Ecological Functions and Spatial Design of Entrance Waterscapes in Traditional Huizhou Settlements: A Case Study of the Shuikou Area in Chengkan Village

Yan Yu, Mustaffa Halabi Azahari

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¹ Anhui Wenda University of Information Engineering, Hefei 231201, Anhui, China,

² City University Malaysia, Menara City U, Petaling 46100 , Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia,

JARD 2025 , 9(3), 70–75; https://doi.org/10.26689/jard.v9i3.10716

© 2025 by the Authors. Licensee Whioce Publishing, Singapore. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Abstract

This study explores the ecological functions and spatial composition of the water landscape in the traditional Huizhou settlement of Chenggan Village. The analysis reveals how the estuary integrates the functions of water source protection, microclimate regulation, and cultural expression through a complex layout of ponds and Feng Shui forests. It provides important lessons for modern sustainable landscape design and planning.

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