Travelling to China
Well prepared for Beijing
A trip to Universal Beijing Resort takes a little more preparation than a day at a theme park in Europe. Here you can read what you need to know as a Dutch or Belgian traveller about your visa, money, paying and the time difference.
Visa-free to China
The Netherlands and Belgium are on the list of countries for which China has a unilateral visa exemption. According to the Chinese government, with an ordinary Dutch or Belgian passport you can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days, for tourism, business, visiting family, exchanges or transit.
Please note: according to the latest announcement, this scheme runs until 31 December 2026 inclusive. If you're travelling in 2027, check the Chinese embassy's website to see whether an extension has been announced. If you're staying longer or going to work or study, you will need a visa.
Travelling on to another country
If you're travelling through China to a third country, you can also use the 240-hour visa-free transit. According to China's National Immigration Administration (NIA), it applies to travellers from 57 countries, including the Netherlands and Belgium, with a confirmed onward ticket to another country. You can then stay for up to 10 days in the permitted areas. Check the conditions with the NIA.
Time difference:
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of the Netherlands and Belgium. During our summer time the difference is 6 hours, as China doesn't use daylight saving time.
Money:
In China you pay with the yuan (CNY, ¥), also known as the renminbi (RMB). All of the resort's prices are in yuan.
Visa:
Up to 30 days visa-free with a Dutch or Belgian passport, under the current scheme until 31-12-2026 inclusive.
Paying with your phone
In China a lot of payments are made by phone, via Alipay and WeChat. You also buy tickets for Universal Beijing Resort in its own app or in the Alipay and WeChat mini-programs. Install the apps and set up payments before you leave home.
In the park there are cash machines in Minion Land and Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness. You can exchange money at ICBC in CityWalk and in the lobby of both hotels.
Your passport in the park
At Universal Beijing Resort you'll often need your passport:
- Your tickets and Universal Express are registered to the name on your passport.
- At the entrance you show your actual passport.
- When checking in at one of the resort's hotels and for Early Park Admission, you use the same passport.
So keep your passport safe, but within easy reach. Read more on our tickets page.
Apps in advance
Install the resort's official app and the payment apps before you leave home.
Weather and air
In snow, thunderstorms, sandstorms or poor air quality, outdoor attractions may close. Most areas are under cover.
Help
From abroad you can reach the Contact Center on +86 10 8968 8688, and Guest Services on +86 10 5802 8899.