Geografie 2026, 131, 247-278
https://doi.org/10.37040/geografie.2026.013
Spatial distribution pattern of rural tourism destinations in China and its influencing factors
Qinqin Dong1
, Jun Yan2
, Jun Yan2
1Xinyang University, School of Business, Xinyang, China
2Xinyang Normal University, School of Geographic Sciences, Xinyang, China
Received August 2025
Accepted July 2026
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