Founded in 2011, Journal of Chinese Ecotourism (bimonthly) is a high-level academic journal in the field of ecotourism in China, which is supervised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and sponsored by the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Journal of Chinese Ecotourism is a comprehensive academic journal which practices the concept of ecological civilization, showcases the research dynamics of ecotourism, promotes the continuous deepening of ecotourism research, and guides the healthy development of ecotourism. Journal of Chinese Ecotourism highlights theoretical exploration, policy guidance, and practical relevance. It is a venue for exploring ecotourism and tourism ecology, a window for understanding the reality of China's ecotourism, a platform for exchanging experiences in ecotourism development, and a think tank for decision-making on ecotourism development policies.

Journal of Chinese Ecotourism emphasizes on the combination of theory and practice, focuses on studying major theoretical, practical, and policy issues that urgently need to be addressed in the development of ecotourism and tourism ecology construction, and emphasizes the summary and exchange of experience in ecotourism development.

Domestic and foreign tourism researchers are welcomed to submit manuscripts with high theoretical level, new research methods, and broad application prospects to this journal.