CONSTRUCTION OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE 2020

BY GABRIELLE

The construction of Universal Studios Beijing is expected to be completed by the end of October 2020. According to Miao Lewen, president and general manager of Universal Resort Beijing, Universal Studios Beijing is due to open by the end of the year, with the main construction work planned to be completed by the end of October.

Universal Studios Beijing will be home to seven themed areas, including ‘Transformers Base’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda World.’  The Universal resort will be a new landmark in Beijing and will play a vital role in the tourism industry of Tongzhou, Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.

Asides Universal Resort Beijing, several municipal infrastructure projects in the Tongzhou Cultural Tourism Area are under way, including 54 municipal roads, cross-river bridges, power networks, and more. 17 roads are currently under construction and are planned to open to traffic by the end of 2020.

UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT SHARES DETAILS OF ITS NEW THEME PARK

BY GABRIELLE

Universal Beijing Resort has shared details about what’s in store at its forthcoming theme park, Universal Studios Beijing. The park will be home to seven, story-based, themed lands, including a waterpark.

The new theme park is located in Beijing’s Tongzhou District, and will occupy approximately 420 acres of the 1,000-acre site.

The seven themed lands at Universal Studios Beijing comprise of Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Transformers: Metrobase, Minion Land, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood Boulevard and WaterWorld.

WaterWorld will showcase a one-of-its-kind “battle on water,” a stunt show, designed to enthral guests.

As well as seven exciting themed lands, Universal Beijing Resort will be home to two resort hotels – the Universal Studios Grand Hotel and the NUO Resort Hotel.

Tom Mehrmann, president and general manager of Universal Beijing Resort, said: “We will immerse our guests in incredible experiences that bring their favourite stories and characters to life in entirely new ways.

“Our theme park will showcase the best Universal rides, as well as all-new, unique experiences created to reflect China’s rich cultural heritage.

“We are looking forward to sharing these exciting experiences with millions of visitors,” Mehrmann added.