Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club

Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club sits at the foot of a valley in Yunnan, China, with the 5,596-metre Jade Dragon Snow Mountain visible from nearly every hole across the 18-hole layout. At 3,100 metres above sea level, this is the second highest golf course in the world and the highest in Asia. The elevation means the ball travels 15–20% farther than at sea level, which is just as well — the course stretches to 8,548 yards, making it the longest par 72 on earth. Three of the four par 3s measure over 260 yards, with the shortest at 236. The shortest par 4 comes in at 436 yards, and the fifth par 5 plays to 711 yards, the longest par 5 in the world. The front nine takes on a Scottish links character, while the back nine shifts to a mountainous style — two distinct experiences within the same round.