What is the dialectical relationship between tourism resource development and protection?

The dialectical relationship between tourism resource development and protection is as follows:

1. Tourism resource development and protection are interrelated and interdependent; protection is the prerequisite for development and development, and protection is for Better development. Tourism resources are the basis and prerequisite for tourists to carry out tourism activities. Once they are completely destroyed, the tourism industry will lose the conditions for dependence and there will be no development at all. Therefore, protection is a prerequisite for development and an urgent task at present. China is very rich in tourism resources, many of which are national or even world-class. Given the current technical conditions, it may still be difficult to fully develop these resources. Therefore, protection first is the best policy. There are still disputes over how to develop some resources, which involve environmental, social, economic and sustainable development issues after development. They can be protected first and then developed. In addition, resource protection also runs through the entire development process, which is determined by the negative effects of development.

Development is a necessary manifestation of protection and the basis for tourism development. From the perspective of sustainable development, resource protection is ultimately for better development. Therefore, tourism resources must be developed and utilized in order to attract tourists, exert their functions and benefits, and have practical economic and social significance; the necessity of resource protection can only be reflected through development. Development is the forerunner of tourism development and a full reflection of the value of tourism resources. For example, Quanzhou Qingjing Mosque is the oldest existing Islamic temple in the country with an Arabic architectural style, while the Lingshan Holy Tomb is the burial place of the three and four sages of Muhammad’s disciples. It is a precious historical site and historical witness of the friendly exchanges between China and the Arab world. . Only through reasonable development can the mosque and holy tomb be brought to the Arab world and become an Islamic pilgrimage site with global influence, in order to fully reflect the value of its protection.

Social development has diversified and complicated tourism needs. The development of tourism resources that reflect national characteristics and tourism products with the theme of environmental protection and sustainable development (such as eco-tourism) has become a new direction for tourism development. .

Development itself means protection. Generally speaking, reasonable and scientific tourism resource development involves renovating the resources rather than letting them "fend for themselves" to extend their life cycle, improve the resource environment, beautify and increase their accessibility, or renovate the historical sites. Excavate, restore, protect, or collect and organize cultural tourism resources such as folk customs to restore their glory. At the same time, part of the tourism revenue generated by resource development and tourism development can be returned to the resource areas in various forms for resource and environment transformation, infrastructure and environmental construction. In this sense, development means conservation. Our country has identified a large number of cultural relics protection units, repaired historical sites, established a museum system, excavated and sorted out cultural heritage, and basically formed a tourism and cultural circle with Chinese characteristics. These measures are the first line of protection for cultural tourism resources.

2. Tourism resource development and protection are contradictory. To a certain extent, development is also a kind of destruction.

Although the damage to tourism resources is not only caused by development, but also has other deep-seated reasons such as social and cultural factors, the damage caused by development is obvious and runs counter to resource protection. .

First of all, the development of tourism resources will inevitably cause some damage. The development of tourism resources requires moderate construction of resource areas, which is premised on local-scale damage. It can be said that without destruction, there will be no development. Destruction and development occur to a certain extent. Since tourism is an emerging industry, an extensive development model currently prevails, making active development also bring destruction. The Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an are a typical example. Due to technical limitations, the painted pottery in Pit No. 1 of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses has gradually faded and lost its former luster. Of course, blind and predatory development causes waste of resources, environmental pollution, ecological imbalance and serious damage to resources.

Secondly, from a human perspective, the development of tourism resources will also have a great destructive effect. Due to poor management, the influx of tourists to a resource area often exceeds its carrying capacity, thus causing fatal damage to the resource itself: For example, many floor tiles in the Forbidden City in Beijing have been worn out and the ground has sunk, making protection and restoration more difficult. At present, domestic tourist attractions do not impose restrictions on the number of tourists, but all comers are welcome. This shows the urgency of applying the theory of tourism carrying capacity (tourism environment capacity). On the other hand, tourism development brings many tourists and also causes damage to resources. The large influx of tourists has created huge sources of pollution and destroyed resources and the environment. For example, Dianchi Lake and Taihu Lake, both famous domestic and foreign tourist resorts, have become the most polluted large freshwater lakes in the country. The Lijiang River, "Guilin's most beautiful place in the world", is also full of garbage (of course). , this is also affected by other factors, but the pollution caused by tourism bears the brunt): the noise caused by a large number of tourists destroys the solemn atmosphere of the temple; the uncivilized behavior of tourists, such as graffiti with "×××came here" It also causes great damage to tourist resources such as cliff carvings. Thirdly, due to the cultural nature of tourism resources (especially cultural tourism resources), the impact of foreign culture brought about by development may also be a devastating blow to tourism resources.

Although the exchanges and influences between tourists and resource locations and the interaction between the two cultures are mutual and two-way, in fact, the impact and influence of foreign cultures and foreign tourists on resource locations (tourist destinations) are far greater than they are. The influence of resource land received. The development of tourism resources has brought about many negative impacts, such as the emergence and development of prostitution, crime, and gambling, as well as changes in the concepts and consciousness of residents where the resources are located, changes in the economic conditions, economic awareness, aesthetic tendencies, and social relationships of tourist destinations, and changes in folk customs. Assimilation, vulgarization, etc. have caused direct or indirect damage to tourism resources and their environment.

Excessive protection hinders development. Destruction caused by development, in order to "nip problems in the bud", can easily lead to a one-sided emphasis on protection, thus neglecting the development of resources. Excessive protection without development of resources will not reflect the value of the resources themselves, and the tourism industry will not develop. There were once Arab businessmen who wanted to invest in the construction of the mosque, but it was abandoned because some scholars emphasized that the "original flavor" of the mosque should be maintained. Regardless of whether it is right or wrong, overemphasis on protection will lose development opportunities and hinder development. In the opinion of the author, in the process of protecting tourism resources, we cannot blindly rest on our laurels. We should "take action when it is time to take action" and develop resources in the right time, in the right place, and in the right amount.