Fujian swings into action to host South Korean golfers

China's visa-free policy for South Korean citizens, which began in November last year, has led to an uptick in visits, especially to many golf courses in Fujian province.

South Korea is one of the largest and most enthusiastic golf markets in the world, and thanks to the visa-free policy and a resurgence in direct flights between the two countries, the country's golfers are getting a taste for spending the winter season on Chinese courses.

In the Fujian capital of Fuzhou, the Trans Strait Golf Club, a seaside links course located a 10-minute drive from Fuzhou Changle International Airport, saw a dramatic increase in Korean guests last winter, welcoming approximately 6,000 golfers from South Korea from December to April.