Chuandixia Village is a popular tourist attraction known for its well preserved courtyard homes. It was on the list of Chinese historical and cultural village and was chosen as the Education Base of revolutionary tradition. A famous specialist Mr. Zhewen said that this village is a representative of Chinese traditional architecture with implications of Northern culture. When comes to its historic and cultural value, it reached the state-level. Chuandixia Village is located in the mountain region northwest from central Beijing. It is home to 500 well preserved courtyard homes dating to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Many of these homes are located on the north hillside, nestling at the foot of the hill and rising with it. Stone paved lanes and steep staircases help define Chuandixia's scenery. The village is divided into two layers and is called “the Potala Palace” in Beijing.