This paper systematically sorts out the theoretical relationship, research context and practical path between rural tourism and common prosperity. The study shows that: (1) the definition of rural tourism has shifted from "location characteristics" to "social and cultural connotations", and its development has gone through three stages: economic drive, sustainability, and high quality; (2) The research on the concept of common prosperity has significantly evolved and broadened its scope, transitioning from a singular focus on the economic dimension to a more comprehensive and multifaceted three-dimensional framework. This expanded framework encompasses not only the economic aspects but also integrates the critical dimensions of development, sharing, and sustainability.; (3) the research on the symbiotic relationship between the two has begun to emerge, but there are three gaps: weak theory, single method, and limited scale. In the future, it is necessary to deepen the application of theory, build a multi-scale dynamic evaluation system, and explore collaborative paths under digital transformation. 

Ting Wang, Haiyang Wang, Jingran Bai. Research on the Interactive Mechanism between Rural Tourism and Common Prosperity: Progress and Prospects. Socio-Economic Statistics Research (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 2: 45-54. https://doi.org/10.38007/SESR.2025.060205.

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