Universal Beijing Resort
北京环球度假区
A Universal Studios theme park that opened in 2021, with seven themed zones including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Transformers and Kung Fu Panda. It is the largest of its kind in China.
Universal Beijing Resort is in Tongzhou District and opened in September 2021. It includes the Universal Studios theme park, Universal Boulevard and two hotels. The theme park has seven themed zones: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff), Transformers Base (the Decepticon roller coaster, the most thrilling ride in the park), Kung Fu Panda's Land of Awesome, Jurassic World's Isla Nublar, Minion Land, Hollywood, and Waterworld, where a live stunt show is a must-see. Tickets are priced by date in four tiers: RMB 418 on off-peak days, RMB 528 on regular days, RMB 638 on peak days and RMB 748 on special dates. Children and seniors receive discounts. Buy through the official app, Fliggy or Trip.com, with real-name registration. Popular rides often have waits of over an hour, so you can buy an Express Pass, a quick-access ticket costing roughly RMB 300 to 1,000 depending on the option. Arrive 30 minutes before opening and head straight for Harry Potter and Transformers. Food inside the park is expensive, about RMB 80 to 150 per person, so you can bring sealed drinks and snacks. Getting there: take Metro Line 1 or Line 7 to Universal Resort station. From downtown, the trip takes about an hour. Self-driving parking costs RMB 120 per day. In summer, the park stays open until 22:00 for evening sessions. Otherwise it usually closes between 19:00 and 20:00, but hours change with the seasons, so check the official app. Bring a power bank and raincoats for the water rides.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00; hours vary by season and holiday, check the official app
Nearby sights
- Happy Valley Beijing
- Panjiayuan Antique Market
- 798 Art Zone
- Sanlitun
- Gui Street (Ghost Street)
- Temple of Heaven
- Wangfujing Street
- Xianghe Grand Epoch City