China’s tourism geographical divisions and the main characteristics of each region

Different scholars have different plans for China's tourism geographical divisions. Here are specific examples:

1. North China - Chinese Culture - Ancient Capitals, Historic Sites and Tourist Areas

North China District Located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River in my country, it lives in the central region of northern my country, covering the two municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin and the five provinces of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, and Shandong. North China is the birthplace of my country's ancient culture, represented by ancient capitals such as Beijing and Xi'an. It is the tourist area with the most diverse, abundant, concentrated and high-quality humanistic tourism resources in my country;

Historical and cultural relics and Famous mountains and sea views are integrated into one. It is also a major tourist area in my country that focuses on cultural landscapes and has a variety of tourism resources. It has vast plains, developed transportation, numerous cities, the capital is located, and outstanding location advantages. It is the core area for the development of my country's tourism industry. It is the most powerful tourist area in the country.

The North China tourist area has a relatively complete range of landform types, mainly consisting of the Loess Plateau, the North China Plain, the Northern Hebei Mountains, and the Shandong Peninsula. North China basically has a warm temperate semi-humid and humid climate with four distinct seasons and sufficient light and heat resources. Winters are long, dry and cold. Most of the rivers are frozen; precipitation is concentrated in the same season of rain and heat in summer, and the Hanzhong Basin in southern Shaanxi and southern Henan are subtropical; spring is dry and windy, and autumn is the best season for tourism.

North China is the cradle of the Chinese nation. This area has been the political, economic and cultural center of our country since ancient times. The Yellow River is the mother river of our country. It has given birth to the civilization history of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and also made the North China region on the bank of the Yellow River the birthplace of ancient Chinese culture.

2. Central China-Jingchu Culture-Hushan Canyon Tourism Area

Central China is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in central my country, including Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, and Jiangxi provinces. The only tourist area that is neither near the sea nor land borders. The area has many scenic rivers and lakes, famous mountains and canyons with distinctive features, rich and colorful cultural relics, pristine and unique nature reserves, and world-famous large-scale water conservancy projects. It is the main area for the development of tourism resources in my country and has huge potential for tourism development.

The mountains in this area are widely distributed and are mostly watersheds of rivers in the area, forming many large valley basins. The main geomorphological units include the mountains of western Hubei, the plains of the two lakes, and the mountains of northern Hubei. This area is located in central and southern China and has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with distinct four seasons and distinct climate characteristics at each time. The winter is relatively warm with little rain, the summer is hot and the precipitation is concentrated in the whole region, the spring is warm and the climate is changeable, and the weather is high and cool in the autumn.

Jingchu culture is named after the Chu State and Chu people. It is a regional culture that emerged in the Jianghan River Basin from the Zhou Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period. Hubei is the birthplace of Jingchu Culture and the political center of the ancient Chu State. , economic and cultural center. Jingchu culture is an important part of Chinese national culture. It has a long history, is extensive and profound, has distinctive regional characteristics and huge economic and cultural development value.

3. East China - Wuyue Culture - Jiangnan Landscape Garden Tourism Area

East China District is located in the central and eastern part of China, including Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces and one city, located on the eastern coast of my country The area covers an area of ??about 350,000 square kilometers. It is a region with many people but little land, dense towns, developed culture and technology, and strong economic strength. The region is rich in tourism resources, has superior basic conditions and significant combination advantages, and occupies an important position in the country.

The terrain of this area is high in the west and low in the east, with low mountains and plains alternately distributed, including the famous Yangtze River Delta plain. Although the terrain is flat, it is slightly undulating, with scattered island-shaped residual hills. This area has a subtropical humid monsoon climate. Winters are warm, summers are hot, and rainfall is abundant and even. Winter and summer winds alternate significantly, with four distinct seasons. In winter, the minimum temperature can drop to below zero due to severe cold waves.

Eastern China was the place where Wu and Yue fought for supremacy in ancient times. Wu culture and Yue culture both originated in the Yangtze River Delta region. With the evolution of history, the content and essence contained in Wu and Yue culture continue to enrich and promote the political, economic and cultural development of the Yangtze River Delta region.

Since Sun Quan, Emperor Wu of the Three Kingdoms, established Jianye as the capital, the Northern and Southern Dynasties have long been governed by rivers. The towns along the river, such as Jianye and Jingkou, once flourished. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal built in the Sui Dynasty greatly stimulated the development of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and promoted the great development of Yangzhou, Changzhou and other cities. From the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Yangzhou has long been in a leading position in the south of the Yangtze River and even in the country.

4. South China - Lingnan Culture - Subtropical and Tropical Landscape Tourism Area

South China Tourism Area is located in southeastern China, including Guangdong Province, Fujian Province, and Hainan Province. This area faces the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and has a long and winding coastline. The convenient maritime transportation provides good conditions for the development of export-oriented economy, so this area has become the first place for the rise of China's economy.

The landforms of this area mainly include the Youjiang Valley, Xijiang Valley, the Pearl River Delta, the coast of eastern Guangdong, the coast of southern Fujian and nearby islands. The surface erosion and cutting in the area are intense and hills are widespread. Under long-term high temperature and rainy climate conditions, deep red weathering crust develops on the hilly platform. In addition, Danxia landforms are mainly distributed in northern Guangdong and Wuyishan areas in Fujian.

South China is located on the southeast coast of China, with a mainly subtropical tropical climate, many coastal islands, warm and high temperatures all year round, and a southern scenery. Lingnan culture is the most distinctive and dynamic regional culture among the traditional Chinese cultures. It has three main sources. ?

First, the inherent local culture of the Pearl River Basin.

The Pearl River Basin, like the Yellow River Basin and the Yangtze River Basin, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. The second is the Central Plains culture that migrated south. Since this area was developed relatively late and was often a place of exile, this area is deeply influenced by the Central Plains culture. The third is imported foreign culture. As the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and even the only major trading port, Lingnan has allowed foreign culture to inject new vitality into Lingnan culture.

5. Northeast - Guandong Culture - Forest, Snowfield, and Volcanic Landscape Tourism Area

Northeastern District is located in the northeastern part of my country and is the tourist area with the highest latitude in my country. It covers the three provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. It is located east of Shanhaiguan, so it is called "Guandong".

The vast forests, a climate of summer food and winter snow, as well as coastal scenery, mountains and lakes, volcanic wonders, unique animals, aurora and polar day and night phenomena, etc., constitute the natural tourism resources characterized by the scenery of the North; Historical relics represented by the Manchu cultural relics of the early Qing Dynasty and ethnic minority customs represented by the Manchu, Korean, Oroqen, Hezhe, etc. constitute the unique cultural tourism resources of this region.

This area is the northern edge zone affected by the East Asian summer monsoon, and the temperate monsoon continental climate characteristics are very obvious. Winter is long and cold, lasting 7 to 8 months in the north and 5 to 6 months in the south. The ground is frozen and snow-covered, presenting a northern scenery.

The vast northeastern land is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with thousands of miles of fertile fields. The outermost ring of the three semi-ring-shaped belts is the bottom of the river valley formed by the Heilongjiang River, Wusuli River, etc., and within it are the valleys of varying heights. The large mountainous areas include the Daxinganling Mountains as the main trunk in the west, the Yilhuli Mountains and the Xiaoxinganling Mountains in the east, and the Zhangguangcai Mountains and Changbai Mountains in the east. Mountains and rivers surround the Songnen Plain and the low-humidity Sanjiang Plain, forming the Northeast Plain.

Guandong culture is the fusion of the three cultural genes of indigenous culture, Central Plains culture and foreign culture. It is rich in connotation and continues to develop and be passed down. Aboriginal culture has the longest history of development and has the strongest regional characteristics. The essence of its cultural spirit is a rough, bold and vigorous cultural mentality;

Central Plains culture is the result of the entry of indigenous culture into the Central Plains and the Central Plains people. It was formed by a large influx of foreign immigrants and became the main body of culture in this region; foreign culture was formed due to the invasion of modern imperialism and the inflow of foreign immigrants. Although it did not last long, it has made great progress in urban construction, religion, economy, life, etc. It also has a broad impact.

6. Southwest - National Customs - Strange Mountains, Beautiful Waters, and Alpine Canyon Tourist Areas

The Southwest District is located in the southwest of my country and the east side of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The karst landscape in the area is typical in development and widely distributed; the tropical and subtropical mountains, plateaus and canyons have unique scenery, and are extremely rich in animal and plant resources; there are many ethnic minorities and rich ethnic customs; the tourism resources are rich and colorful, with outstanding characteristics, and it is an important one for the development of my country's tourism industry area.

With the further improvement of transportation conditions and the district’s location advantages along the coast and unique tourism resource advantages, the tourism industry will surely take off further. This area includes the Guangxi Basin, Guizhou Plateau, Yunnan Plateau, and most of the Hengduan Mountains. Most of the Guizhou Plateau and eastern Yunnan have been marine environments in geological history. Carbonate sediments are developed and limestone is widely distributed. This area is one of the most karst areas in the world. One of the most typical areas with landform development.

Most of this area is located in the subtropics and has a subtropical monsoon climate. Southern Yunnan has a tropical monsoon climate, and western Sichuan has a plateau climate. The climate on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is warm and humid, with pleasant weather all year round.

Because the southwest region is located in the southwest border of my country, traffic is blocked and the influence of external forces is small. In addition, our government actively implements ethnic minority policies, pays attention to the protection and inheritance of ethnic culture, respects the customs and habits of ethnic minorities, and makes The characteristics of ethnic minorities in this area have been preserved and developed, making it the area with the most ethnic diversity in my country and one of the main areas where ethnic minorities live in concentrated communities in my country.

7. Northwest—Silk Road Culture—Arid Desert, Oasis Tourism Area

The Northwest District is located in northwest my country, including the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Gansu Province. This area is located in the middle of Eurasia, deep inland, far away from the sea, vast in area, and rich in resources. It is an inland tourist area and an important hub for economic and cultural exchanges between my country and Central Asia and other countries.

The landform of this area is characterized by high mountains sandwiched by a large basin, with thousands of miles of Gobi drifting sand in the basin. For example, the Junggar Basin is sandwiched between the Altai Mountains and the Tianshan Mountains; the Tarim Basin is surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, the Kunlun Mountains, and the Altun Mountains. This area is mainly a desert environment. The desert and Gobi are spread over a wide area. The special environment has created unique natural landscapes.

This area has a temperate continental climate. The annual temperature range is large, and the daily temperature range is particularly significant. Therefore, in the summer in the desert, there is a saying of "wearing cotton in the morning, wearing yarn in the afternoon, and eating watermelon by the stove." . The Turpan Basin in the region is known as the "Fire Continent" due to its special geographical environment and abnormally hot climate.

The Silk Road, referred to as the Silk Road, refers to the land route opened by Zhang Qian during the Western Han Dynasty, starting from Chang'an, passing through Gansu and Xinjiang in the northwest, to Central Asia and West Asia, and connecting the Mediterranean countries. aisle. The Silk Road was a commercial thoroughfare across Asia and Europe. It was also a road for political, economic, and cultural exchanges between Eastern and Western countries. It was most prominent in communicating international trade at that time.

8. Inner Mongolia - Mongolian Culture - Beyond the Great Wall Grassland Scenic Tourism Area

The scope of Inner Mongolia is the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, referred to as Inner Mongolia. The straight-line distance from east to west is more than 2,400 miles, and the north-south span is 1,700 miles. Many kilometers. It is located in the northern border of China, bordering Mongolia and Russia to the north. It is the province with the most longitudes in my country, with an area of ??about 1.183 million square kilometers.

The landform of this area is dominated by plateaus. The Inner Mongolia Plateau is open and open, with undulating microwaves. There are wide and shallow saucer-shaped depressions among the low and gentle hills. In the southern part of the plateau there is the east-west Yinshan Mountains, with the famous Daqing Mountains in the middle. The northern slope of Daqingshan is gentle and the southern slope is steep. It is a typical fault cliff. It was formed by the collapse of the fault and alluvial by the Yellow River to become the famous Hetao Plain. It has interlaced irrigation channels, shady trees, and crisscrossing roads. It is beautiful and fertile and is known as "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall". Good name.

Inner Mongolia has a typical mid-temperate semi-arid climate, with long and cold winters, windy winter and spring, and warm and short summers. Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is a multi-ethnic area. It is composed of more than 10 ethnic groups, including Mongolian, Han, Manchu, Hui, Daur, Ewenki, and Oroqen, and has a minority culture dominated by Mongolians. The ancient Mongolian people have their own unique way of life, customs and habits.

For example, they live a nomadic life, living in yurts that can be easily disassembled, etc. The Mongolian people also have many differences from the Han people in terms of food. They like to eat fried rice, milk tea, and hand-chopped meat.

9. Qinghai-Tibetan Culture - Plateau Cold Arid Grassland, Ice and Snow Tourism Area

The Qinghai-Tibet Area is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in southwest my country. It is known as the "Roof of the World" and includes Qinghai Province and Tibet. Autonomous region and two provinces. The unique ice and snow world, alpine grasslands, lakes and hot springs on the plateau, as well as the plateau, alpine canyons and virgin forests constitute the region's unique and attractive natural tourism resources. The original Tibetan customs, religious culture and ritual buildings also It constitutes the mysterious and attractive humanistic tourism resources of this area.

This area has unique advantages in climbing adventures, scientific investigations, and ethnic customs tourism development. It is a very attractive and promising tourist area that has yet to be developed and is under development. With an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the highest plateau in the world. Together with the Antarctic and the North Pole, it is known as the "Three Poles of the Earth".

This is not only the highest and youngest plateau in the world, but also the highest mountain in the world, a sea of ??mountains. In this high-altitude place, snow-capped mountains stretch across the sky, rivers surge, and the blue lake is tranquil, which is mesmerizing.

The most distinctive climate characteristic of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is "alpine cold and drought". Due to the higher terrain, the temperature is lower than at the same latitude. The air on the plateau is thin, with low air pressure and low oxygen content. The solar radiation is strong and the sunshine time is long. The daily temperature difference is large. The whole year is divided into obvious dry season and rainy season. Dry season The monsoon is strong, the sun is sufficient, and the solar radiation is strong.

Strong direct solar radiation causes the surface and near-surface air in the Qinghai-Tibet region to heat up strongly during the day, but cools rapidly at night, causing alternating temperature changes for a long time in a year.

10. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan—Chinese and Western Culture—Island and Bay Modern Style Tourism Area

This area is located in the southeastern coastal area of ??my country, including the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao and Taiwan. Hong Kong and Macau are located on the east and west sides of the Pearl River Estuary in Guangdong Province respectively, while Taiwan is across the sea from Fujian Province. Hong Kong's terrain is dominated by low mountains and hills, accounting for about 3/4. The main peak of the Great Smoky Mountains in the middle is 957 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Hong Kong. Plains account for only 1/4, cultivated land and ponds account for 9.2%, and barren mountains and barren land account for 9.2%. 74.8%.

The Macau Peninsula was originally a hilly area, and most of the flat land was reclaimed from the sea, accounting for more than half of the current island area. Taiwan is mountainous, accounting for 2/3 of the island. Mountains are concentrated in the central and eastern parts. From east to west, there are parallel mountain ranges such as Taitung, Central, Yushan, and Alishan. The main peak, Yushan, is 3,997 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in eastern my country. Hong Kong and Macao both have a humid south subtropical monsoon climate. The summer is hot and humid, the winter is slightly cold and dry, and the short seasons of spring and autumn are not obvious.

Central Taiwan is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, and the entire island has a subtropical-tropical oceanic climate. It is characterized by high temperature, rainy and windy weather. Due to their unique geographical location and historical background, the culture of Hong Kong and Macao is a diversified and prosperous culture based on Chinese culture and compatible with British and Portuguese culture - Chinese and Western culture.

There are many cultural relics and historic sites in Hong Kong and Macao that combine Chinese and Western styles. Most of the buildings have the characteristics of "mainly Chinese with a combination of English and Portuguese". Taiwan has one of the highest population densities in the world. In addition to the local residents on the island, most of the residents are from mainland China, especially Fujian.