【Objective】 This study explored the rules governing the spatial relationships among mountains, water and the locations of traditional villages to shed light on their reasonable protection and construction. 【Method】 Jinting Town, a scenic location near Taihu Lake with well-protected traditional villages and towns, was selected as the research subject. Based on extracted digital topography, satellite maps and the general planning CAD base map data for Jinting Town, we analyzed the spatial relationships among the mountains, water and villages using ArcGIS (ver. 10.0). We also analyzed the correlations between the distributions of mountains and water with the distribution of villages. We used spatial logistic regression modeling to analyze the factors affecting the distribution of traditional villages. 【Result】 The spatial distribution of traditional villages in Jinting Town exhibited a cluster mode, with circular spatial density characteristics. The impacts of mountain elevation and distance from a river were negatively correlated with the spatial distribution of traditional villages. Owing to the terrain, which is surrounded by lakes on all sides, the circular distribution of traditional villages in Jinting Town has a special research value. The elevation of the mountains affected the direction of the water system and roads in Jinting Town and was the main driving force for constructing villages in the region. The proximity to the water also affected the distribution of villages. 【Conclusion】 Using ArcGIS and logistic regression modeling, the spatial relationships among villages, mountains, and water can be analyzed and widely used in the pre-planning stages of protecting and constructing traditional villages and towns.