# Spatial Distribution Pattern and Influencing Factors of Homestays in Chongqing, China
## 5 Conclusions  
In this study, the nearest-neighbor index spatial analysis method was used to calculate the distribution types of homestays in Chongqing and different regions. The results were less than one, indicating that the distribution types of homestays in Chongqing and various regions were agglomeration types. At the same time, the kernel density estimation spatial analysis method was used to study the spatial distribution characteristics of homestays in Chongqing. It was observed that in addition to the high concentration in the central urban area, there were also three secondary high-density areas around the central urban area, and there was a trend of concentration and contiguity. The spatial distribution densities in Southeast Chongqing and Northeast Chongqing were very low, and the overall distributions were extremely uneven. Multiple regression and geographically weighted regression analyses showed that the factors, such as tourism resource endowment, economic development, service industry development, traffic location, consumption demand, and social development conditions, had significant impacts on the distribution patterns of homestays, and the impacts of each factor on the layout of homestays had an obvious spatial heterogeneity. The central urban area and the new area of the main city had a high level of economic development and a good foundation for tourism development. The intensity of various influencing factors in the region was relatively strong, among which the urbanization rate was the strongest. The economic foundation of the urban agglomeration in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Northeast Chongqing and the urban agglomeration in Wuling Mountain Area in Southeast Chongqing were relatively weak, and the tourism reception capacity of most districts and counties was weak. Although they have great advantages in ecological environment quality and tourism resource endowment, the development of the homestay industry is still relatively lagging behind. The spatial characteristics of Chongqing's homestays are the result of a combination of factors driven by natural endowments, transport, commerce, population levels, and tourism resources. Location is the basis for the concentration of urban homestays. In terms of the spatial layout, urban homestays can be chosen in areas that are central to the city and have more convenient transportation and shopping facilities. In terms of resource allocation, emphasis should be placed on the construction of transport and commercial facilities, which will facilitate the clustering and development of urban homestays. Regional branding is a booster for homestay clustering, especially for the rural homestay type. However, the establishment of a regional brand is a long-term process, and local governments should focus on the excavation and protection of local culture and on brand promotion strategies. Tourism resources are an early driver of homestay agglomeration. Under the agglomeration model of relying on natural attractions, emphasis should be placed on the development of tourist attractions and the improvement of the surrounding infrastructure, with targeted resource investment to maximize resource allocation efficiency. Road transport is a guarantee for the clustering and outward diffusion of homestays. In terms of the clustering and development of the homestay industry, the road transport network should be deployed in an integrated manner to strengthen the docking of reduced and heavy traffic and provide more convenient travel conditions for tourists. The development of homestays in China has the general characteristics of tourism micro- and small enterprises, such as a reliance on tourism resources and tourism markets, limited capital and viability, privatization development goals, externalities, and agglomeration development trends.