Research on the Integration and Development of Chinese Grotto Culture Tourism Taking Xinchang Dafo Temple as an Example

Abstract

Chinese grotto culture has formed unique cultural characteristics such as religion and imperial power in the development of history. At the time of the integration of cultural tourism, Chinese caves have important value and significance. The Xinchang Dafo Temple, which carries the two peaks of Buddhism culture and Tang poetry culture, has a long history, profound cultural significance, numerous historical sites and is famous in overseas. It is a bright pearl of the grotto art in China. This study takes Xinchang Dafo Temple as an example, expounding its cultural and tourism value from its four aspects: its shape, characteristics, history and legend. Keywords—grottoes; culture; tourism