Tourist risk assessment of pollen allergy in tourism attractions: A case study in the Summer Palace, Beijing, China

A comprehensive risk assessment of pollen allergy for tourists at the Summer Palace, Beijing, identified seven primary allergenic plants, with Platycladus orientalis and Salix babylonica posing the highest risk. The study, using a multidisciplinary approach combining ecology, medicine, phenology, and risk management, revealed that certain spots like the Hall of Serenity and routes such as the Long Corridor and Longevity Hill exhibit high-risk levels for pollen allergy during spring. This research underscores the need for strengthened monitoring and dynamic assessment of pollen-allergy risks to mitigate potential impacts on tourism experiences amidst global warming and urbanization.

Zhou, Y., Dai, J., Liu, H., & Liu, X. (2022). Tourist risk assessment of pollen allergy in tourism attractions: A case study in the Summer Palace, Beijing, China. Frontiers in Public Health, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1030066