Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club sits at approximately 3,100 meters (over 10,000 feet) above sea level in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, making it one of the highest-elevation golf courses in the world. The course takes its name from the dramatic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain range that forms its backdrop, a massif of thirteen peaks reaching over 5,500 meters. British architect Neil Haworth designed the layout to work with the high-altitude plateau terrain and the striking mountain scenery that defines this corner of southwestern China. The routing navigates meadowland and natural wetlands characteristic of the Lijiang basin, with the course incorporating the region's distinctive topography and vegetation. At this elevation, the thin air affects ball flight significantly—shots carry considerably farther than at sea level, requiring golfers to adjust club selection and strategy throughout the round. The design takes advantage of the dramatic mountain views while respecting the environmental sensitivity of the high-altitude landscape. The course serves as the centerpiece of a resort development in the Lijiang area, a region known for its Naxi ethnic minority culture and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites. The combination of extreme elevation, mountain setting, and cultural context makes Jade Dragon Snow Mountain a distinctive venue within Chinese golf. The climate at this altitude limits the playing season, with the course typically open during warmer months when conditions at elevation permit comfortable play.