Development and Prospect of Cultural Landscape Heritage Preservation in China

Authors

  • Yangrui Wu Study of Postgraduate, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Raziah Ahmad Centre of Landscape Architecture, School of Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Amalina Mohd Fauzi Centre of Landscape Architecture, School of Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Muhamad Solehin Fitry Institute of the Malay World and Civilization (ATMA), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Faisal Abd Rahman International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Malaysia, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1469

Keywords:

World Heritage, Cultural Landscape, China Law Development, Preservation

Abstract

Cultural landscape heritage has garnered increasing global attention since being recognised on the World Heritage List 32 years ago. With its 5,000-year cultural history, China has cultivated a multitude of cultural and natural heritage, yet only seven Chinese cultural landscape sites are listed as World Heritage. Without comprehensive study and protection measures, the value of these landscapes might not be fully realised. This paper aims to enhance the understanding and protection of China's cultural landscapes. The study employs summary, textual, and comparative analysis methods. It begins by reviewing the concepts and characteristics of cultural landscapes and cultural heritage. It then categorises global research on cultural landscape protection, with a focus on World Heritage applications. The legal protection status of China's cultural landscapes is examined, followed by a comparative analysis of protection measures in selected Asian and European countries, identifying effective practices and areas for improvement. The research highlights significant gaps in the protection of China's cultural landscapes. The findings underscore the importance of valuing cultural landscapes as vital components of natural heritage. The paper concludes by proposing four basic principles for the protection and development of China's cultural landscapes, aiming to enhance legislative measures, promote societal awareness, and provide a framework for future legal developments, ensuring the preservation of these landscapes for future generations.

Author Biographies

Yangrui Wu, Study of Postgraduate, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Wu Yang Rui is a PhD student at the College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, where her primary research focuses on cultural landscape heritage. Her doctoral research is titled Adapting Cultural Ecology in Contemporary China's Rural Landscape Preservation: Case Study of Hongfanchi Spring Basin Cultural Landscape. Additionally, she has published a paper titled Quantifying the Impact of Geomorphic and Topographic Evolution on the Environmental Planning of Spring Water Resources. Wu Yang Rui can be reached via email at 2020444902@student.uitm.edu.my.

Raziah Ahmad, Centre of Landscape Architecture, School of Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Raziah Ahmad (Ph.D) is a senior lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, Malaysia. Her research interests include cultural landscapes, heritage conservation, and urban planning and design. She authored the book Cultural Landscape as Heritage in Malaysia, which emphasizes the preservation potential of ordinary rural landscapes in Peninsular Malaysia. Her other publications cover smell mapping, marketplace identity, and interstitial spaces in urban areas, highlighting her dedication to advancing landscape architecture and enhancing our understanding of cultural landscapes in sustainable urban development. She can be reached via email at razia841@uitm.edu.my.

Amalina Mohd Fauzi, Centre of Landscape Architecture, School of Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Amalina Mohd Fauzi (Ph.D), is a senior lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, Malaysia. Her research focuses on ecosystem services, urban ecology and urban design. She has actively collaborated with a variety of academic institutions to advance research in landscape architecture. These collaborations have led to significant advancements in the fields of landscape architecture and sustainable urban environments. Her other scholarly contributions include studies on vertical greenery system, and cultural landscapes, demonstrating her dedication to advancing landscape architecture through multidisciplinary research within the context of sustainable landscape and urban design practices. She can be contacted via amalinafauzi@uitm.edu.my.

Muhamad Solehin Fitry, Institute of the Malay World and Civilization (ATMA), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Muhamad Solehin Fitry, Ph.D., is a research fellow and lecturer at the Institute of the Malay World and Civilization (ATMA) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). His doctoral research centered on integrating public participation in GIS and urban heritage preservation to boost community engagement in decision-making, a focus reflected in his publications. He was the recipient of the 2023 Connections Through Culture grant from the British Council, which enabled him to launch an AI Outdoor Exhibition of Puteri Bongsu Palace at St. Andrew Botanical Garden in Scotland in June 2024. He can be contacted at solehin@ukm.edu.my.

Faisal Abd Rahman, International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Malaysia, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mr. Faisal currently serves as the President of ICOMOS Malaysia and is the Founder and Executive Director of Empire Putra, a consulting firm specializing in cultural mapping, heritage interpretation, and cultural tourism planning. Empire Putra also provides specialized skills training for cultural tourism and community empowerment in Malaysia. He is an expert reviewer for World Heritage listing evaluations and has completed three terms as President of the Association of Tourism Training Institutes of Malaysia (ATTIM), which develops National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS), curricula, and assessments for the tourism and heritage sectors. He can be contacted at empirefaisal@gmail.com.

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Wu, Y., Ahmad, R. ., Mohd Fauzi, A. ., Fitry, M. S. ., & Abd Rahman, F. . (2024). Development and Prospect of Cultural Landscape Heritage Preservation in China. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1469

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