The design details that seamlessly integrate ecotourism facilities with the surrounding natural landscape have been carefully considered. The log cabins are predominantly in natural colors such as wood tones and brown, echoing the colors of the surrounding trees and appearing as part of the forest from a distance. In terms of form, the roofs feature a pitched design, mimicking the style of traditional mountain dwellings, with the slope optimized according to local rainfall conditions, facilitating drainage and creating a visually harmonious and stable feel. The eco-friendly toilets are also color-coordinated with the surrounding environment; toilets near the woods are decorated in a dark green, similar to the color of the trees, while those by the fields are predominantly pale yellow, blending in with the colors of the crops. Some are designed to resemble small log cabins, while others resemble naturally grown boulders, blending perfectly with the surrounding environment. Tourists have praised these integrated designs. One tourist wrote in their review: "The tourist facilities here are perfectly integrated with the natural landscape, making you feel not like you're deliberately traveling, but truly stepping into the embrace of nature. Every facility feels like a gift from nature."
Lin Yue devised a series of strategies to coordinate the construction of tourism facilities with the villagers' agricultural activities. She communicated with the villagers in advance to understand the planting and harvesting times of crops, and rationally arranged the construction area and time. For example, construction near farmland avoided key growth and harvest periods to minimize the impact on agricultural production. For construction work requiring villager participation, such as providing labor or land, it was also arranged during the off-season. When building walkways required occupying some land on the edge of farmland, Lin Yue negotiated with the relevant villagers to conduct construction after the winter crop harvest, and provided reasonable land compensation and remuneration for participation. These strategies achieved good results, ensuring the smooth progress of tourism facility construction without affecting the villagers' agricultural activities, and the villagers' cooperation in the construction of tourism facilities was high.
After the construction of tourism facilities, the overall appearance of the village underwent a significant change. In terms of architectural style, the addition of new buildings such as wooden cabins and a visitor center complements the traditional rural dwellings, creating a unique rural architectural landscape. The combination of the rustic charm of traditional houses and the novelty of modern ecological architecture adds a distinctive appeal to the village. In terms of spatial layout, pedestrian and bicycle paths connect various areas of the village, making the previously scattered attractions and residences more organized and creating a clearer sense of spatial hierarchy. As the villagers adapted to these changes, they also experienced some psychological shifts. Initially, some villagers felt unfamiliar and uncomfortable with the new buildings, feeling that they disrupted the village's original tranquility and simplicity. However, with the development of tourism, they saw tourists' love for the village and the economic benefits brought by tourism, and gradually accepted and even appreciated these changes. For example, one elderly villager initially didn't accept the modern architectural style of the visitor center, but when he saw tourists happily shopping and resting inside, and heard their praise of the village, he smiled and said, "These new things, although they look novel, have indeed brought a different kind of vitality to our village."
With the gradual completion of ecotourism facilities, the village's tourism appeal has been further enhanced. Visitors can not only enjoy beautiful natural scenery and experience a variety of tourism activities, but also enjoy the pleasant experience brought by comfortable, convenient, and environmentally friendly tourism facilities. Standing on the newly built walking path, Lin Yue looked at everything before her, her heart filled with satisfaction. She knew that the construction of these ecotourism facilities was just the beginning; more challenges and opportunities awaited the village in the future. However, as long as the village firmly adhered to the path of ecotourism development, it would surely usher in a brighter tomorrow.
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