A Comparative Study on the Ecological Sustainable Development of Traditional Settlements - - A Case Study in Yunnan, China

Abstract

Settlements are the spatial forms of human habitation. Due to the unique natural environment, climate conditions and diverse ethnic cultures, Yunnan province has formed many traditional settlements with different characteristics. Nayun Ancient Town, Xizhou and Chengzi Ancient Villages in Yunnan are the research objects in this paper. By using methods such as data collection and field research, this paper analyzes the characteristics of these traditional settlements. Furthermore, this paper discusses the ecological constituent elements and characteristics in traditional settlements of Dai, Bai and Yi ethnic groups in Yunnan. The article analyzes the ecosystem, the mechanism of ecological balance regulation and the sustainable development of ecosystem in traditional settlement. Ultimately, this paper proposes the strategy of respecting the natural ecosystem and building artificial ecosystem scientifically, using ecosystem balance regulatory mechanism reasonably and building a sustainable development ecosystem in traditional settlements. It attempts to provide some useful theoretical thinking on the preservation, renewal and cultural heritage of traditional settlements.