The Systematic Construction of Revolutionary Cultural Relics Themed Trails:A Case Study of the Trail for"I'm going to Yan'an"
The heritage themed trails are heritage tourism routes organically connect various cultural heritage resources through cultural themes,and are innovative initiatives and important ways to protect and use cultural relics.As the material carrier of revolu-tionary culture,revolutionary cultural relics carry the spiritual genealogy of the Communist Party of China,revolutionary traditions,and red genes.The construction of revolutionary cultural relics theme trails is of great significance in excavating the value of revolu-tionary cultural relics,promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism,and carrying forward the spirit of the revolution.Based on the interpretation of the concept of trails and national policy documents,this paper elaborates on the connotation and necessity of constructing revolutionary cultural relics themed trails.Through a comparative analysis of trails in different countries and regions,the common characteristics are clarified.Building upon this,this paper discusses the constructive ideas of revolution-ary cultural relics themed trails from aspects such as thematic refinement,spatial organization,value interpretation,and management mechanisms.It proposes that the construction of revolutionary cultural relics themed trails should adhere to the principles of topical-ity,diversity,identifiability,experientiality,and integration.By refining regional cultural themes,establishing and strengthening inher-ent connections between revolutionary cultural relics,and integrating historical sites,natural landscapes,characteristic villages,intan-gible cultural heritage,and other natural and cultural resources within a region,linear theme pathways are created by stringing them together using road transportation networks.Utilizing various means such as exhibitions,format innovations,and special activities,the intrinsic vitality of revolutionary cultural relics is stimulated,the inheritance and promotion of revolutionary spirit are facilitated,and the revitalization and development of revolutionary old areas are empowered.Drawing on the case of patriotic youth rushing to Yan'an during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,a revolutionary cultural relics themed trail of"I'm going to Yan'an"is constructed.In conclusion,this paper guides the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics from the perspective of connectivity and regional integration,enriching the theoretical methodology of constructing revolutionary cultural relics themed trails.It advocates for establishing a multi-tiered and multi-departmental cross-regional collaboration mechanism to ensure the orderly planning and con-struction of trails,promote the integration of revolutionary cultural relics into local economic development,rural revitalization,and cultural heritage tourism,and advance the overall protection,activation,and integrated development of revolutionary cultural relics.
heritage themed trailsrevolutionary cultural relicsheritage tourismred tourism