First Visit to Universal Studios Beijing in China 🇨🇳

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm still thinking about that Toothless Ice Cream 🍦

[@wildspirit6785]

🖤that toothless was Amazing

[@pinocchio9977]

i m Beijing universal Studios employee thanks you for your support😊

[@solsson-di2ly]

the color looks so cool

[@harueikii]

If i may ask what day did you come to do park when you filmed the video? Are the number of visitors vary largely depending if its on a weekend or weekday? Since this is during winter is it still as crowded or less crowded as if it's in summer? sorry if im asking a lot, thank you!

[@solsson-di2ly]

@@harueikii definitely avoid summer vacations and national holidays, it is usually quite empty from tuesday to thursday.

[@babysoulie]

The staff were so friendly and amazing, how wonderful how they treat everyone equally!

[@alliekuma4234]

I got legit goosebumps seeing Hiccup and Toothless fly down like that. ❤❤

[@cedricchang6064]

The other director standing besaide Spielberg was Zhang Yimou, probably the greatest director in Chinese cinema who directed Raise the Red Lantern and Hero among others. He was a Golden Lion and Golden Bear winner.

[@FruitBrute]

I audibly gasped when you walked into the giant Kung Fu Panda room, it looked so cool in there. I didn’t expect it to be a full indoor land.

[@LetsExplore307]

I'm so happy you finally uploaded your Beijing visit not many people have been able to visit the park. OMG the Kung Fu popcorn bucket was absolutely adorable! I wouldn't have resisted and take one with me. A question about the E-sim do you need to have your phone unlocked to use the e-sim?

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! Yes, for e-sims you need an unlocked phone.

[@simtanic8]

That Panda popcorn bucket is ADORABLE!

[@tdrexplorer]

It really is!

[@SliceOfRandom]

Not gonna lie, I would give just about anything to be doing what you're doing 💜 Please, keep enjoying these amazing experiences around the world. If not for yourself, for those of us who can't yet 🥰

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm grateful that I'm able to share these experiences here with everyone.

[@cococat0315]

The ice-cream collaboration is with Universal Studios and a mobile game called 王者荣耀, very similar to League Of Legends, but the Chinese version.

[@jamespark3510]

Hey! love the channel~ planning on a trip here this year! QQ, is there a reason why the wait que was ridiculously short? was it due to the weather? or is it naturally that short in Beijing? Thanks!

[@JediJean]

Thank you for sharing all of those tips at the end of the video. I'm sure it will come in handy at some point. My niece loves Kungfu Panda and How To Train A Dragon, so I was considering maybe she'd appreciate a trip like this. She's still in Primary School, so there are some things I'm sure she'll love in this video. Thanks for sharing your experience, it almost felt like I was there with you. I'm going on to watch your Shanghai Disneyland video now too. I'm from Singapore btw and I have family in Canada, so I could totally relate with your video. I also couldn't help comparing the Universal Studios Singapore park with the one in Beijing as I was watching this. Made me want to visit the Beijing park now.

[@vellybelly1447]

Chris, thank you for this great vlog. What an amazing park and adorable merchandise!

[@sophiafuku1617]

Love ur video!!! Universal Studios Beijing is extremely crowded during summer time no joke. So if anyone is planning to go there in July or August, express ticket is a must😂😂😂

[@AttractionSource]

Super helpful tips Chris, thank you! China has certainly required a lot of research but think I'm good for my trip in May! Great vlog as always 🥰

[@BerryStraw15]

23:00 I think that’s the Glee version of “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” 😂

[@jwood4508]

26:18 The snow on the roofs in Harry Potter world makes me so happy. 💓

[@prt2095]

Finally!!! been waiting for this!! thank you for this video!!🤗

[@solsson-di2ly]

jurassic flyer does feels more awesome than it looks, especially at night, you can see the park from it, the view is wonderful!

[@MaHelena]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! And for trying all the rides, food, and merch in the cold! I haven't got the chance to visit the park since it opened, so I am so glad to be experiencing it for the first time through your camera! P.S. The character collab featured on the ice cream and the popcorn bucket is from a Chinese mobile game that's super popular. And the director in front of the new pre-show for Lights, Camera, Action is a famous Chinese director who directed the opening ceremony for the Beijing olympics (amongst his many other works)

[@ZebraLens]

Love this, *_Thank You_* for this experience, because I know its not easy to film while making sure you capture as much as possible, and yet, still want to try and enjoy the experience itself. ♥️

[@balunalu15]

watching this just made me miss christmas so much! i love this time of year

[@claudesvlogs]

The Grimlock and Egg sipper and buckets are worth the trip! I'd love those! Definitely a Transformers kid, and one of my favorite characters is Omega Supreme.

[@kevinmsmith61]

As an unapologetic fan of Waterworld, I can't believe that part of the Mariner's ship is on top of that restaurant.

[@tdrexplorer]

I was so surprised, in a good way, when I saw there was a restaurant across the way from the show! Thank you for watching

[@heydearstayhere]

omg the fairy godmother was PERFECT

[@cyberpunda.productions]

Wow. Universal Studios Beijing looks great. I love that there is a kungfu panda area. ❤ I enjoy the video. Thank you for sharing

[@ottozhu4236]

So happy to see you visit a theme park in my hometown when i'm in canada right now. Amazing video!

[@UncleLesterCam]

Incredible video. First time catching your channel. You have a real gift for what you do. We have done Paris and hope to make it to the Chinese and Japanese Parks in the near future. Thank you !

[@lorenzoinatree111]

Hey TDR! Big fan of your content, I've loved watching your parks videos for quite some time. The quality to which you shoot your vlogs are astounding, you make filming these parks under adverse conditions appear effortless. That being said I have some constructive criticism, just want to offer a piece of my perspective that might help the experience for other audience members such as myself: Personally, I love theme parks and watch countless theme parks channels but don't get the chance to visit. A lot of my enjoyment is seeing these media franchises brought to life in a themed environment. Part of what I enjoy from other content creators is when they will bring up their experiences and their enjoyment of the franchise they are seeing represented in front of them. For example, I love in this video when you share that you grew up on Transformers and that your favorite was Bumblebee. I feel that you should incorporate more of that same connection in your videos in the future. If you like a franchise like Kung Fu Panda and you enter the merch store, just saying 'oh this Shifu merch is adorable' goes a long way to strengthening the connection between content creator and viewer. I understand that it's impossible to stay up to date and consume all the content made for the park ips you visit, but at least looking up the character names off camera or sharing your interest in pursuing the related content could go a long way. I love the personality of your videos and the craft to which you execute them, I just want to share my perspective to offer you some information on what goes through the mind of a viewer not fortunate enough to visit these parks, but caring enough about you and the characters to watch. With love ❤

[@WDWCentral]

That Jurassic World ride is world class

[@logan4948]

Ppanning to visit China and tbis video is VERY detailed with the routes and all. Thank you!

[@anaksim0n13]

Wow..that looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. May i ask what camera/gear are you using please? Thanks. 😊

[@whocares-o6h]

finally😭😭😭i have been there one year ago,that’s really an unforgettable and amazing trip🎉

[@nichlastribe5484]

I am the first here for this comment, I am so excited and a big fan :) I work for a special mouse and would love to visit a universal :)

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for being here!

[@hobbithabits]

The inside of the waterworld restaurants decor looks like the Krusty Krab and no one can say otherwise

[@dlittle7983]

I liked to go along with you. The rides look great. I love all the merchandise. It would be difficult not to spend too much. ❣️🛒

[@Kuruttra]

I was a Transformers kid, sadly I never really had any toys of them as a kid. But my favorite is and always will be the King of the Dinobots, Grimlock!

[@rs.9165]

this is now on my must see list.

[@Frankowski90]

I'm late to this video, but it's giving such Disneyland Paris vibes! Which I love! I'm all for that. The hotel being the first soght and the park entrance turnstiles being where they are, the tree at the end of a main street. Even Mels drive in with the car is like Annette's diner! Looks amazing! Adding Beijing to my list 😅

[@stacyscooby8488]

amazing video wow mind blown. it's cold there in Beijing during this time i went to Beijing Years ago Someday my family and i will go back there.

[@kyra_81]

Thanks for another great video and overview of the park. Do you think you could do the park in one day as a solo adult in say October/November?

[@kathrinasong]

The ice cream is a collab with a Chinese game Honor of Kings.

[@ThisIsDownstate]

I lived in China for a long time and this made me feel nostalgic. Especially the noodles when you added the chili oil ! I still miss the place a lot, especially the atmosphere and friendly people. I gotta go back to check this park out, it looks wicked ! Thanks for the video.

[@millamatoso]

I'm shocked that there was only 5 - 10 minute wait on every ride you went early in the day on Christmas time! I thought it was gonna be crowded, but apparently people get to the parks late... 🤷‍♀ Love the video btw!!

[@flyingnan2520]

There was only 5-10 minutes to wait for his first attraction before 9 o'clock. Later on the queue becomes longer.

[@MadisonSquareCosplay]

The Jurassic World ride just made me think of Dinosaur at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Just with better animatronics

[@musenail1861]

Mañana voy para allá. Estoy ahora en Beigin espero sea un día extraordinario 😊

[@laurentorres415]

Yay! Thank you for another video ❤ love watching your channel!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching, Lauren!

[@zyphilus]

Thanks! I really want to go there. ❤

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! I hope you get to visit one day.

[@canalesjuan356]

I'm in Changzhou, China. Highly recommend you to check the theme park in my city, "China Dinosaur Park". 😂

[@charpkun]

Awesome vlog. I first saw your reviews of sh disneyland, but this one was unexpected. I didnt even know there was a universal in beijing and this seems like there is a lot to do and not as crowded feeling

[@carolynkennedy1083]

Hubby was-and still is on OG Transformers fan! His whole office is full of his collectibles and vintage toys. He's a complete Optimus Prime Stan.🎉

[@tdrexplorer]

I love that! I have a few of the vintage toys still somewhere. Anything with Bumblebee I'm there. Thank you for watching!

[@lunaluvya]

You were here! I wish I could have met you haha. Hope you enjoyed.

[@reidhcooper]

I am so glad you explained that the Optimus Prime hat/mask wasn't big enough, cause that just seemed like must buy merch and would look just so right on you (based on other cute stuff you've worn) that not getting it would've been wild, but not fitting? Yes, silly to buy.

[@superyooyoo]

Welcome to Beijing! I hope you have a wonderful time here!

[@catherineanderson5355]

amazing to see! Haven't seen much reviews for this park at all. i did Shanghai Disney last summer, but with the way 144hour visas work you can't visit other places. So i'd have to do Beijing on another transit visa another time.

[@davidd5226]

Yeah they need to extend it to 2 weeks or something.

[@tz1227]

Never knew I grew up living 20mins away from universal studio Beijing haha😂

[@susanjorgensen8143]

I am a fan of your videos. Very informative and do fun to watch. Japan really knows how to do Disney right. Keep up the great job.😊💛

[@cyberpunda.productions]

Beijing is the capitalism of China. And Universal Studios is a competitor of Disney. They are not connected and are rivals

[@wsj5525]

China

[@wsj5525]

這是中国

[@KimchiYeo]

I SO wanna live in the kung fu panda house omg!!! it loosk sogorgeous and it's always night

[@Imaginationdiva016]

7:50 90s kid here, and Transformers was one of the first fandoms I found myself in aside from Marvel. I grew up watching G1TF - my favorites are Prowl, Bluestreak, Jetfire, Mirage, and Smokescreen

[@brendanchu7049]

Wonderful video! I am so excited to visit one day ❤

[@AN-jw2oe]

Thank you for sharing! We will be in Beijing in May and hope to make it there! What days of the week were you there? Am hoping it will be emptier midweek! ❤

[@Dirkschneider]

Nice! I will go there soon. Did you happen to notice if they had an Decepticoaster shirt?

[@karlfarrell6790]

Absolutely love your channel 🎉

[@jurrasicpig2426]

tha kungfu panda popcorn bucket is too much.... feeling furious that i can't have them all

[@Trini8911]

Thank you so much! Your video was incredibly useful. Just a question - which app were you using to see the ride wait times?

[@zs0-0]

I've been craving piña colada ice cream all winter! Yum! 😋

[@tdrexplorer]

So good!

[@JohnCFSS]

Hey Chris, again another excellent park tour! Do you happen to have a link for the translation app you use?

[@tdrexplorer]

It’s called DeepL. I like it cause it’s more accurate and from what I noticed wasn’t blocked from the firewall if you were online (and the VPN not working sometimes) I forgot to put it in the description. Thank you for the reminder!

[@choppol24]

I guess you haven’t lived in Australia where we don’t get snow during the festival period.

[@loglog5]

ya can't even escape mariah carey in xmas even in beijing

[@tdrexplorer]

NOPE! hahahah

[@kapioleilanionalanielua]

27:45 my friend works at the Harry Potter wand shop. She is American, and was hired to be an actor in the store. The Universal Studios there has a dorm for the actors that get hired from all over the world.

[@catherineechevarria8972]

I'm only at the beginning but the jurassic world ride is AMAZING!!

[@tdrexplorer]

It was fantastic.

[@repboy1]

Can’t wait to see the How to train your dragon show in epic

[@bravosierra2447]

That fairy godmother is 🔥

[@themaxcollective]

five minute wait for that badass Jurassic Park ride

[@gronqvist1111]

Hi Chris! Just curious, why was the park so empty? Is it because of the season, or was it a day for press only? What am I missing 😂 Looks amazing with 5 minute lines to attractions.

[@niniksetiani8168]

My son saw the Ping's noodle soup and he said No! the noodle was different! There is no dumpling on it. 😂😂

[@kerrieliew8506]

Which day did u go to universal studio, so less people. So I can plan that day too.I definitely won’t go on weekend. I have try Shanghai Disneyland on a Thursday was so pack. I cannot imagine it on weekend.

[@kittyhello476]

Thanks for sharing this videos to us.

[@gabrielgienopantaleon9941]

I am going to Universal Studios on a Sunday. Do you think it is a MUST to buy Express Pass or the queuing would not be too long? 900RMB for 14 main attractions.

[@danielledaniel1900]

Starscream and sideways were my favorite

[@originalboar4437]

would like to see some kai and cloudjumper stuffs over there!

[@veiking]

The only real-snow covered Hogwarts❤❤❤

[@claireliang8595]

That is such a cute toothless ice cream ahhhh

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

Relieved (no pun intended) that Waterworld didn’t have any themed drinks.

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

The theming for Panda had to be grand. To do it justice respectfully in the country in which it’s supposed to originate. Another box checked off for universal in doing it right.

[@kenyup7936]

Thanks!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! ❤

[@erikagholston6610]

I would love to visit Hong Kong and go to the amusement parks.

[@matpmod]

I've been toying with the idea of going to Beijing to visit Universal, so this video is very useful. Thank you. Out of interest, why has it taken nearly 3 months to upload?

[@tdrexplorer]

Glad it was helpful! I didn't have the bandwidth and couldn't get edited together as quick as I liked. I was writing two full travel guidebooks and fell behind with editing. Only so much time and energy.

[@matpmod]

I get it. No criticism intended, I was just being nosey! 😂

[@tdrexplorer]

All good!

[@TheEggiesWorld]

Universal China is huge 😮😮😮

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

Was it just me or was the audio really quiet? I had to turn the volume on max for the video and on my computer to hear the video comfortably.

[@ahmedbinemad86]

AMAZING VIDEO I ALWAYS WANT TO SEE USB

[@HLHOP701]

Hi, may I ask where to download the Universal Studio Beijing app? From Android thanks.

[@jonathansakura]

This is epic much better than anything we have in america or Japan

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@Enid-qz2eh]

Nahh..... Can't be compared to Japan....it's much more iconic and better

[@jonathansakura]

@Enid-qz2eh have you been to the Japan parks because I have many times and in america i lived near disney world

[@melissanicole4357]

What the heck I want a king fu panda water ride in Hollywood asap

[@MonkeyKing_1]

no can do bud only 4 chiNa 🐼

[@elonfluk6688]

How to use locker before playing attraction? use park ticket qr code or create password at the machine? please advise.

[@patpat90]

just face recognition

[@vincently1995]

Welcome to Universal Studios Beijing!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!

[@salemalmelehy8876]

Great video. Does google pay or visa, master card work in China?

[@AlinaMaris]

A waterworld-themed restaurant when the film is all about eating sludge hahhaha

[@OrionnPax]

8:01 THE NUMBER OF BUZZWORTHY PRIMES ON THAT SHELF IS INSANE?!?!?!?!?!

[@fajarabilani2124]

I didn’t know there’s Universal Studios in Beijing. Is this new?

[@flyingnan2520]

It opened since 2021. It is the newest, but not so new~

[@adventures_in_china5083]

Annual Passholder here. You only need to show your passport for the first visit. They scan your face after scanning your passport. From now on every time you visit the park, you just scan your face. No passport needed.