Conservation and tourism development of house settlements in Moso matriarchate in Lugu Lake area

Abstract

This paper analyzes the present situation of the settlement and the influence of tourism development and construction. It discusses the attitude toward the conservation and development of the settlement as well as the way to maintain the production, life, and culture of the Mosian and the way to promote the sustainable development of the settlement by tourism.

Keywords

Moso / matriatchate home / conservation of settlement / tourism development

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