Concepts, Models, and Pathways for Integrating Sports, Culture, and Tourism in the Gansu Section of the Yellow River Basin from the Perspective of Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the integration of sports, culture, and tourism while ensuring ecological protection in the Gansu section of the Yellow River Basin.
• Literature review and analysis of existing models
• Logical analysis of integration concepts
• Framework development based on harmonious coexistence principles
• Identification of five integration models and pathways
• Identified key integration models: ecological-led, sports embedded, community co-construction, event platforms, and digital empowerment.
• Multidimensional pathways proposed for resource synergy, content innovation, mechanism restructuring, and technology drive.
• Emphasized that the 'ecology-culture-sports-tourism' synergy is crucial for high-quality development in the region.