Table 1 Characteristics of traditional villages in Qiandongnan

From: Designing a traditional village cluster protection-utilization system via complex network analysis: Qiandongnan case study

Characteristics

Content

Typicality

Belongs to the global eco-cultural conservation circle. Designated as a demonstration area for concentrated protection of traditional villages in China.

A region with a high concentration of traditional villages.

The city with the largest number of traditional villages in China

Authenticity

Rich historical and cultural heritage.

Diverse ethnic cultures. Pristine natural ecology. Numerous historical and cultural relics.

Intact cultural and ecological protection.

Scale

Number of Traditional Villages: 415 traditional villages.

Ethnic Diversity: Home to 33 ethnic minorities.

Ethnic Minority Population Proportion: 82.6%.

World Intangible Cultural Heritage: 1 item.

Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage: 72 items.

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