Study on Carbon Footprint in Kikungshan Scenic Spot in Henan Province

Information was collected on catering, accommodation, traffic, shopping and sightseeing in Kikunshan National Nature Reserve of Xinyang, Henan province during 2012-2016. Estimation and analysis was made on carbon footprint by tourism. The results showed that the total carbon emission by tourism was 56.43×105 kg, with carbon emissions per capita of 36.644 kg. Carbon emission by food and traffic played dominant role in the total one, accounting for 93%.