Traditional villages in Henan Province have obvious regional cultural characteristics，but the present situation is worrying. Based on the analysis of the current situation，distribution and utilization types of traditional villages in Henan Province，The paper puts forward the general ideas and principles for the protection and development of traditional villages，some problems and misunderstandings in the development process are analyzed. Nowadays，in the process of development，it is common to regard villages as scenic spots and pursue the income of tickets solely，in terms of construction，problems such as “neatness and uniformity”，blind pursuit of “nobility”，building countryside with the idea of building a city are more prominent. Finally，the paper puts forward the countermeasures and suggestions for the protection and development of traditional villages in Henan Province.