Exploring the potential of traditional village towards tourism through sustainable ecological approach/ Puteri Nurain Fatihah Sahadi

The traditional villages are no longer become attractive place for local people to seek for lesisure or a place to visit since the limited programs provided. People tend to choose urban areas where more activities will be offer with varies age may join the program. The potential of the traditional village towards tourism seem to be negleted and poorly promoted eventhough there are potential that can be explore to bring the traditional village into another level of tourism. However the development of the rural areas should fit the rural setting and sustain the natural environment from pollution and damage. The cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle are the main potential to be exposed and expressed the significant value of traditional village. The aim of this paper is to explore the potential of traditional village towards tourism through sustainable and ecological approach at Kampung Terus, Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang. The outcomes of this paper will discover the design solution and overall landscape design master plan for the study area.