A Review of and Prospect of Village Architecture Research from the Perspective of Rural Tourism

Wenjun Ge ^{1, 2, 3}

Mohd Shahrudin Abd Manan ^{1, 3}

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Faculty of Design and Architecture, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia |

Faculty of Art, Danchi College, Kunming 650000, China |

Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia |

Publication type: Journal Article

Publication date: 2025-02-01

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Journal: World

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Impact factor: 2

ISSN: 26734060

DOI: 10.3390/world6010021

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Abstract

This study explores the dynamic relationship between rural tourism and traditional architecture, emphasizing their joint role in cultural heritage preservation and sustainable development. Utilizing CiteSpace (6.3.R1) and VOSviewer (1.6.19) tools, this study analyzes 1356 publications from the Web of Science database and identifies three development stages: the initial stage (1996–2008), the growth stage (2009–2016), and the peak stage (2017–2024). The main findings highlight a focus on climate-adaptive design, community collaboration, and the integration of digital technologies in heritage preservation. Emerging topics, such as green building materials and virtual reality, have also gained increasing attention. Despite these advancements, limitations persist in terms of data diversity and the regional scope of research. Future studies should address how to balance heritage conservation with modernization needs, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and leverage digital tools to promote urban–rural interaction and ecological design.