Research on the Spatial Structure Optimization of Tourism Resources in Jiangxi Province from the Perspective of the Gan-Guangdong Canal

Taking the tourism resource points in Jiangxi Province as research samples, this study utilizes ArcGIS software and employs research methods such as accessibility model analysis and kernel density analysis. From the perspective of the Gan-Guangdong Canal waterway transportation line running north-south, it examines the current status of the spatial layout of tourism resources in Jiangxi Province, the spatial distribution of tourist attractions, and the spatial network of tourism transportation. This research aims to re-evaluate the spatial structure characteristics of tourism resources in Jiangxi Province and identify existing issues. Based on the above analysis, the results indicate that Jiangxi Province has a rich variety of tourism resources with a high degree of resource combination, where natural scenery, cultural relics, and leisure vacation spots are the most widely distributed tourism resources. Along the Gan-Guangdong Canal waterway, the area surrounding Poyang Lake, at the starting point of the Jiangxi section of the canal, exhibits the highest density of tourism resources. The distribution of these tourism resources is significantly influenced by the underlying resources, the tourist source market, and transportation locations, showing a clear pattern along transportation corridors. To address these findings, the study proposes optimization strategies in areas such as canal port construction, tourism transportation network optimization, tourism route design optimization, and tourist attraction optimization, providing decision-making references for the development of the tourism industry in Jiangxi Province.