Exclusive 5-Day Coastal Golf Experience in Hainan

Destinations: Sanya + Lingshui

Tour Features:

Where tropical coconut groves meet lush green fairways, and where the azure coast meets challenging sand traps, Sanya and Lingshui in Hainan stand as China's premier destination for coastal golf vacations. Home to both time-honored championship courses and distinctive layouts blending mountain and sea landscapes, the region boasts year-round pleasant weather and stunning island scenery.

This 5-day golf journey curated by PandaStudyTour features four world-class courses of distinctly different styles. We start with a warm-up round on the tropical garden course at Yalong Bay, move on to the thrilling mountainous fairways at Longquan Valley, then take on the wind-swept coastal links at Clear Water Bay, and finish with the coastal ecological challenge at Blue Bay. With one round of golf each day and ample leisure time built in, you can soak up Hainan's sunshine and sea breezes between swings, enjoy beach sunsets and fresh seafood, and experience a perfectly balanced trip for golf enthusiasts that combines professional play and relaxed vacation.

Trip Highlights

• Four diverse golf courses: Experience tropical garden, mountain, coastal links, and coastal ecological layouts, each bringing unique challenges across different landscapes
• Seamless blend of golf and coastal vacation: All courses are located in prime resort areas of Sanya and Lingshui, with direct beach access after your round for ultimate island relaxation
• Professional courses and service: Well-maintained greens, experienced caddie service, suitable for both beginner and experienced golfers
• Relaxed pace without rushing: One round per day plus half a day of free time, avoiding a tight schedule and balancing golf and sightseeing
• Authentic local island flavors: Taste local specialties including Wenchang Chicken, fermented rice noodles, and qingbuliang coconut dessert, making this golf trip about more than just the game

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Sanya → Yalong Bay Golf Club (Warm-up Round)

• Morning: Arrive at Sanya Phoenix International Airport and be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Yalong Bay Resort for check-in and acclimatization to the tropical island climate.
• Afternoon: Head to Yalong Bay Golf Club for a warm-up round. As a classic longtime course in Sanya designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., it is surrounded by tropical gardens, with wide fairways and well-kept sand traps and greens. It is friendly for beginners and ideal for experienced players to get in form. After your round, take a stroll along Yalong Bay Beach to enjoy the beautiful ocean sunset.
• Evening: Dine at a seafood restaurant in Yalong Bay and try Hainan's signature Wenchang Chicken and Hele Crab for your first taste of local island cuisine.

Day 2: Sanya → Longquan Valley Golf Club (Mountain Challenge)

• Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, head to Longquan Valley Golf Club, China's only 19-hole mountain-style course. It features varied elevation changes and dramatically different green sizes, with the iconic island green on Hole 17 providing a fun and memorable challenge.
• Afternoon: Return to downtown Sanya to rest after your round. You may walk along the Coconut Dream Corridor at Sanya Bay to experience the city's coastal charm.
• Evening: Explore local street food flavors. Enjoy a bowl of authentic Hainan rice noodles, followed by a refreshing bowl of qingbuliang coconut dessert to cool down.

Day 3: Sanya → Lingshui Clear Water Bay Golf Club (Coastal Links)

• Morning: Drive to Clear Water Bay in Lingshui (approximately 1 hour) and arrive at Clear Water Bay Golf Club. Designed by Schmidt-Curley of the United States, it is a classic coastal links course with fairways facing the open sea. Wind becomes the biggest variable, with sand traps and lakes lining the course, and immaculately maintained greens making it the highlight of the trip.
• Afternoon: Check into your resort hotel in Clear Water Bay and take a walk on the "Singing Beach", where fine white sand and quiet sea views help you fully unwind.
• Evening: Enjoy a beachside BBQ at the resort, dining under the stars with sea breezes for a slow, relaxing vacation vibe.

Day 4: Lingshui → Blue Bay Golf Club (Coastal Ecological Course)

• Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Blue Bay Golf Club on the Nanwan Peninsula, facing the South China Sea. The course integrates coastal dunes, coconut groves, and wetland landscapes, with several holes offering both ocean and mountain views. Coastal holes challenge players with wind and terrain, combining stunning scenery with competitive play.
• Afternoon: After golf, you may visit Nanwan Monkey Island or Daidai Island, or relax by the hotel pool to recover from the morning's round.
• Evening: Try Lingshui's local specialties, including sour rice noodles and seafood fermented vinegar hot pot, for a true taste of the region.

Day 5: Lingshui → Departure from Sanya

• Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time according to your flight schedule, or shop for Hainan specialties such as tropical fruits and Xinglong coffee in Clear Water Bay.
• Noon: Transfer back to Sanya Phoenix International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your coastal golf vacation in Hainan.