Spatial Layout and Architectural FeatureOf Ancient Dangcheng Village in the North of Fujian Province

Dangcheng village,a miniature of ancient villages in the north of Fujian Province,displays fine traditional culture of ancient buildings in the North of Fujian Province.Ancestors of Dangcheng village applied distinctive concepts and a multitude of ideas of creation to the selection of site and layout for the village,architectural styles and decoration culture with clear cultural traits and rare historical value.In the meantime,the ancient village demonstrates the worship of nature and ecology,highlights religious beliefs,and implies the connection between unity,wholeness and cohesion,stressing that man is an integral part of nature.