Tourism Attractiveness of Religious Sites in Taipei： A Case Study of Lungshan Temple and Hsingtien Temple
Date Issued
2006
Date
2006
Author(s)
Chen, Jian-Ming
DOI
zh-TW
Abstract
In the context of the tourism attractiveness and religious tourism, this research is to analyze the attractiveness factors of religious sites for tourists according to different purposes and characteristics. By means of questionnaire and statistical analysis, the research attempts to identify attractiveness factors for religious tourists with differnt purposes and attributes. Furthermore, the differences of tourism attractiveness
between Lungshan Temple and Hsingtien Temple are investigated.
Result of the survey shows that: (1) the major attractiveness factors for pilgrims are to pray for blessings and spiritual relief. Whereas, temple building, fame, experiencing religious atmosphere, carved-wood and stone, history, cultural exhibition, and accessibility are more attractive to tourists. By separating the visiting
purposes, the research reveals that the religious sites attract the pilgrims with their traditional religious function, and attract tourists with their fames, cultures and arts, and buildings; (2) the characteristics of religious tourists, such as age, vocation, education, country and religious belief, except gender, would affect how they perceive the attractiveness factors; (3) the comparison between Lungshan Temple and Hsingtien Temple shows that there is no difference in their primary attractiveness factors. However, there are significant differences in the other attractiveness factors between two temples. It is concluded that religious festivals, environmental improvements, convenient facilities, and attractions or business around religious sites are the important elements to be improved for the two temples to develop religious tourism in the future.
Subjects
宗教觀光
觀光吸引力
龍
山寺
行
天宮
religious tourism
tourism attractiveness
Lungshan Temple
Hsingtien Temple
Type
thesis
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