The Great Wall：Maintenance fund shortage under the overload of tourism carrying capacity

Shenxiuqi Feng; Denis Ushakov

Shenxiuqi Feng College of Hospitality Industry Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Denis Ushakov College of Hospitality Industry Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords: Badaling Great wall, Tourism overcapacity, Maintenance fund shortage, Cultural

Abstract

As a world cultural heritage site, the Badaling Great Wall faces a critical threat: maintenance fund shortage amid tourism overcapacity. This study explores their mutual influence via literature review (cultural heritage financing, tourism capacity management) and data analysis (2015-2024 visitor volume, 2020-2024 protection funds). Key findings: long-term overcapacity worsens damage, while insufficient funds delay repairs, forming a negative cycle. It bridges the research gap between fund management and capacity control, providing empirical support for heritage protection and sustainable tourism.