地理符号是人类活动与地理环境的双向互动过程的产物,不仅是人类活动主动作用于地理环境的历史印记,而且体现了人类精神文化发展的历程。地理符号就是一种文化现象,往往与一段历史、一个故事、一种意义或价值相联系,是一个时代或时期的文化符号,与民族文化、民族认同息息相关。 Geographical symbols are the product of two-way interaction between human activities and geographical environment. They are not only the historical mark of the human activities acting on geographical environment but also the development course of human spiritual culture. Geographical symbols are a kind of cultural phenomenon, often associated with a history, a story, a meaning or value. They are cultural symbols of an era or period, and are closely related to national culture and national identity.