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Cultural Enclaves as Catalysts for Heritage Tourism: A Grounded Theory of Cross-Cultural Identity in Shanghai’s Korean Historical Sites

Authors
Haojia Guo1, *
1Beijing Foreign Studies University, Xisanhuan North Road, 100089, Beijing, China
*Corresponding author. Email: ghj20040831@163.com
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Haojia Guo
Available Online 10 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-440-2_113How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Heritage tourism; cultural enclaves; cross-cultural identity
Abstract

This study examines how cultural enclave tourism shapes cross‐cultural identity and subsequently drives tourism economic development. Focusing on Korean tourists at the historic Korean Provisional Government site in Shanghai, the research employs a qualitative grounded theory approach with in-depth interviews analyzed through open, axial, and selective coding. Findings reveal that visits to the enclave not only reinforce national identity but also foster intercultural appreciation, creating what is termed “transnational identity affirmation.” Visitors expressed heightened pride in their heritage and gratitude for the host country’s preservation efforts, which in turn stimulated behaviors such as repeat visitation, active advocacy, and positive word-of-mouth. These behavioral outcomes are shown to contribute to sustainable tourism economic development, suggesting that cross-cultural identity transformation can serve as a strategic catalyst for enhancing tourism revenue and destination branding.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 11th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research（ICHSSR 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
10 July 2025
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978-2-38476-440-2
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-440-2_113How to use a DOI?
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