Universal Studios Beijing Highlights: Jurassic World, Harry 

Our First Time at Universal Studios Beijing BLEW OUR MINDS

Destination:ChinaCity:BeijingPopulation:21.5 million
Our First Time at Universal Studios Beijing BLEW OUR MINDS
Dave Mani2026-04-1537 min

Universal Studios Beijing makes a strong first impression with an unusually empty CityWalk and a grand entrance leading to a central lagoon. The park harmonizes classic Universal experiences with original attractions you won’t find elsewhere, such as Jurassic World Adventure and Untrainable featuring How to Train Your Dragon. Highlights include Jurassic World Adventure, Transformers Metrobase, Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, WaterWorld, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The creator emphasizes the park as possibly the best standalone Universal Studios, delivering top-tier rides and shows that feel both familiar and uniquely Chinese. A practical edge runs through the video with travel hacks and tips for saving money on hotels and even earning money while traveling. The timestamps map out a comprehensive day in the park, from an empty start to a final farewell at the Chocolate Emporium and a concluding Theme Park Review.

--- Dave Mani
April 15, 2026, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Universal Studios Beijing is EMPTY
  2. 2:01Jurassic Park Adventure POV
  3. 4:46Jurassic Flyers
  4. 6:19Transformer's Metrobase
  5. 10:57Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness
  6. 16:16WaterWorld Show
  7. 18:25Hollywood Coffee Break
  8. 19:45Light, Camera, Action
  9. 21:15Minion Land
  10. 22:14Universal On Parade
  11. 24:34Untrainable Show
  12. 26:26Pizza Time
  13. 27:43Raptor Encounter
  14. 28:57Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  15. 32:39One Last Time
  16. 35:17Chocolate Emporium
  17. 36:04Theme Park Review

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Our First Time at Universal Studios Beijing BLEW OUR MINDS

Dave Mani’s tour of Universal Studios Beijing captures a bold opening claim that this park stands out as the best standalone Universal Studios in the world. The video begins with an unusually quiet CityWalk and a grand entrance that leads to a centerpiece lagoon, setting a cinematic tone. Dave walks viewers through a mix of familiar Universal icons and distinctly Chinese or uniquely local attractions, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minion Land, WaterWorld, and Transformers’ Metrobase, while also highlighting standout rides and shows that feel freshly impressive. A recurring theme is the park’s blend of beloved Universal franchises with original experiences that aren’t found in other parks like Orlando, Hollywood, or Japan, such as Jurassic World Adventure, which Dave calls possibly the best dark ride in the world, and Untrainable, a show featuring favorite dragons from How to Train Your Dragon. The video is structured around a full day of exploration, with a clear, time

Universal Studios Beijing Highlights: Jurassic World, Harry 

Universal Studios Beijing is by far the best standalone Universal Studios park in the world. It is a perfect collection of Universal's best rides and shows in one location in addition to some unique attractions you can't find in any other theme park including the larger properties like Universal...

Attractions in this video: Jurassic World Adventure, Transformer Metrobase, Kung Fu Panda Land Of Awesomeness, WaterWorld, Flight Of The Hippogriff, Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey, Universal On Parade, How To Train Your Dragon Show