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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,

















