What is ecotourism?

Eco-tourism is sponsored by Xie Bellows, Special Advisor of IUCN. Lascari first proposed it in 1983. At that time, two main points were given about ecotourism. First, the object of eco-tourism is natural scenery; Secondly, the purpose of ecotourism should not be harmed. The basic principles of eco-tourism are: eco-tourism is nature-oriented tourism, eco-tourism is established within the tolerable range of natural environment under the guidance of ecological principles, promoting ecological protection, especially biodiversity protection, realizing the sustainability of resources and environment, educating and publicizing tourists on ecological protection, and raising public awareness of natural protection. Operators and managers should pay more attention to ecological protection. Eco-tourism should promote local economic development, benefit local community residents and protect local culture in order to