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Why Are so Many South Korean Visitors Flocking to China’s Guangzhou?

South Korean golf bookings in Guangzhou surged over 300% last year due to visa-free entry and proximity to airports, creating high demand and limited tee-time availability.

Summary by South China Morning Post
Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism.

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The Korea TimesThe Korea Times
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How did China's Guangzhou tee up surge in Korean tourists?

HONG KONG — A surge in Korean visitors wanting to play golf in Guangzhou, fueled by China’s visa-free travel policy and the city’s warm climate, is...

·Korea (the Republic of)
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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post
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Why are so many South Korean visitors flocking to China’s Guangzhou?

Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism.

·Hong Kong
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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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