A Study on the Network Structure Characteristics of Level-A Tourist Attractions in Fujian Province
This article examines 496 level-A tourist attractions in Fujian Province,utilizing data from Ctrip Travel Notes to extract tourist flow trajectories.Employing social network analysis,we explore the network structure of these attractions.The findings reveal that:(1)The overall density of A-level tourist attractions in Fujian is low,indicating a weak network effect characterized by widespread dispersion and localized clustering.(2)Key attractions such as the Xiamen Gulangyu Scenic Area,Mount Wuyi Scenic Area,Fuzhou Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Historical and Cultural Block Scenic Area,the Earthen Buildings of Fujian,and Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area,all rated 5A,occupy central positions within the network due to their high visitor concen-tration,resulting in a multi-core radiation pattern of centralized clusters.(3)Attractions with advantageous trans-portation access and rich natural and cultural resources fill structural gaps in the network,establishing connec-tions with more network members and thereby gaining a dominant position.(4)Core attractions not only facili-tate gathering,transitioning,and dispersing of tourists but also influence tourist flow paths through their strate-gic control of relational networks,playing a crucial role in the evolving"core-edge"structure of the scenic area network.