Singaporeans flock to theme parks overseas for a glimpse into themed lands like Harry Potter World. If you’re a fan of shows like Kung Fu Panda and the Minions franchises, be sure to check out Universal Studios Beijing on your next trip to China.
Beijing’s Universal is one of the newest and largest to date – and apart from fan-fave zones like Jurassic and Harry Potter World, it also houses the world’s first Kung Fu Panda and Transformers-themed lands, and the world’s biggest Minion Land. The best part? We hear it’s less crowded than tourist hotspots like USJ.
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Universal Studios Beijing is located in Beijing’s Tongzhou District. If you’re planning to head there via the Metro, it’s a 7-minute walk from the Universal Resort Station, or accessible via Bus 589 and T116.
Universal Studios Beijing tickets vary in price depending on the date you’re visiting, so be sure to book your tickets online beforehand. For the month of December, a 1-day pass via Klook starts at S$70.19/adult on weekdays, and goes up to S$100.50/adult during peak periods like NYE.
Given its giant 53-hectare park size, it’s not surprising that USB houses some of the world’s first themed lands. These include the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness and Transformers Metrobase.
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At Kung Fu Panda Land, visitors will get to step into the show’s Valley of Peace. Decorated with lanterns and architecture straight from the animation, you’ll get to hop onto family-friendly rides like 4D simulator Journey of the Dragon Warrior, and catch Po in action at Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp.
Onboard the Journey of the Dragon Warrior.
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Meanwhile, at Transformers Metrobase, fans of the franchise can enter NEST’s Beijing base and see Autobots in action. While there are kid-friendly rides like Bumblebee Boogie, you’ll also find the park’s scariest coaster here – the Decepticoaster.
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This massive 110-foot-tall rollercoaster will take daredevils on a real thrill ride, with 7 inversions, a zero-gravity roll, and 105-foot drop.
The Decepticoaster.
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Besides boasting the world’s first Kung Fu Panda and Transformers lands, USB also holds the record for having the largest Minion Land.
Loop Dee Doop Dee coaster.
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Minion Land here has an indoor Super Silly Fun Land, with familiar rides like the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride and Super Swirly. For some thrill that the kids will still love, check out the Loop Dee Doop Dee coaster.
While you’re visiting the park, you’ll also be able to pop by fan-fave themed lands like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic World.
See the Hogwarts Castle light up at night.
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At Harry Potter World, marvel at a gigantic Hogwarts Castle which lights up at night, and go on an exciting 4D adventure with Harry and friends on flying broomsticks.
You’ll get to meet raptors at Jurassic World too.
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Then, at Jurassic World, be sure to visit popular rides like the immersive Jurassic World Adventure and Jurassic Flyer coaster.
China is home to every single amusement park you can think of, from Pop Land Beijing to the upcoming Shanghai Disney Resort Zootopia and Peppa Pig theme park. Of these, be sure to add Universal Studios Beijing to your list as well – not only is it the biggest Universal in the world, it’s also got a bunch of “world’s first” attractions you won’t find elsewhere.
For more exciting theme parks to visit, check out our list of upcoming theme parks near SG.
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Cover image adapted from: Universal Beijing Resort
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