How Do Geographical Factors Affect the Distribution of Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Case Study of Xinjiang, China

Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is the essence of excellent traditional culture and treasure human civilization. At present, major countries pay more attention to study ICH. Therefore, it great significance spatial distribution characteristics ICH understand factors affecting development Systematically studying patterns, influencing factors, differentiation characteristics, formation mechanisms essential for effectively promoting its protection development, guiding planning tourism, implementing power strategies. There are clear differences between municipal county-level in Xinjiang. The overall trend shows a aggregation structure with north fewer south. resources concentrated mainly Kashgar, Yili, Tacheng, Bazhou, Urumqi, where Urumqi-Turpan-Korla region high-density core area all types Meanwhile, Yining Kashgar areas have large number non-relics. Ethnic distributions, environments, policy supports, other social greater impacts on Xinjiang, while natural geographical environment such as runoff water systems average precipitation less influence. Interaction studies revealed that synergistic effects natural, economic, had profound influence Lastly, promote sustainable suggestions were made optimize layout, protection, Xinjiang