This study focuses on rural communities with well-preserved cultural landscapes. Beginning with a comprehensive survey of ecological and cultural landscape resources, it identifies vernacular villages embodying local heritage and explores theoretical and practical pathways to embed sustainable eco-tourism in Qingzhou’s countryside. We trace the historical evolution, site-selection logic, and mountain-water ecologies of these settlements, revealing how “mountain, water, field, and culture” combine into distinctive rural landscape typologies. Community-based strategies are proposed for form preservation and ecotourism, enabling the integrated protection and sustainable use of Qingzhou’s native cultural landscapes.