Through the investigation of stilted buildings and human settlements in many ancient towns and villages of Tujia Nationality in Western Hunan,the unique characteristics and ecological value of the stilted buildings are analyzed from the perspective of ecology and architecture.This paper mainly analyzes the ecological concept of stilted buildings from the following aspects,they are site selection,materials,architectural culture connotation,and so on.Then,it explores the harmonious relationship between ecological tourism and ecological protection of Tujia stilted buildings in Western Hunan and e...