An Investigation on the Present Situation of Wild Rhododendron Resources and Its Tourism Development and Utilization in Panxi Area

Panxi region is an important origin and distribution center of wild Rhododendron spp., which has important ornamental and tourism development value. This study investigated the present situation of wild Rhododendron resources in Sichuan Province, and analyzed the species number, horizontal distribution, vertical distribution, correlation with existing scenic spots and traffic accessibility, and put forward the prospect and suggestions of making full use of the rich wild Rhododendron resources in Panxi area for tourism development and boosting rural revitalization.