Geopark Tourism Planning Evaluation Index System Based on the Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Heritage Values

for the UNESCO Global Geoparks' application, and it is also the basis
for the existence and protection of geoparks. As an important part of
heritage protection and utilization, heritage interpretation can
enhance the readability and appreciation of heritage and realize the
promotion, inheritance and innovation of cultural heritage value. In
this study, while fully considering all the influencing factors related
to geopark cultural heritage, natural heritage and tourism, the weight
of each index is reasonably allocated, and an evaluation index system
of geopark tourism planning based on the interpretation of cultural
and natural heritage values has been constructed. At the same time,
the evaluation criteria and data sources applicable to different impact
factors are proposed in detail. Taking Dali Mount Cangshan
UNESCO Global Geopark (China) as the research object, the
feasibility of the index system is verified effectively. By establishing
a scientific and operable procedure and method, this study hopes to
establish a foundation for the objective and accurate conclusion of
the geological heritage's scientific value and provide a theoretical
basis for the application of geological heritage in the UNESCO
Global Geopark, World Natural Heritage site and its protection and
utilization.