Nanshan International
Nanshan International is the flagship eighteen of a vast golf resort spread below the Buddhist hills south of Longkou on the Shandong coast. A par 72 of about 6,964 yards laid out by Lin Zhenrong, it anchors one of the largest golf complexes in China and pairs championship turf with a sprawling resort base near the sea.
Photo: Nanshan International Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Nanshan International sits at the heart of the Nanshan resort, a sprawling estate of golf, hotels and a giant bronze Buddha set against the hills of the Shandong Peninsula. The headline course, laid out by Lin Zhenrong, runs a par 72 of about 6,964 yards across rolling, tree lined parkland and ranks among the better known layouts in northern China.
It is the scale that defines a visit here. With six courses on the property, generous practice grounds and resort lodging on site, Nanshan is built for the multi round golf trip rather than the quick nine. The flagship eighteen is the one to play first, a fair, well conditioned test that rewards position off the tee and a steady short game, and it makes a natural centerpiece for a wider Shandong itinerary.
Nanshan International at a glance
- Opened
- 1990s
- Designer
- Lin Zhenrong
- Type
- Coastal parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,964 yds
- Green fee
- Resort rates
Designer, par and approximate length verified June 2026 from leading course databases and the Nanshan resort. The flagship Nanshan International course was laid out by Lin Zhenrong, a par 72 of about 6,964 yards, and forms part of a six course resort that opened in the 1990s south of Longkou. Green fees vary by season, day and package, so always confirm current rates and tee availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The flagship course runs across gently rolling ground, the fairways framed by mature planting and the green complexes asking for a controlled approach rather than raw length. It is a layout that rewards the player who keeps the ball in play and manages the par 5s, with the resort conditioning giving true greens and consistent lies through the main season.
What sets Nanshan apart is the choice. Six full courses share the estate, from the longer championship tests to gentler resort eighteens, so a visiting group can mix difficulty across several days without leaving the property. The flagship International course is the natural opener, the one that best shows the standard of design and presentation that put Nanshan on the Chinese golf map.
Add the giant seated Buddha, the practice facilities and the on site hotels, and Nanshan reads less like a single course and more like a destination in its own right. Plan it as the hub of a Shandong trip, pair it with the coast and the wider peninsula, and give yourself enough days to play more than one of the layouts.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visitors and hotel guests; tee times through the resort golf reservations |
| Green fee | Resort green fees vary by course, day and package; weekday and stay and play rates are usually the best value (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book through the Nanshan resort or a China golf specialist, especially for multi course packages |
| On the day | Carts and caddies are standard at Chinese resort courses; allow time across the large estate |
| Getting there | South of Longkou on the Shandong Peninsula, roughly 1.5 hours from Yantai airport |
| Best months | May to October for the warm, dry coastal season |
Access and pricing verified June 2026 from the Nanshan resort and golf databases; resort rates and packages change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The simplest base is the Nanshan resort itself, with hotels on the estate placing all six courses, the practice grounds and the wider attractions within a short shuttle. For a golf focused group it removes the travel between rounds and makes early tee times easy.
Beyond the resort, the coastal cities of Longkou and Yantai offer a wider choice of hotels and dining within an easy drive, and make a comfortable jumping off point for exploring the rest of the Shandong Peninsula around a few days of golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Nanshan International.
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Nanshan International questions
Who designed Nanshan International and how long is it?
The flagship Nanshan International course was laid out by Lin Zhenrong, a par 72 of about 6,964 yards from the back tees, on rolling coastal parkland on the Shandong Peninsula.
How many courses are there at Nanshan?
The Nanshan resort is home to six golf courses in total, ranging from longer championship layouts to gentler resort eighteens, alongside extensive practice facilities and on site hotels.
Can visitors play Nanshan International?
Yes. Nanshan is a resort complex open to visitors and hotel guests. Tee times are arranged through the resort, and multi course stay and play packages are the usual way to play several of the layouts.
When is the best time to play Nanshan?
The warm, dry coastal season from May to October is the most reliable window for golf on the Shandong Peninsula, with comfortable temperatures and good course conditioning.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and approximate yardage verified June 2026; resort green fees are indicative and verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.