Linpan

The Linpan in Chengdu Plain, also known as Linpan settlements, are traditional rural communities in the Chengdu Plain, Sichuan, China. They are characterised by small-scale farming, rectangular fields, and natural elements such as water, trees, and bamboo, all of which are supported by the ancient Dujiangyan irrigation system. Linpan settlements adhere to traditional farming practices and culture, playing a crucial role in the preservation of the Chengdu Plain's natural environment. The main structures of the human environment include patches, corridors, and matrices, all of which contribute to the beauty and uniqueness of the Chengdu Plain's rural landscape.

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