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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Cultural landscape design and protection

Figure 10. Lifang Village road planning map. Source: Drawing by the authors

win-win situation for both the tourism economy and social and node activity areas, the plan focuses on retaining the
benefits. Moreover, concerning the commercialization original site, carrying out re-paving modifications, and
of local ethnic architecture, it is essential to adhere to adding seating and viewing areas.
the principle of originality. Old houses should undergo In terms of environmental hygiene, repairing water
moderate renovation, preserving architectural structures diversion pipes and installing high-level tanks are essential.
and cultural elements while emphasizing cultural aspects. New sewage treatment facilities need to be constructed, and
This approach ensures that tourists can perceive the additional sewage pipes should be installed in each house
beauty of history and culture within these structures. to mitigate the environmental impact of production and
Simultaneously, there is a need to explore the esthetic value domestic wastewater. In addition, establishing reasonable
and cultural connotation of Yi architecture, organically rubbish collection points will facilitate timely village waste
integrating architectural elements with tourism facilities to cleanup.
showcase the robust Yi culture.
Regarding natural ecology, prioritizing the core area
In terms of infrastructure, to ease traffic and promote of the village, key ecological protection areas include
tourism, the primary roads will undergo repairs and the Baizhu Mountain Nature Reserve to the north, the
widening. In addition, the installation of walking trails Reservoir Reserve to the east, and the Farmland Reserve
within the villages will be appropriately increased. It is to the west. Strict controls on new construction areas
essential to avoid large-scale reconstruction of the original and the establishment of village development zones are
road network in the design. crucial. Long-term planning involves expanding the entire
Regarding the village’s appearance, the scope of protection zone and establishing ecological forest belt
protection encompasses the original village form, lane protection zones to prevent development, construction,
space, traditional houses, old and valuable trees, and and indiscriminate tree felling.
historical and cultural elements. The plan specifically In tandem with protection and remediation efforts,
formulates protection measures for them. For Lifang some residential houses could be repurposed to serve as
Village, where landscape damage is more serious in agritourism facilities, aligning with the requirements of
residential areas, the approach is specifically divided tourism development.
into retaining repair, remediation and renovation, and
demolition and renewal, with the development of building 7.2. Rendering
construction guidelines. These guidelines, presented in New rural construction and ecological protection are
the form of illustrations, aim to guide villagers in carrying two crucial aspects of today’s social development, and
out their own construction. Regarding the main square their synergistic promotion is conducive to both the

Volume 6 Issue 3 (2024) 11 https://doi.org/10.36922/jcau.2891