Identifying Landscape Character for Large Linear Heritage: A Case Study of the Ming Great Wall in Ji-Town, China

A comprehensive landscape characterization of the Ming Great Wall (M-GW) in Ji-Town, China, reveals eight distinct landscape character types and 47 sub-areas, spanning approximately 8650.7 km². This study introduces a hierarchical method combining digital and manual approaches to delineate key visual, cultural, and natural attributes of the M-GW, addressing fragmentation issues caused by traditional protection methods and unregulated tourism. The findings provide critical insights for planning the National Cultural Park and offer a sustainable management framework for large linear heritage sites like the Great Wall.

Zhao, S., Yang, D., & Gao, C. (2023). Identifying Landscape Character for Large Linear Heritage: A Case Study of the Ming Great Wall in Ji-Town, China. Sustainability, 15(3), 2615. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032615