Introduction: tourism and built heritage

Built heritage,an important part of the cultural heritage of towns and cities,is always involved in both industry practices and scholarly discussions regarding tourism.As one of the original forms of heritage,built heritage enjoys a popular image;in the eyes of the public,built heritage represents one of the most conceivable heritage types.When discussing heritage tourism,appealing pictures can always be evoked in tourists'minds—ancient gardens where summer breeze blows,faded castles that spread fairy tales and mysteries,and labyrinthine streets in which traditional lifestyles are preserved.\