A Study on Exploitation of Tourism in Historic Districts:
Taking Wuzhen for Example
Abstract: There are abundant historic district tourism resources in China。 Taking Chengdu Broad and Narrow Alley, Fuzhou Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Zhouzhuang, Xitang and Wuzhen for example, historic district tourism has developed rapidly in recent years, which accumulated a wealth of experience in this aspect。 Wuzhen awarded the special honor of “Wuzhen Mode” by virtue of its scientific and pioneering project in the aspect of the tourism development。 Considering the Wuzhen historic and cultural district, comparing with the personal experience and extensive reading of relevant literature, this paper investigates and summarizes the content, characteristics and experiences of “Wuzhen Mode” from the aspects of tourism resources protection, functional development, tourism products, market regulation, market position and product marketing。 The above mentioned will be the reference for China’s historic district tourism and its sustainable and healthy development。