Landscapes of Tourism: Silk Road, Xinjiang and Tibet

As part of the Brill Fall Open-House, we are hosting a talk by Dr. Stan Toops from Geography and International Studies. We invite you to come to the Brill Science Library to learn more and ask questions about Dr. Toops' research.

Abstract of the talk:
Just as international interest in the history and culture of the ancient Silk Road has grown since the 1980s, the number of tourists visiting ancient sites all along this historic trade artery has also risen. In China, Xinjiang, Tibet and Sichuan have all encouraged this new interest by allowing increased access to many formerly closed places. As a result, tourists now arrive to view a wide range of historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Tourist hotels and tour guide companies (both official and unofficial) now benefit from tourists seeking to experience some of the wonders of this new tourist destination. I examine the creation of a tourist landscape along the Silk Road and discuss the impacts of tourism development in western China.

Details:
September 30, 2010
3:00-4:00 pm
Brill Science Library