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2026
III International Bioeconomy Forum: Special Issue

I-SEKSIYA - GLOBAL VA MINTAQAVIY BARQAROR RIVOJLANISHNING SIYOSATI, TAJRIBA VA STRATEGIYALARINI MUHOKAMA QILISH

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FLOW ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT GOVERNANCE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES WITHIN THE CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY FRAMEWORK LESSONS FROM THE MOGAO CAVES OF DUNHUANG AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SAMARKAND

DOI 10.67668/mj/2026issmaxsus/2024 Pages 104-118

Published 2026-09-25

Authors
Zheng Jie
Affiliation
Faculty of Cultural Heritage Beijing City University Candidate, “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Samarkand, Uzbekistan
III Bioiqtisodiyot xalqaro forumi, Buxoro, 24-25-sentabr 2026
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Abstract

The article explored sustainable visitor flow governance at cultural heritage sites by adapting circular bioeconomy principles. A comparative case study examined the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and Samarkand through document analysis, literature review, field observations and informal interviews. Four mechanisms were organised: reducing heritage pressures, digital substitution, community benefit circulation and institutional coordination. Recommendations for Samarkand addressed carrying capacity assessment, electronic reservations, digitisation and preventive monitoring. Mahalla participation and interagency cooperation were highlighted. Implementation was structured into short, medium and long term phases. Findings remained qualitative, and subsequent observation and quantitative evaluation were identified as necessary for assessing the effectiveness of the proposals.

Keywords

sustainable tourism, visitor flows, cultural heritage, circular bioeconomy, digital substitution, mahalla participation, preventive monitoring, Samarkand, Mogao Caves

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