Commune By The Great Wall

Perched in the Shuiguan Mountains of Changping, this family-friendly retreat sits about 7 km from the Badaling Great Wall and roughly 40 km from the Ming Tombs. Summer Palace, Houhai (Back Lakes) and the Lama Temple are also within easy reach, making it a great base for sightseers and families chasing history.

The complex spans villa clusters (Walnut Valley and Stone Valley) and 201 individually decorated guestrooms, including a kids' club called Commune of the Children. Rooms feature LCD TVs, refrigerators, in-room safes, balconies or terraces, hairdryers and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Expect daily housekeeping, tea/coffee facilities and a simple, modern mountain-lodge vibe throughout.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, hit the 24-hour fitness center, or unwind in the massage room and sauna. There's a games room, auditorium, karaoke, children's playground and picnic area, plus a hairdressing salon and tour desk to book Great Wall excursions. Wake up to crisp mountain air and easy on-site parking.

A conference centre serves meetings and events, backed by a 24-hour front desk, concierge and luggage storage. Complimentary wireless high-speed internet is available across the property and free self-parking is onsite.

Choose from two on-site restaurants, a café/coffee shop and a bar/lounge for casual drinks. Grab a morning brew in the café, stop by the bar for evening cocktails, or enjoy dining options that cover both quick bites and sit-down meals.