A Survey and Analysis of Present Status of Aroma-based Tourist Sites in Hainan Based on Questionnaire

Key words: 
• Aroma-based tourism /
• questionnaires /
• aromatic plants

Abstract: Many aromatic plant resources exist in Hainan,providing huge development potential for aromatic tourism in this province. A survey was made of the distribution of aroma-based tourist sites in Hainan,and the characteristics of tourism to these aroma-based tourist sites in Hainan are analyzed to provide more information for reference to build typical aroma-based tourist sites in Hainan. In this survey field visits were made to these sites and questionnaires were prepared and delivered to the visitors visiting the 2 typical tourist sites in Hainan. The survey showed that the current aroma-based tourist sites in Hainan could not meet the people’s demands. In the aroma-based tourist sites there still existed some limitations that need improvements in landscape design,recreational activities and facilities as well as designing of a large fragrant flowers area,aromatic plants healthcare area,and aromatic vacation cottages. Some suggestions were made based on the survey and analysis for the betterment of the building of aroma-based tourist sites in Hainan.