Theme parks set to be in for the long ride

By Wang Zhuoqiong | China Daily | Updated: 2021-04-03 09:00
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The Hogwarts castle of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Beijing Resort in 2021. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The scale of UBR is unprecedented. Apart from the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, it will also include the Universal City-Walk Beijing retail, dining and entertainment complex and two hotels. It looks set on becoming a major leisure destination in the capital.

International theme park operators have also invested heavily in creating local elements to better connect with Chinese consumers.

Frank Fang, production art director for the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness at UBR, said it is the first time Universal Studios built a Kung Fu Panda Land in its theme parks.

The challenge for them was how do they make this "legendary Chinese" world with architecture, set designs, decorations and landscapes work for Chinese theme park fans.

"It's an imaginary world co-created by artists from both east and west," Fang said.

For instance, the Jade Palace is inspired by ancient Chinese architecture, but it is not from any particular period.

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