Commune by the Great Wall is a private collection of contemporary architecture designed by 12 Asian architects. It was exhibited at the 2002 la Biennale di Venezia and awarded a special prize. Commune by the Great Wall was named “A New Architectural Wonder of China” by Business Week in 2005.

The "Walnut Valley" of the Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski includes 11 villas with 46 guest rooms and 1 Commune club which opened in October 2002, and the "Stone Valley" includes 31 new villas with 190 guest rooms, the Commune of the Children (Kids' Club), 1 Anantara Spa, 1 fitness room and the conference centre, which opened in September 2006.

The Great Wall Exit at Shuiguan, Badaling Highway, Beijing
Located in the Shuiguan Mountains amidst 8 square kilometers of private land, 1 hour 15 mins drive away from Beijing International Capital Airport, 20 kilometers away from the main train station (Qing Long Qiao station) and 1 hour 15 mins drive from Beijing city center, the property enjoys an easy access via the Badaling Expressway. 15 minutes' drive from Badaling private airport, available for Helicopters (20' minutes transfer from Beijing Capital Airport) and small aircrafts on the 800 metres long runway.