The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area

This study explores the spatial distribution of food services and their colocation with surrounding complementary services. It investigates these issues within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), utilizing point-of-interest (POI) data, spatial kernel density, the HDBSCAN clustering...

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Main Authors: Yixiao Wang, Xibo Wu, Jian Qin, Xiaoying Zhang, Xiangyu Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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Xibo Wu
Jian Qin
Xiaoying Zhang
Xiangyu Wang
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Xibo Wu
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Xiangyu Wang
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description This study explores the spatial distribution of food services and their colocation with surrounding complementary services. It investigates these issues within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), utilizing point-of-interest (POI) data, spatial kernel density, the HDBSCAN clustering algorithm, and colocation quotients. The findings are as follows: (1) this research reveals a significant spatial agglomeration of food services near the Pearl River, with notable food clusters across administrative boundaries; (2) Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan provide a significant quantity of food services, while Hong Kong and Macao feature the highest percentages of foreign cuisine; (3) the colocation between food services and surrounding services is concentrated along the Pearl River; (4) leisure, education, and residential services are key factors attracting the proximity of food services; (5) leisure, education, retail, and tourism services exhibit the strongest attractiveness to Chinese food, while residential and healthcare services are closely linked to the distribution of snacks, and transportation services attract snacks and beverages.
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spelling doaj-art-4e5901acf7564f63a0243956d121f22f2025-08-20T03:12:22ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642025-01-011424010.3390/ijgi14020040The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay AreaYixiao Wang0Xibo Wu1Jian Qin2Xiaoying Zhang3Xiangyu Wang4Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, Guangzhou 510410, ChinaGuangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, Guangzhou 510410, ChinaGuangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, Guangzhou 510410, ChinaGuangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, Guangzhou 510410, ChinaGuangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, Guangzhou 510410, ChinaThis study explores the spatial distribution of food services and their colocation with surrounding complementary services. It investigates these issues within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), utilizing point-of-interest (POI) data, spatial kernel density, the HDBSCAN clustering algorithm, and colocation quotients. The findings are as follows: (1) this research reveals a significant spatial agglomeration of food services near the Pearl River, with notable food clusters across administrative boundaries; (2) Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan provide a significant quantity of food services, while Hong Kong and Macao feature the highest percentages of foreign cuisine; (3) the colocation between food services and surrounding services is concentrated along the Pearl River; (4) leisure, education, and residential services are key factors attracting the proximity of food services; (5) leisure, education, retail, and tourism services exhibit the strongest attractiveness to Chinese food, while residential and healthcare services are closely linked to the distribution of snacks, and transportation services attract snacks and beverages.https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/14/2/40Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Areafood servicesagglomerationcolocationpoint-of-interest
spellingShingle Yixiao Wang
Xibo Wu
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The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
food services
agglomeration
colocation
point-of-interest
title The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
title_full The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
title_fullStr The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
title_full_unstemmed The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
title_short The Agglomeration of Food Services and Their Colocation with Surrounding Complementary Services in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
title_sort agglomeration of food services and their colocation with surrounding complementary services in the guangdong hong kong macao greater bay area
topic Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
food services
agglomeration
colocation
point-of-interest
url https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/14/2/40
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