Taking Dachen Village in Jiangshan, Zhejiang Province, as an example, this paper discusses the application of digital intelligence technology innovation in the protection of rural cultural architectural heritage. After reviewing the relevant literature on the digital protection of traditional village cultural heritage, this research applied new technologies, such as big data screening and computer clusters, to develop a visual digital intelligence display platform for Dachen Village. The research results show the innovation, experience, and interactivity of digital intelligence technology. This research proposes the use of digital intelligent classification preservation, digital museum construction, and the intelligent development of planning circle websites to protect rural cultural heritage effectively. This paper addresses four core academic gaps in the current research on the “digital-intelligent preservation of traditional villages”: fragmented technological applications, lack of public participation, separation of tangible and intangible heritage, and the absence of replicable models. It proposes a “low-threshold, full-process, replicable” digital-intelligent preservation approach, providing dual reference for both theoretical and practical aspects in subsequent research. It also calls for public participation in jointly inheriting and carrying forward the treasures of human historical civilization.
Liao et al. (2026) studied this question.