As the blueprint for rural ecotourism gradually unfolds in the village, Lin Yue understands that the construction of matching tourism facilities is a crucial link. These facilities must not only meet the needs of tourists and provide them with a comfortable and convenient travel experience, but also coexist harmoniously with the village's ecological environment, becoming a bright spot in the natural landscape rather than an abrupt destroyer.
In planning the accommodation facilities, Lin Yue decided to create unique log cabin accommodations. She organized a professional construction team whose members not only possessed superb architectural skills but also had a deep understanding and respect for ecological and environmental protection. They selected locally sourced renewable timber as the main building material, which was harvested from forests around the village through reasonable planning. This ensured the sustainable use of forest resources, reduced transportation costs, and allowed the log cabins to blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment. Each log cabin appears to have grown naturally from the forest, scattered gracefully among the trees or beside streams. The log cabins are ingeniously designed, taking full account of lighting and ventilation, maximizing the use of natural energy, and reducing dependence on electricity and other energy sources. Large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery outside. Waking up in the morning, one can see sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating golden dappled patterns on the ground, and hear birds singing merrily in the branches; at night, one can fall asleep to the sound of babbling brooks and gentle breezes, as if in a secluded paradise. According to a tourist feedback survey, over 80% of tourists were extremely satisfied with the environment of the log cabin accommodations, believing that this accommodation experience allowed them to truly feel a close connection with nature.
The construction of eco-friendly toilets is also of paramount importance. Lin Yue introduced advanced eco-friendly toilet technology. These toilets utilize biodegradation technology, which can quickly transform organic waste such as feces into harmless substances that can be directly used as fertilizer for surrounding farmland, achieving resource recycling. The toilets also feature unique designs that blend seamlessly with the overall style of the village. Some incorporate traditional rural architectural elements, such as thatched roofs and stone walls, while others present a simple and modern aesthetic, decorated with environmentally friendly materials, giving a fresh and natural feel. During peak tourist season, these eco-friendly toilets can meet the needs of a large number of tourists without causing any pollution to the surrounding environment. Compared to traditional toilets, eco-friendly toilets can reduce sewage discharge by approximately 90% annually, effectively protecting the village's water resources and soil environment.
To facilitate visitor exploration within the village, Lin Yue also planned and constructed a series of walking and cycling paths. The walking paths follow streams, wind through fields and forests, and are paved with permeable bricks and natural stone, ensuring both the road's sturdiness and allowing rainwater to naturally infiltrate, reducing surface runoff. Various flowers, trees, and shrubs are planted along the paths, offering different scenery in each season. In spring, the paths are ablaze with blossoms, making visitors feel as if they are in a sea of flowers; in summer, the lush greenery provides shade from the scorching sun; in autumn, the fiery red maple leaves and golden ginkgo leaves offer visitors a chance to enjoy the autumn scenery; and in winter, the snow-covered paths become a unique snowscape. The cycling paths connect various attractions within the village, allowing visitors to rent bicycles and freely explore the village, experiencing its tranquility and beauty. During construction, the team carefully considered the terrain, minimizing damage to the original ecosystem. Where encountering hillsides, they cleverly designed gentle slopes and curves, ensuring both safety and enjoyment for riders while protecting the mountain vegetation.
In terms of tourism service facilities, Lin Yue built a visitor center in the center of the village. This center utilizes environmentally friendly and energy-saving building materials and technologies, such as a solar photovoltaic power generation system and a rainwater harvesting system. Inside the center is a tourist information desk where professional staff enthusiastically answer visitors' questions and provide services such as tour route recommendations, attraction introductions, and restaurant and accommodation reservations. The center also includes a rest area, a shopping area, and a dining area. The rest area is furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs, where visitors can relax and relieve travel fatigue. The shopping area displays and sells the village's specialty agricultural products and handicrafts, all carefully made or grown by the villagers, possessing a strong rural character; visitors can purchase unique souvenirs here. The dining area offers a variety of authentic farm-style dishes, with ingredients sourced directly from the village's fields and farms—fresh, green, and healthy—allowing visitors to taste the purest rural flavors.
The different seasons significantly impacted the construction progress and difficulty of these ecotourism facilities. Spring brought abundant rainfall, posing challenges to the foundation construction of the log cabins and the laying of walking and cycling paths. Frequent rain made the ground muddy, hindering the operation of heavy machinery and easily damaging newly paved surfaces. The construction team implemented measures such as building rain shelters and increasing drainage facilities, seizing opportunities during rain breaks to ensure the project's progress was not significantly affected. For example, when pouring the foundation for the log cabins, if rain was forecast, the foundation formwork was immediately covered with tarpaulins, and temporary drainage channels were dug around the site to divert rainwater away from the construction area, ensuring the quality of the concrete pouring. Summer brought high temperatures, posing a physical challenge to construction workers, especially during outdoor manual labor such as carrying timber and laying bricks, which could easily lead to heatstroke and other safety issues. Therefore, the construction team adjusted the construction schedule, avoiding the midday heat, starting work earlier in the morning and finishing later in the afternoon. Sufficient heatstroke prevention medicine and drinking water were also provided on-site to ensure the health and safety of the construction workers. Autumn, with its pleasant climate, is the prime season for construction, resulting in relatively rapid project progress. However, autumn winds are strong, requiring extra caution for wind protection during wooden cabin construction and high-altitude work. The construction team has strengthened safety measures, such as securing safety ropes and firmly fixing building materials. Winter's cold weather prolongs the setting and drying time of some building materials, such as cement and paint, impacting construction efficiency. The construction team has implemented insulation measures, such as enclosing and insulating the mixing plant and construction site, and using heating equipment to raise the ambient temperature, ensuring the proper use of materials and project quality.
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