Gulei Port Development District,
Zhangzhou District, Fujian
Office
+86 596 698 8222Pro shop
+86 596 698 8222Golf pro
Jerry WongAcademy
Jerry Wong Golf Academy.The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
Donald Knott (of Knott & Linn Golf Design Group). Don Knott and Gary Linn were formerly lead design consultants with Robert Trent Jones Jr, working on projects such as CordeValle, Poppy Hills and the Links at Spanish Bay.
6-hole Academy course.
23.932267
117.657310
95 km SW of Xiamen.
True to its name, the Lakes course at Blue Bay International Golf Club combines several lakes with sandy soils and native vegetation. David Knott’s skilfully crafted layout has created an exciting new golfing venue in China’s Fujian province. Areas of open sand, native shrubs and pine trees combine with the lakes to give this 18-hole championship course something of a linksy Carolina feel.
The layout presents visually spectacular holes, where water frequently threatens, and accurate hitting is often required. There’s less water on the back-nine, which plays through a mixture of wooded forest and rolling sand dunes. The par-3 13th makes a quick detour out to the beachfront, offering views over Futou Bay and the Taiwan Strait.
Wind may well be a factor as you journey round the generous playing areas. Good-width firm fairways, stylish grass-faced bunkering and opportunities for run-up approach shots all feature in this classy modern design.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap may be requested. Golfers under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Golf carts and caddies are compulsory. Rental clubs available.
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The development plan for Blue Bay International envisages a second 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, a 5-star hotel, water theme park, marina and luxury real estate.
199 Jiahe Rd, Siming, Xiamen, Fujian.
+86 592 539 9999
Visit websiteThe 325-room Crowne Plaza Paragon Xiamen is located in Xiamen's business district and offers a landscaped garden, three restaurants, spa, swimming pool and fitness centre.
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Blue Bay Intl (95 km)
16 Lujiang Rd, Siming, Xiamen, Fujian.
+86 592 226 1666
Visit websiteThis modern upscale harbourfront hotel is set in a glass building in Xiamen's Central Business District. Many rooms enjoy harbourfront views.
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Blue Bay Intl (95 km)
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