The evaluation and research on Chinese ancient passes as tourist resources — A case study of the ancient passes in Shanxi Province

Abstract

The proper protection and utilization of ancient passes in a scientific way are based on the objective evaluation of their comprehensive values. With the data obtained through field researches and interviews with experts, the ancient passes tourist resources of Shanxi Province are analyzed and evaluated by adopting the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and establishing a fuzzy mathematics comprehensive evaluation model. Thus, the decision-making references for further integrated development and utilization of the ancient passes are providedin this document.