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Beijing travel: Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car, toboggan,
This was our first time in Beijing, and we started strong: by heading straight to the Mutianyu Great Wall. We took the cable car up, walked one of the most impressive stretches of the Wall… and then tobogganed back down, because that’s clearly how history intended it to be experienced.
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The travelers’ first Beijing stop is the Mutianyu Great Wall, reached by cable car and finished with a toboggan ride down. This memorable stretch of wall blends ancient fortifications with tourist shops, all capped off on Christmas Day 2025 with a simple feast—a six-inch Subway sandwich, hash browns, and cookies—eaten while overlooking the Great Wall. Back in the city, they explore the Palace Museum, the Forbidden City, before seeking out a restaurant offering traditional Wuhan dishes, a fitting nod to the era and setting. They also note the support from Patreons and Ko-fi supporters, underscoring the community behind the channel.
Beijing was the adventure right from the start as the travelers head straight for the Mutianyu Great Wall. They ride the cable car up to admire one of the most impressive stretches of the wall, then ride the toboggan back down, embracing a playful twist on a historic experience. The day unfolds with a surprising Christmas Day twist on December 25, 2025, featuring a simple yet festive dinner of a six inch Subway sandwich, hash browns, and cookies enjoyed with a sweeping view of the Great Wall. Returning to the city, they swing by the Forbidden City, now known as the Palace Museum, soaking in imperial grandeur before finding a must-visit restaurant that serves traditional Wuhan cuisine, a choice that feels oddly fitting in the travel narrative. The video also gives thanks to Patreons and Ko-fi supporters, highlighting the supportive community that helps keep the channel going. The tone blends awe at China’s historic sites with lighthearted personal moments, making the Beijing visit feel像
The travelers’ first Beijing stop is the Mutianyu Great Wall, reached by cable car and finished with a toboggan ride down. This memorable stretch of wall blends ancient fortifications with tourist shops, all capped off on Christmas Day 2025 with a simple feast—a six-inch Subway sandwich, hash browns, and cookies—eaten while overlooking the Great Wall. Back in the city, they explore the Palace Museum, the Forbidden City, before seeking out a restaurant offering traditional Wuhan dishes, a fitting nod to the era and setting. They also note the support from Patreons and Ko-fi supporters, underscoring the community behind the channel.
Always Away arrives in Beijing on Christmas Day and finds the Great Wall surprisingly peaceful with perfect blue skies. They ride the Mutianyu section by cable car, tackle a slanted stretch of stairs that tests balance, and enjoy a toboggan ride down the wall, sharing laughs and banter with Dom. They highlight Mutianyu’s 23 watchtowers and its Ming dynasty history, then pause for a Christmas lunch featuring a Subway sandwich, hash browns, and cookies while enjoying the view. The visit includes a detour to a watchtower for panoramic mountain views and graffiti inscriptions along the wall. The day continues with a visit to the Forbidden City, where the vast scale, the imperial yellow and red color symbolism, and the ancient rules around who could enter are explained. They pick up stamp books and stamps as souvenirs, and later discover a Wuhan restaurant near the city center, diving into a spicy hot pot and other dishes that showcase the breadth of Chinese regional cuisine. The episode closes with reflections on the energy of Beijing, the warmth of the food, and the supportive community backing the channel. Always Away notes how public transport is reliable and easy to use, and they tease more Beijing adventures to come. They also humorously remark on Bill Clinton’s famous visit contributing to crowds decades ago, and the practical tips about bone-in dishes and mastering chopstick-style bone removal.
Always Away kicks off a memorable Beijing chapter on Christmas Day, heading first to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. The day starts with crystal clear blue skies and a sense of tranquil holiday calm, even as crowds are shaped by China’s workday realities. They ride up in a cable car and blast along the wall on a toboggan, laughing through the uphill climbs and vertigo-inducing slopes, sharing playful banter with Dom and Emma. The Mutianyu stretch stands out for its preserved watchtowers and strategic mountain passes, a reminder of ancient defense as well as the sheer physical challenge of the stairs. After a satisfying wall experience and a Christmas lunch of Subway and hash browns, the crew moves west along the wall to soak in more views and a few humorous misadventures, including a pileup on the toboggan. The afternoon shifts to the city as they explore the Forbidden City, marveling at the scale of the palace complex, the color symbolism of red and yellow, and the intricate,
Always Away visits Beijing on Christmas Day, riding the Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car and toboggan, then explores the Forbidden City. The day blends ancient,
Beijing Great Wall Forbidden City Tour on Christmas Day A Foodie Stop
00:10 Arrive with a plan for mutianyu Great Wall. Dress warm, bring gloves, use cable car up and toboggan down for fun but be mindful of crowds.
06:31 Visit a watchtower for panoramic views; expect steep, uneven stairs and keep balance. Bring a camera and be mindful of photo crowds.
09:21 In the Forbidden City, allocate ample time for crowds; study the symbolism of yellow roofs, red walls, and dragon motifs.
14:38 Try Wuhan cuisine near Beijing to taste regional flavors; expect bold spice and bone-in dishes, and plan for generous portions.
00:10 Arrive with a plan for mutianyu Great Wall. Dress warm, bring gloves, use cable car up and toboggan down for fun but be mindful of crowds.
06:31 Visit a watchtower for panoramic views; expect steep, uneven stairs and keep balance. Bring a camera and be mindful of photo crowds.
09:21 In the Forbidden City, allocate ample time for crowds; study the symbolism of yellow roofs, red walls, and dragon motifs.
14:38 Try Wuhan cuisine near Beijing to taste regional flavors; expect bold spice and bone-in dishes, and plan for generous portions.
00:12 First view of Great Wall
04:50 Lunch on the wall
09:21 Forbidden City entry
14:38 Wuhan restaurant discovery
16:41 Beijing wrap up
00:12 First view of Great Wall
04:50 Lunch on the wall
09:21 Forbidden City entry
14:38 Wuhan restaurant discovery
16:41 Beijing wrap up
chinachina travelshanghaibeijingchengduchongqingchinesetravel in chinablondie in chinafirst time chinachina vlogotwdWhat made the Mutianyu section special?
It’s well preserved with numerous watchtowers and a relatively short, scenic 2.5 km stretch that provides dramatic mountain views and a sense of history.
