The Politics of Heritage Tourism in China: A View from Lijiang

ISBN-13: 9780415478083 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 222 str.

Xiaobo Su;Peggy Teo

Opis

This book examines the politics of tourism development in China, looking at Lijiang Ancient Town, a destination that has been used by the Chinese state as an exemplar of policy-making. The authors examine the relationships between global and domestic capital, the state, tourists and locals as they ready Lijiang for tourist consumption.

Spis treści

1. Rethinking tourism politics  2. The cultural politics of tourism: exploring the complexity of hegemony  3. Locating Lijiang: connections and process  4. Producing heritage: Lijiang’s immersion into global tourism  5. Consuming heritage: tourists’ expectations and influence on Lijiang  7. Local agency in heritage tourism  8. Conclusion: cultural politics of heritage tourism and beyond