The main difference between tourism resources and general resources lies in its aesthetic characteristics and ornamental value, and its economy as a resource is also realized through ornamental to a great extent. Although the motivation of tourism varies from person to person, and the contents and forms of tourism are varied, viewing activities are almost indispensable in all tourism processes. Without appreciation, it does not constitute a tourism resource. The stronger the appreciation of tourism resources, the greater the attraction to tourists. At the same time, experience is another feature that distinguishes tourism resources from other resources. The participation of many folk tourism resources, such as folk songs and dances and national weddings, is quite attractive to tourists from different cultural regions.

(2) Time limit and regionality

Timeliness and regionality are the characteristics of tourism resources in time and space. The duration of tourism resources is determined by the latitude, topography and climate of the place where it is located. The seasonal changes of natural landscape caused by these factors make the development of tourism appear obvious points of light season and peak season in a year. Because many characteristic tourism resources can only be developed and utilized in certain specific time periods, the combination of different types of tourism resources can effectively extend the period of development and utilization of tourism destinations. In addition, tourism resources are an important part of geographical environment, and the regional differentiation of geographical environment will inevitably lead to the differentiation of resources in various regions, so the regional differences of tourism resources are objective. This regional difference is reflected in the tourism resources, forming a unique local characteristics.

(3) Diversity and comprehensiveness

According to the definition of tourism resources, it is a set concept, and any factor that can attract tourists can be transformed into tourism resources. The interaction of these factors makes tourism resources exist in all aspects of nature and society, and its diversity and extensiveness are incomparable to other resources. In addition, various elements of tourism resources are in an environment of mutual connection, interaction and restriction, forming a harmonious organic whole together. The richer and more closely connected the components of regional tourism resources, the stronger their vitality and the greater their attraction to tourists. The comprehensive characteristics of tourism resources make it meet the diverse needs of tourists and become the advantage of tourism development.

Monopoly and non-transferability

Tourism resources have poor imitation and are difficult to transplant or copy. Historical and cultural heritage and natural tourism resources are monopolized because of geographical immovability. For example, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in China, the landscape in Guilin, and the colorful ponds in Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong cannot be moved or copied in different places by artificial power. Although many theme parks imitate realistic ethnic villages or bedrooms, such as bamboo houses and yurts, they lack the support of regional background, surrounding environment and ethnic customs, and in the eyes of tourists, they are divorced from reality and lose their original meaning and charm. Those resources with a strong sense of history cannot leave the specific geographical environment and historical background, otherwise their historical value and ornamental value will be difficult to reflect.

Sustainability and non-renewable

Sustainability means that tourism resources can be reused. Unlike natural resources such as minerals and forests, which will be lost with the continuous exploitation of human beings, tourists take away only impressions and impressions, not the tourism resources themselves. Therefore, theoretically speaking, tourism resources can be reused for a long time or even forever, but practice has proved that tourism resources will be destroyed if they are not properly utilized and protected. Excessive use of tangible tourism resources may be destroyed or even non-renewable; Once an improperly maintained intangible tourism resource is destroyed, it is difficult to repair it in a short time. This requires that the development of tourism resources must be combined with protection and management, and must be carried out in an orderly and appropriate manner on the basis of scientific and feasible tourism planning.