The Largest Universal Studios Theme Park Set To Open Its Doors In Beijing, Spring 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has put a halt on many industries and projects in 2020, but the construction of the fifth and largest Universal Studios theme park is still going on at full speed, with 15,000 construction workers working on-site. Despite a brief halt to construction work when the pandemic outbreak was at large in China, the building schedule has gotten back on track and has been progressing smoothly in the past few weeks.

According to a press release in February this year, nearly half of the park's construction has already been completed, with the entire main structure already finished. It is set to open its doors on time as scheduled - in Spring 2021. The Universal Beijing Resort President and General Manager, Tom Mehrmann mentioned that "our rides, shows, attractions, and other facilities are now under installation and testing."

Universal Beijing Resort will be the fifth and largest Universal Studios in the world, and will be 5 times bigger than Universal Studios Singapore. The resort will be home to seven themed lands, the Universal Beijing CityWalk shopping and entertainment district, as well as hotels ready to welcome visitors from all over the world.

Universal Beijing Resort also aims to bring a high-tech experience to their visitors and are working on the creation of an intelligent park digital system in collaboration with Alibaba, inclusive of a "Face ID recognition" system whereby visitors can use it to buy tickets, enter the park, rent lockers, make a restaurant reservation, shop, and more!

The seven themed lands that have been unveiled include the first Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness in Asia, and the second Hogwarts Castle in Asia, like the one in Universal Studios Japan! Who else can't wait to sip on Butterbeer in Hogsmeade?

Seven themed lands to look forward to:

Although the pandemic is still affecting nations across the globe, life has gotten back on track for people in some countries where the situation has somewhat stabilized. Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney Park to reopen its doors on the 11th of May 2020, and tickets for the first day of their reopening sold out within 3 minutes.

For now, let's stay vigilant and daydream about our next trip abroad. While we quarantine at home, why not occupy yourselves with Klook Home products and activities? From language classes to fitness workouts - find out how you can stay entertained and productive at home!