Development of ecological tourism: Russia and China

Innovative development and further collaboration of Russia and China, when our countries experience EU and US sanctions, require a deep study of the domestic and foreign tourism experience. Today, ecotourism is of special interest in developed countries and should be an important component of the socioeconomic development of our countries. The work presents the modern concept and approaches to ecological tourism, the implementation of which is required for sustainable development of the countries and the promotion of local natural, cultural, and historical heritage. Ecological tourism plays an important role to preserve natural, historical and cultural values too. This type of tourism attracts many tourists and is, thereby, profitable from economic, social and political points of view, resulting in further lucrative collaboration between our countries. Some common benefits of ecological tourism are proposed for Russia and China, as the prospective centres of the world ecological tourism. Some recommendations for the further development of ecological tourism in the region are presented. The role of specially protected natural areas with its wealth of natural resources determines the conditions favorable for the development of eco-tourism and its forms in our countries. Therefore, the importance of ecological tourism in our countries is revealed.