Deep Integration of Physical and Human Geography: The Pivot of Geography Innovation

In the present state of geography, this study proposes a deep integration of physical and human geography. It involves the integration of knowledge from these two sub-disciplines of geography. Notably, it extracts the integrated thinking of liberal arts and science from the deep integration of physical and human geography. This serves as the focal point of geographical innovation, demonstrating its distinctive allure through three key aspects: Geography is considered as a basic applied discipline with ontological cross connection of liberal arts and science. Establishing an ontological integration of liberal arts and scientific perspectives enhances academic literacy for geographers. The innovation in higher education of geography aims to nurture a new generation of geography talents by integrating liberal arts and scientific thinking. Geographical innovation is primarily rooted in the deep integration of physical and human geography. Thus, geography emerges as an irreplaceable discipline for addressing several issues involving the national economy and social development. With its distinctive allure, geography proudly takes its place among the sciences.