Research Hotspots and Emerging Trends in Cultural Heritage Protection in China: A Visualization Analysis

This research examines studies related to cultural heritage protection in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database from 2021 to 2024, offering valuable insights into the academic landscape surrounding cultural heritage protection studies.This research provides a comprehensive overview of studies on cultural heritage protection through bibliometric analysis methods.Key findings indicate that scholarly publications on cultural heritage protection are considerable; however, they exhibit discernible temporal variability and have not increased significantly in recent years.Song Junhua and Huang Yonglin have made significant contributions, while Sun Yat-sen University and Minzu University stand out as the most prolific institutions.The Journal of Cultural Heritage remains the leading core publication platform.Current cultural heritage protection primarily focuses on technologyenabled aspects, living heritage, spatial frameworks, and legal safeguarding mechanisms.This research delineates the scholarly landscape of cultural heritage protection research, offering integrated theoretical and practical guidance for advancing exploration in this field.