Table 2 Comprehensive evaluation index system for traditional villages in Qiandongnan

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

Primary indicator

Primary indicator weight

Secondary indicator

Secondary indicator weight

Indicator description and calculation

Production conditions

0.58

Primary sector foundation

0.14

Achieving modern and scalable agriculture with distinctive features scores 9 points; Predominantly traditional agriculture transitioning to modern practices scores 6 points; Traditional agricultural practices score 3 points.

Tourism development status

0.44

Developing tourism industry within the village for over two years with over 60,000 annual visitors scores 9 points; Developing tourism industry within the village for over one year with over 40,000 annual visitors scores 6 points; Tourism industry in underdeveloped or developmental stages scores 3 points.

Living conditions

0.28

Supporting facilities

0.08

Reflecting the construction status of village amenities such as water supply, sewage treatment, education, healthcare, and living environment:Fully completed construction scores 9 points. Partially completed construction scores 6 point,sGenerally developed scores 3 points.

Accessible transportation

0.16

Within half an hour’s drive from a city or major transportation hub scores 9 points; Within half an hour to one hour’s drive from a city or major transportation hub scores 6 points; Over one hour’s drive from a city or major transportation hub scores 3 points.

Architectural quality

0.04

Traditional buildings well-preserved with vacancy rate below 10% score 9 points; Traditional buildings generally preserved with vacancy rate below 20% score 6 points; Poorly preserved traditional buildings with vacancy rate above 20% score 3 points.

Ecological conditions

0.14

Ecological quality

0.09

Located within a natural conservation area with water source protection scores 9 points; Located in a scenic spot or concentrated area of basic farmland scores 6 points; Forest and grass coverage exceeding 30% scores 3 points.

Landscape environment

0.05

Reflecting the overall continuity and harmony of the traditional village architectural style:Complete continuity without mixed modern architectural styles, rich and diverse ecological environment scores 9 points;Relatively complete continuity with some mixed modern architectural styles, and a rich ecological environment scores 6 points;Basic continuity with significant mix of architectural styles and a relatively good ecological environment scores 3 points.