THE FINANCIAL AND SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN FENGHUANG COUNTY, CHINA.

Abstract

There was a big change as more people began coming to Fenghuang County, China. These changes are happening in both the economy and society. What occurred has altered things for the people who live there. People from all over the world come to Fenghuang. Why? There are many various cultures represented, there are numerous historical places, and most of the structures are still standing. Tourism has helped the economy by bringing in more money, jobs, and business opportunities. Retail, travel, and lodging have all benefited from more people coming to the area. Tourism has also led people to start their own enterprises by supporting the opening of small businesses. The county's economy has improved since its highways, hotels, and cultural institutions have all been updated. The changes might make it easier for the county's economy to grow. Certain individuals are anxious about the rising cost of living, the fact that certain groups receive more money, and the reality that the economy is very reliant on tourism. Tourism brought back relics and long-lost traditions. People are prouder of their town, and people from various groups are getting to know each other better because more people are going to cultural events like arts and crafts fairs and festivals. To get more visitors, both the public and private sectors have pushed to make historic sites and other types of intangible cultural assets easier to get to. Tourism has helped conserve cultural treasures that can't be touched. It may be hard to find a balance between being honest and generating money, especially when. Different generations don't agree on things like keeping historic structures and accepting new cultures. Several external circumstances have influenced the lives of several teenagers by intensifying their aspirations and modifying their objectives. Things have changed.