What are tourism resources?

(1) Ornamental and experiential properties

The main difference between tourism resources and general resources is that it has aesthetic characteristics and ornamental value, and it has unique characteristics as a resource. The economy is also realized to a large extent through ornamental properties. Although travel motivations vary from person to person, and travel content and forms are diverse, viewing activities are almost indispensable in all travel processes. Without ornamental value, it does not constitute a tourist resource. The stronger the ornamental value of a tourist resource, the greater its attraction to tourists. At the same time, experience is another characteristic that distinguishes tourism resources from other resources. The participatory nature of many folk tourism resources, such as ethnic songs and dances, ethnic weddings, etc., is very attractive to tourists in heterogeneous cultural areas.

(2) Time-limitedness and regionality

Time-limitedness and regionality are the characteristics of tourism resources in terms of time and space. The time limit of tourism resources is determined by the location's latitude, topography, climate and other factors. The seasonal changes in the natural landscape caused by these factors cause the development of tourism to have obvious low and peak seasons throughout the year. Since many characteristic tourism resources can only be developed and utilized within certain specific periods of time, the combination of different types of tourism resources can effectively extend the time period during which tourist destinations can be developed and utilized. In addition, tourism resources are an important component of the geographical environment. Regional differences in the geographical environment will inevitably lead to differences in the resources existing in each region. Therefore, regional differences in tourism resources exist objectively. This regional difference is reflected in tourism resources and forms unique local characteristics.

(3) Diversity and comprehensiveness

From the definition of tourism resources, it can be seen that it is a collective concept. Any factor that can attract tourists can be transformed into tourism resources. . The synergistic effect of these factors makes tourism resources exist in all aspects of nature and society, and its diversity and breadth are beyond the reach of other resources. In addition, the various elements of tourism resources are in an environment of interrelation, interaction, and mutual restriction, forming a harmonious organic whole. The richer the types of components of regional tourism resources and the closer the connections, the stronger their vitality and the more they can attract tourists. The comprehensive characteristics of tourism resources enable it to meet the diversified needs of tourists and become the advantage of tourism development.

(4) Monopoly and non-transferability

Tourism resources are poorly imitable and difficult to transplant or copy. Historical and cultural heritage and natural tourism resources are geographically immovable. It has the characteristics of monopoly. For example, my country's Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, Guilin's landscape, Jiuzhaigou Huanglong's colorful pools, etc. cannot be relocated or reproduced in other places using artificial force. Although many theme parks imitate realistic villages or houses of ethnic minorities such as bamboo houses and yurts, they lack the support of regional background, surrounding environment and ethnic customs. In the eyes of tourists, the real and fake are clearly distinguishable, thus losing the original There is meaning and charm. Those resources with a strong sense of history cannot be separated from the specific geographical environment and historical background, otherwise their historical value and ornamental value will be difficult to reflect. (5) Sustainability and non-renewability

Sustainability refers to the reusability of tourism resources. Unlike minerals, forests and other natural resources that will be depleted as humans continue to exploit them, what tourists take away from their visits are only impressions and perceptions, not the tourism resources themselves. Therefore, in theory, tourism resources can be reused for a long time or even forever. However, practice has proved that tourism resources will also be destroyed if they are not properly utilized and protected. An overused tangible tourism resource may be destroyed or even non-renewable; once an improperly maintained intangible tourism resource is damaged, it will be difficult to repair in the short term. This requires that the development of tourism resources must be combined with protection and management, and must be carried out in an orderly and measured manner based on scientific and feasible tourism planning.