Why does Jiangsu, with its single natural landscape, rank first in the country in 5A scenic spots and third in tourism revenue?

When it comes to my country’s major tourism provinces, people often think of Yunnan, Sichuan, Tibet, Xinjiang, etc. in the western region. These provinces have complex topography and climate, and have unique natural and cultural landscapes in the country. However, the 5A scenic spots and tourism revenue in these provinces are not as high as Jiangsu in the eastern region.

5A scenic spots “bring their own traffic” are the “golden signs” of the tourism industry in each province, and tourism revenue is regarded as an important indicator of the development of the tourism industry. In both aspects, Jiangsu ranks first in the country. At the forefront, even first. In fact, the natural landscape in Jiangsu is very simple, far less rich and diverse than in Yunnan, Sichuan, Tibet and other provinces.

Jiangsu is located in the eastern coastal area, on the third step of my country's terrain. The topography is relatively simple, mainly plains, with low terrain, and most areas are below 50 meters above sea level. Jiangsu plains account for 69% of the total area, ranking first in the country in terms of proportion. The mountains and hills of Jiangsu are mainly distributed in southern Jiangsu and Lianyungang and Xuzhou in the north. There are mountains such as Yuntai Mountain, Yunlong Mountain, and Laoshan. Among them, the main peak of Yuntai Mountain, Yunv Peak, is 624.4 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in Jiangsu.

Jiangsu is the province with the lowest terrain in my country. The terrain is mainly plains, and the natural landscape is relatively simple, with many plains and lakes. Most of the peaks in Jiangsu are hills, and their altitude and relative height are lower than those in the western region. Yunnan, Sichuan, Tibet and other provinces and regions. However, as of now, Jiangsu has 25 5A scenic spots, ranking first in the country in number. Zhejiang ranks second with 19 5A scenic spots. Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet have 9, 15, and 5 5A scenic spots respectively.

Let’s look at tourism income. Jiangsu's tourism revenue in 2020 was 825.1 billion yuan, slightly lower than Zhejiang (827.5 billion yuan) and Hunan (826.2 billion yuan), ranking third in the country. Sichuan and Yunnan are also good, reaching 717.3 billion yuan and 647.7 billion yuan respectively. Ranked 5th and 6th. Why is Jiangsu, with mediocre natural landscapes, among the best in terms of 5A scenic spots and tourism revenue? Mainly related to Jiangsu's economy, transportation, population, history and culture, etc.

Tourism has always been closely related to the economy. Whether it is the construction of tourist attractions or the tourist behavior of tourists, a certain economic foundation is required, especially the latter. Travel is not a necessity of life, but more of a spiritual need based on material foundation. Generally speaking, in economically developed areas, people have higher incomes, more leisure time, and strong demand for tourism, and Jiangsu is a large economic province.

Jiangsu is located in the Yangtze River Delta region, the most economically developed region in my country. Its total GDP ranks second in the country all year round, and its regional economic development is very balanced. The 13 prefecture-level cities under its jurisdiction are basically second-tier cities. , third-tier cities. Shanghai and Zhejiang, which are adjacent to Jiangsu, are also very economically developed, allowing Jiangsu's tourist attractions to radiate more people. Jiangsu's per capita disposable income in 2020 is about 43,400 yuan, slightly higher than Guangdong (41,000 yuan), ranking 5th in the country.

Jiangsu itself has a strong economy, coupled with high per capita disposable income and developed transportation (the number of international airports ranks first in the country), which has promoted the development of Jiangsu’s tourism industry. Jiangsu is also a province with a large population. Its permanent population in 2020 is about 84.75 million, ranking fourth in the country. The dense population has brought the development of Jiangsu's tourism industry to the next level.

In addition, as one of the most economically developed regions in the country, Jiangsu has Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi and other cities with great influence in the country, which also attract tourists from all over the country.

In terms of natural landscape alone, Jiangsu “doesn’t rank high”. Jiangsu’s advantages are history and culture. Jiangsu is the province with the most national historical and cultural cities. There are currently 13 national historical and cultural cities, such as Nanjing, Suzhou, Xuzhou, Yangzhou, etc. Among the 13 prefecture-level cities in the province, only Lianyungang, Suqian, Yancheng, and Huai'an are not. A national historical and cultural city, the monuments scattered throughout the province are a major attraction of Jiangsu tourism.

There are many kinds of "man-made attractions" in Jiangsu, such as theme parks, such as the Wuxi Film and Television Base Three Kingdoms Water Margin Scenic Area, Changzhou Global Dinosaur City Leisure Tourist Area, and Changzhou China Spring and Autumn Yancheng Tourist Area, all of which are 5A scenic spots.