Mountain tourism is the tourism in mountainous environments, including activities such as mountain climbing, exploration, observation and outdoor experiences. It is a type of modern holiday tourism that combines mountain sightseeing, leisure and holiday, fitness, entertainment, education and sports.
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(2020). Mountain Tourism. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1640
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