim Measures for the Administration of Geological Relics in Tourist Attractions in Jiangsu Province and the Administrative Measures for the Protection of Geological Environment in Tourist Attractions in Shaanxi Province. The formulation and implementation of these laws and regulations will help to standardize the protection and management of geological landforms in scenic spots and improve the protection level of tourism resources.

Geology and geomorphology are important tourism resources in tourism. How to protect and rationally develop and utilize it plays an important role in promoting the sustainable development of tourism. Scenic spots should strengthen the understanding and protection of geological and geomorphological features, formulate reasonable tourism development and management plans, enhance the quality and attractiveness of scenic spots, and promote the sustainable development of tourism.

Legal basis:

"People's Republic of China (PRC) Cultural Relics Protection Law" Article 25 Cultural relics protection units and other important geological relics, fossil relics, ancient landforms and other natural cultural relics with historical, cultural and scientific value shall be managed and protected by the cultural relics protection department. Scenic spots should protect and manage geological and geomorphological natural cultural relics in accordance with this law.