Table 1 Spatial carrying capacity calculated according to Eq. (1)
Scenic spots | Available area (km2) | The area occupied per capita (m2/person) | Time required to complete the journey (h) | Tourist capacity (persons /d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Guling (牯岭) | 2.5 | 100 | 1 | 25,000 |
Flower road (花径) | 0.315 | 400 | 2 | 3150 |
Jingxiu valley (锦绣谷) | 0.089 | 400 | 2.5 | 667 |
Xianren cave (仙人洞) | 0.052 | 400 | 1.5 | 650 |
Heaven pool (大天池) | 0.438 | 400 | 2 | 4380 |
Sanbao tree (三宝树) | 0.813 | 400 | 3 | 4065 |
Lulin lake (芦林湖) | 0.12 | 400 | 2 | 1200 |
Lushan botanical garden (庐山植物园) | 1.472 | 400 | 3 | 7360 |
Total | / | / | / | 46,472 |