What does the form of settlement in Beijing mean?

Beijing is a city with a long history, which not only has a profound cultural heritage, but also has a unique settlement form. In Beijing, the density of buildings is high, forming a unique and complex settlement pattern. This form not only represents the historical precipitation of the ancient city of Beijing, but also shows the strong demand of people gathering together.

Traditional settlement patterns in Beijing are common in hutongs, quadrangles, quadrangles, temples and other buildings. Together, these buildings constitute a unique urban landscape in Beijing, with high cultural, historical and architectural values. In these traditional settlements, there is a close relationship between adjacent buildings, which also makes people's life and social interaction more convenient.

With the advancement of urbanization, the living pattern in Beijing has also undergone great changes. Modern large-scale buildings and high-rise buildings are constantly emerging, replacing many traditional buildings. However, the settlement mode in Beijing still shows us a mode of interaction between urban architecture and society, and reminds us that we should pay attention to the protection and inheritance of urban history and culture. In the future urban planning, we should attach importance to the connection and communication between buildings and form a close community.