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Guangzhou Sees 300% Surge in Korean Golf Tourists

2/19/2026

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  • Guangzhou reports surge in Korean golf tourists, with bookings up 300% from 2023 because of visa-free travel policy.
  • Quan Yulan, a travel agent, says Korean visitors now dominate foreign golfers, while Chinese golfers make up 90% of players.
  • The Holiday Islands Golf Club saw 81% rise in Korean visitors last year.
  • Japan remains the top destination for Korean golfers, but rising costs in Southeast Asia have made Guangzhou second most popular.