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Description
The Duku Heritage Corridor is known as “China’s Most Beautiful Highway” ,represents the the essence of the Tianshan World Heritage Scenic Byway. The 14th Five-Year cultural development Plan from China’s central government emphasizes the importance of systematically protecting and utilizing historical and cultural heritage. This policy highlights the need for holistic strategies to integrate heritage conservation with sustainable development. Cultural adaptability plays an important role in achieving this balance by fostering harmony between cultural heritage and ecosystems. Through the creation of adaptive landscapes, integrating “ecological restoration - health restoration - cultural restoration - economic restoration”, it is possible to ensure both preservation and sustainable use of heritage corridors. The Duku Heritage Corridor erves as a valuable case study for exploring how these principles can be implemented effectively. This study aims to clarify the educational value of the Duku Heritage Corridor by identifying its key landscape characteristics and heritage elements. It also considers subjective factors such as the public’s demand for recreation, behavioural patterns and perceptual experiences. By analysing the “production space”; “living space”; and “ecological space” along the corridor, the research provides insights into how these spaces can coexist and support each other. To support this analysis, advanced methods such as digital footprint and user-generated content (UGC) from social media are utilized to capture and evaluate public interactions with the heritage corridor. The findings inform the development of a culturally adaptive management model that can guide route planning, infrastructure design, and conservation strategies. Ultimately, the proposed model offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the unique cultural and natural heritage of the Duku Heritage Corridor. It provides actionable recommendations for promoting the sustainable development of urban and rural heritage areas while enhancing their educational value.
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| Keywords | Heritage ecosystems；Duku heritage corridor；educational value；cultural adaptation；management model |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | Yes |
