Losing of Local Identity in Rapid Developing China

This study provided a formal discussion on the importance ofthe term "Local Identity" in the field of landscape study and the problem of losing of such identity in Chinese urban development.The study first introduces the definition of local identity in landscape research.Then discuss the problem that China is facing in terms of losing such identity.The paper concludes by suggestingthe important meanings of local identity in Chinese landscape development and proposing ideas that could help to contribute to resolve such issue.