Tourism, Water Pollution, and Waterway Landscape Changes in a Traditional Village in the Huizhou Region, China

Tourism development in Hongcun, a traditional UNESCO World Heritage Site in China's Huizhou region, has significantly altered the waterway landscape despite preserving its physical structure. While local governments have taken steps to mitigate water pollution from tourism-related sources like homestays and restaurants, the cultural functions and meanings of these waterways remain at risk. The study highlights the need for integrated resilience strategies that address technological, heritage protection, and developmental challenges while incorporating non-representational theory to better understand and manage landscape dynamics. This research introduces a sustainable water utilization model compatible with the ancient agricultural environment of Huizhou and offers new insights into the relationship between cultural landscapes and resilience in modern contexts.

Chen, P., Zhao, Y., Zuo, D., & Kong, X. (2021). Tourism, Water Pollution, and Waterway Landscape Changes in a Traditional Village in the Huizhou Region, China. Land, 10(8), 795. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10080795