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Universal Beijing to reopen at 75% capacity after Covid closure

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All visitors will need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test within the last 72 hours.

Universal Beijing Resort is set to reopen at 75 percent capacity on 15 June after being closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak in the Chinese capital.

Universal Studios Beijing is reopening on 15 June, while the Universal Studios Grand Hotel, NUO Resort Hotel and Universal CityWalk Beijing are set to welcome guests on 14 June (via Global Times).

Universal Beijing has been closed since 1 May. All visitors will need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test within the last 72 hours, the resort said on its official WeChat account.

“Some venues may be temporarily unavailable in the early phase when we resume operations,” Universal Beijing said in a statement on Tuesday, 7 June (via SCMP).

Universal Beijing closed since 1 May

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“With the increasing mobility of people and gatherings, the risk of the spread of the virus also increases,” Xu Hejian, a spokesperson for the municipal government, said during a press briefing.

“Beijing must not allow any slackening in epidemic prevention and control.”

Earlier this year, Universal Beijing announced a host of new experiences, including a parade based on Tencent’s Honor of Kings video game and Minions-themed rooms at the Universal Studios Grand Hotel.

Meanwhile, Universal Beijing is reportedly planning its second phase of construction already, which involves building five additional hotels.

Universal Studios Beijing is the fifth Universal Studios theme park on the planet. It boasts 37 rides and attractions across seven themed lands. These include the world’s largest Minion Land and the first Transformers-themed land in the world.

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Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 10 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.

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