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The park, a joint venture between Comcast
Corp's Universal Parks & Resorts and state-owned Beijing
Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment, will begin trial
operations on Sept. 1, CCTV said.
Universal Studios announced the development of the resort - the
world's fifth Universal Studios-branded theme park - in 2014,
saying at the time it would cost $3.3 billion.
Its opening date has been postponed for several months due to
the coronavirus pandemic, local media said.
In addition to rides, shows and attractions, hotels, and a
retail, dining and entertainment complex, it will include
experiences designed to reflect China's cultural heritage,
Universal said on its website.
Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment is owned by five
Beijing state-owned companies, including Beijing Tourism Group,
one of the country's biggest tourism firms, according to the
park's website.
(Reporting by Brenda Goh; Editing by Jan Harvey)
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