2016 Kunming Open – Women's singles

Zheng Saisai, the reigning champion, made the decision to compete in Madrid instead of defending her title.

Zhang Kailin won the championship by defeating Peng Shuai in the final match. The final scoreline read 6–1, 0–6, 4–2, with Peng Shuai ultimately retiring from the match.

Seeds
• # 🇨🇳 Zhang Shuai (first round)

• # 🇨🇳 Han Xinyun (semifinals)

• # 🇨🇳 Wang Yafan (second round)

• # 🇨🇳 Zhang Kailin (champion)

• # 🇨🇳 Yang Zhaoxuan (first round)

• # 🇨🇳 Liu Chang (semifinals, retired)

• # 🇨🇳 Lu Jiajing (first round)

• # 🇷🇺 Viktoria Kamenskaya (quarterfinals)