A study on the spatial pattern construction of historical towns in the upper reaches of the Han river related to the geography situation of mountains and rivers
The geography situation of mountains and rivers is an important environmental factor that ancient Chinese people observed,distinguished,and adapted to when building historical towns.It is also a key element in showcasing regional characteristics and shaping the landscape of mountain cities.Studying the spatial pattern characteristics of the mountains and rivers associated with historical towns is of great significance for inheriting the wisdom of local construction.This article selects historical towns in the upper reaches of the Han River,and conducts research from two aspects:town location and spatial construction.Using kernel density and fishing net analysis methods,this paper proposes a tendency for the selection of mountain and river forms in historical towns in the Northern Song Dynasty,the Ming and Qing Dynasties,and the Republic of China,with mountains as screens and water as barriers;through quantitative analysis methods such as fractal dimension and contour tortuosity,it has been verified that the spatial form of historical towns in the region is uniformly coordinated with mountain and river shapes in both horizontal and vertical dimensions.The construction experience of the spatial pattern of historical towns in the upper reaches of the Hanjiang River associated with the mountain and river geography situation can provide important reference for the overall protection,local renewal and new area construction of historical towns in the region.
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