Universal Beijing
Theme park and resort complex in Beijing
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The Universal Beijing Resort (Chinese: 北京环球度假区),[2] commonly known as Universal Beijing, is a theme park and entertainment resort complex based in Beijing, China. Invite-only test operation started on September 1, 2021,[3] and the full operation started from September 20, 2021.[4][5][6]
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.jpg) The Universal Globe, the icon of the resort, with the gates to the theme park in the background | |
 Interactive map of Universal Beijing Resort | |
| Location | Wenjing Subdistrict,[1] Tongzhou District, Beijing, China |
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| Coordinates | 39°50′42.89″N 116°40′20.67″E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | September 20, 2021 |
| Owner | Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment (70%) NBCUniversal (Comcast) (30%) |
| Website | Official website |
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| Traditional Chinese | 北京環球度假區 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 北京环球度假区 | ||||||
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The resort is operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences. It is minority-owned by NBCUniversal, a division of the US company Comcast (30%), and majority-owned by Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment (70%), a Chinese state-owned (government) enterprise.
Once completed, Universal Beijing Resort will consist of two theme parks (Universal Studios Beijing and a second planned theme park), a water park, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex (Universal CityWalk Beijing), and six hotels.
History
In February 2009, Shanghai Securities News reported that Universal Studios was close to winning approval from China's government to build a theme park in Beijing.[7] The project was formally approved by the State Council and NDRC on September 25, 2014. Construction of Universal Beijing Resort began on 28 October 2016.[8] Construction of Phase 1 of Universal Beijing Resort completed in April 2021,[9] and opened on September 20, 2021.[4] Phase 2 of Universal Beijing Resort was set to begin construction by 2025.[10]
Theme parks and main areas
Universal Studios Beijing
Universal Studios Beijing is the resort's flagship park and opened as part of phase one.
There are seven themed areas in the park:
- Hollywood
- Jurassic World: Isla Nublar
- Waterworld
- Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Transformers: Metrobase
- Minion Land
Untitled second Universal theme park
A later phase of Universal Beijing Resort includes plans for a second theme park which has yet to begin construction. The theme park will be located adjacent to Universal Studios Beijing.
Universal CityWalk Beijing
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Universal CityWalk acts as the gateway to Universal Beijing's theme parks. The entertainment, dining and retail complex includes stores and restaurants and is located between the parking and transit station and the theme park and waterpark entrances. CityWalk opened on September 2, 2021[11] as part of the resort's first phase without entrance fee.[6] A variety of shops, dining, and entertainment is slated to be included in the complex, including:
- Universal CityWalk Cinema: Beijing's largest IMAX venue, with 11 theaters and over 2,000 seats.
- Cutie Cone's Ice Cream
- Neon Street Hawkers
- CityWalk Wubei Craft Food And Beer
- CityWalk Red Oven Pizza Bakery
- The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
- Kakao Friends
- POP MART
- Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen.
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company[12]
- Peet's Coffee
- Grandma's Travel Home
- Universal Studios Store[13]
Water park
A later phase of Universal Beijing Resort includes plans for a waterpark.
Hotels
The first phase of Universal Beijing Resort features two official on-site hotels which are located in close proximity to the Universal Beijing theme parks.
| Name | Opening date | Theme | Number of rooms | Photo |
| The Universal Studios Grand Hotel | September 20, 2021[5] | Golden age of Hollywood | 800 | .jpg) |
| NUO Resort Hotel | September 20, 2021[5] | Chinese imperial garden | 400 | |
Transportation
Subway
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Universal Resort station of Beijing Subway, on Batong line and Line 7 opened on August 26, 2021.[14]
Bus
589 and T116 were extended to Universal Beijing Resort on August 26, 2021.[14]