Book Review: The Rise of Tourism in China: Social and Cultural Change.

"The Rise of Tourism in China: Social and Cultural Change" by Yiping Li is a comprehensive assessment of China's tourism industry over the past three decades. The book takes a humanistic and existential approach to studying tourism, departing from the prevalent positivist research paradigm. It covers various topics such as inbound tourism, ethnic tourism, mega-events impacts, community tourism, red tourism, and the tourist-resident relationship. While the book lacks a cohesive narrative and quantitative data, it provides valuable insights into the social and cultural implications of China's tourism industry, particularly in relation to the Mainland-Hong Kong relationship. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the social and cultural aspects of tourism in China. [Extracted from the article]