Characteristics of Restorative Environment in Rural Sojourn Destination—A Case Study on the Mountainous Area of Southern Anhui
The rural sojourn industry has flourished in China with the improvement of human living standards and the promotion of the rural rejuvenation strategy.As a new way of life,sojourners go to the countryside with pleasant natural environment to pursue a healthy and comfortable experience.The researchers take Dashan Village and Nanping Village in southern Anhui as cases,collect data based on in-depth interviews and questionnaires,and analyze the characteristics of restorative environment in rural sojourn destinations with SPSS software and the method of factor analysis.The result shows that the restorative environment presents five characteristics:naturality,tran-quility,security,sociality,and culturality.The finding can provide reference for improving the living environment of rural sojourn and developing rural sojourn products.