(Yicai Global) Aug. 12 -- Universal Studios Beijing, the Californian film studio's third Asian theme park, will start trial operation early next year and officially open in May, Beijing Daily reported today.

All the main structures are ready while equipment is being installed and tested, the report added. Roads inside the park are also being built.

After completion, the amusement park is expected to welcome between 12 million and 15 million visitors each year.

Editor: Emmi Laine