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<p>While traditional geoparks have established a robust framework for protecting spectacular geoheritage, a significant challenge remains in conserving and utilizing “ordinary” geoheritage resources widely dispersed in rural areas. To address this gap, the “geo-cultural village/town” model was introduced in China as an innovative strategy to integrate these overlooked geological resources with rural revitalization. Using the Ru’an Geo-cultural Village in Hainan Province as a case study, this research analyzes its natural endowments, design principles, and socioeconomic impacts through the “volcanic evolution–ecological response–human adaptation” theoretical framework. This analysis reveals how geological backgrounds fundamentally shape rural cultural landscapes and economic structures. Unlike traditional geoparks that prioritize geotourism based on monumental landscapes, the Ru’an case illustrates how ordinary volcanic resources can be transformed into productive assets for characteristic agriculture and sustainable development. This study explains the distinct mechanisms of the geo-cultural village/town model, highlighting its capacity to foster geoheritage conservation and community development in underdeveloped regions. By establishing a reproducible framework that harmonizes geoheritage conservation with industry, this research offers a new paradigm for converting geological backgrounds into drivers of sustainable rural economic growth. Finally, this study makes practical policy recommendations to ensure the long-term viability of geo-cultural villages/towns.</p>

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From Geoheritage to Rural Revitalization: A Case Study of the Ru’an Geo-Cultural Village in Hainan Province, China

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    2026年7月8日

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  • Jianweng Gao,
  • Zhenliang Wang,
  • Jingjing Gong,
  • Jianzhou Yang,
  • Yan’gang Fu,
  • Lujun Lin,
  • Zhuang Duan,
  • Keqiang Zhao,
  • Yong Li

摘要

While traditional geoparks have established a robust framework for protecting spectacular geoheritage, a significant challenge remains in conserving and utilizing “ordinary” geoheritage resources widely dispersed in rural areas. To address this gap, the “geo-cultural village/town” model was introduced in China as an innovative strategy to integrate these overlooked geological resources with rural revitalization. Using the Ru’an Geo-cultural Village in Hainan Province as a case study, this research analyzes its natural endowments, design principles, and socioeconomic impacts through the “volcanic evolution–ecological response–human adaptation” theoretical framework. This analysis reveals how geological backgrounds fundamentally shape rural cultural landscapes and economic structures. Unlike traditional geoparks that prioritize geotourism based on monumental landscapes, the Ru’an case illustrates how ordinary volcanic resources can be transformed into productive assets for characteristic agriculture and sustainable development. This study explains the distinct mechanisms of the geo-cultural village/town model, highlighting its capacity to foster geoheritage conservation and community development in underdeveloped regions. By establishing a reproducible framework that harmonizes geoheritage conservation with industry, this research offers a new paradigm for converting geological backgrounds into drivers of sustainable rural economic growth. Finally, this study makes practical policy recommendations to ensure the long-term viability of geo-cultural villages/towns.