Hailan Lake Golf Course

　　    The Yanji Hailan Lake Golf Course is situated in Xiaohelong Village on the city’s outskirts, surrounded by forests along the shores of Hailan Lake. It spans 150 hectares and features a total of 36 holes—18 by the lake and 18 through the woods. From mid-March to mid-November, golf enthusiasts can enjoy playing here, with the summer offering a cool retreat and the golden autumn showcasing the most stunning foliage and course scenery. Established with full foreign investment and opened in 2003, it was the first golf course in the province and attracts a large number of domestic and international visitors every year. The Hailan Lake Golf Course also includes a 19,000-square-meter holiday apartment complex, featuring comfortable guest rooms and a specialty restaurant, as well as amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, and bar. Supporting facilities consist of tennis courts, a golf driving range, and sightseeing electric carts.

　　    The word “golf” first appeared in the 14th century. Legend has it that a Scottish shepherd, on his way home one day, accidentally hit a pebble into a rabbit hole with his crook, inspiring the creation of this sport. “Golf” is the phonetic translation of the English word GOLF, derived from the initials of Green, Oxygen, Light, and Friendship—four elements essential to human health—making it a favored pastime for leisure and vacation. Golf has a unique charm: firstly, its environment is distinctive, with green fields, sunlight, sandy areas, and clear waters that bring people close to nature; secondly, it doesn’t require beating others but focuses on overcoming oneself, helping to develop strong mental resilience; thirdly, it fosters the virtue of courtesy; fourthly, it nurtures compassion—for example, by wearing soft spikes and repairing turf; fifthly, it encourages honesty and integrity, such as reporting your own score; sixthly, it cultivates a deep understanding of respect for others and consideration for their experience, such as remaining silent when another player is about to take a shot; and seventhly, it serves as a high-end social platform.