Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

BEIJING >> Universal Studios announced that its first theme park in China will open in the country’s capital.

The company set the opening date for Sept. 20, according to a statement and video posted on the Chinese social media site Wechat.

Under construction since 2016, the theme park has received strong backing from Beijing authorities, including the extension of one of the city’s main subway lines to the site.

Along with rides, shows, restaurants and exhibits, the resort features a pair of hotels. The project will complement Universal’s other two Asian parks in Japan and Singapore.

The Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and Kung Fu Panda film franchises feature heavily, along with the Minions from the “Despicable Me” movies.