A complete guide to Universal Studios Beijing

Having been to Universal Studios numerous times, ‼️ it's essential to buy tickets in advance and make a reservation for park entry on the Universal Studios public WeChat account. If you're traveling during holidays, it's recommended to purchase an Express Pass. Generally, one Express Pass per person is sufficient, with prices ranging from 800 to 1000 yuan. The differences between the Express Pass and VIP are: (1) VIPs can enter the park one hour earlier through an exclusive entrance, (2) shows are not included in the Express Pass, (3) there's no personal guide, and VIPs have reserved spots for parades, (4) the Express Pass can only be used once per attraction, and you'll need to queue for a second visit. The VIP tour includes a complete set of experiences and also provides an additional set of Express Passes, allowing for a second visit to your favorite attractions. Overall, the Express Pass is quite sufficient, and it's not necessary during the off-peak season. If you find the full Express Pass expensive, you can opt for a single-ride Express Pass for specific attractions like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World Adventure, and Transformers: The Ride. The queues for these attractions are so long that you might question your life choices. You think you're almost there, but in reality, you haven't even entered the building yet ‼️ Crowd conditions It's advisable to pay attention to crowd predictions in advance. If you must travel on a weekend, some might wonder whether Saturday or Sunday is better. Logically, Saturdays should be less crowded since 4 out of the 5 types of annual passes are not valid on Saturdays. However, many visitors to Universal are students and workers who need to rest on Sunday. People from other provinces might stay nearby on Friday, visit the park on Saturday, and return home on Sunday. Annual pass holders rarely go on rides and mostly watch shows and parades, so now Sundays tend to be less crowded. If possible, Sunday is a good choice for a visit. ‼️ There are two parking options: 100 yuan for the main plaza and 200 yuan for the parking garage. Parking in the plaza requires taking an escalator to the parking garage before reaching Universal Boulevard. Although it doesn't seem too far, after a day of walking, the convenience of parking in the garage and getting straight into your car is truly appreciated! ‼️ Lastly, it's recommended to rent a wizard robe and wand, which can be picked up and returned at the subway station entrance for convenient photo opportunities. For dining, Hammond's Restaurant in the Jurassic Park area is recommended. Their burgers are a must-try every visit. After eating, a good spot to wait for the parade is between the Jurassic Park and Minion Park areas, which offers excellent photo opportunities.