A comparative study on the effect of soundscape and landscape on tourism experience. (23rd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: He, Mang; Li, Jingwen; Li, Jun; Chen, Huiyi
• Is Part Of: International journal of tourism research. Volume 21:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 11
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2018-09-23
• Subjects: landscape perception -- Leshan Giant Buddha -- Mount Emei -- religious tourism experience -- soundscape perception; Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2237
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-2340

Abstract

Abstract: This paper explores how soundscape and landscape influences tourism experience by the cases of Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, China. Results show that there is a mutually positive relationship between soundscape perception and landscape perception; soundscape perception indirectly affect tourism experience through "the congruence between soundscape and landscape"; and only landscape can directly affect shallow experience. This study also brings implications for tourism research and practice: soundscape should be given more attention as it can significantly affect the tourism experience, and relevant industrial sectors can improve tourism experiences through the design or control of soundscape.