Exploring Kaiping Diaolou Using the Methodology of Place Memory

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     This paper aims to investigate (1) The towers in the Kaiping region of China are interconnected with individual and collective memories of place; (2) The history of the towers, their architectural features, and the memories and emotions of the local inhabitants, and the paper will reveal how the towers, as a physical space, are closely linked to cultural memories; and (3) Tthe right approach to the protection of the towers, and to provide better suggestions for the preservation of the heritage of Kaiping and the development of tourism. Samples were selected using systematic sampling techniques. The design of the data collection tools combined descriptive statistics and content analysis.

The results of the study are as follows:

1. The average score for the evaluation of public spaces in scenic spots was 5.56, indicating a generally favorable evaluation of the quality and design of these spaces.
2. The average score of 5.46 points on the proposal to visit the Kaiping Diaolou, indicating that tourists recommend to others the willingness of the Kaiping Diaolou at a medium level.
3. The degree of interest in Kaiping Diaolou scored 5.34 points, indicating a medium level of interest in architectural heritage. Keywords: Place memory Diaolou protection research Diaolou's Chinese and Western cultural characteristics World Heritage heritage heritage and development.