Journal of Geographical Sciences, Volume. 30, Issue 3, 487(2020)

The changes in the geographical patterns of China’s tourism in 1978-2018: Characteristics and underlying factors

Chengming ZHANG1,3, Shixiu WENG1,3, and Jigang BAO2,3、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1. School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
  • 2. School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
  • 3. Center for Tourism Planning & Research, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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    Paper Information

    Received: Aug. 10, 2019

    Accepted: Sep. 30, 2019

    Published Online: Sep. 29, 2020

    The Author Email: BAO Jigang (eesbjg@mail.sysu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.1007/s11442-020-1739-2

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