Asia country guide

Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in China

21 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

21

spots in China

Mapped launches

21

shown on the cluster map

Beginner-ready

13

spots tagged for progression

Country overview

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The launch network in China spans 21 mapped spots and sits within Asia. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.

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Best spots

Top launches in China

Ranked by guide completeness and existing popularity signals so the strongest launch pages surface first.

Full directory

All spots in China

21 linked spot guides live on this country page.

China

DiShui, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind is pretty gusty and that is one main disadvantage about this spot. Direction of wind does not matter since the lake is exactly round and not too big...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Dian Shan Lake / Old Propeller Plane, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

Northwesterly is prevailing during wintertime. Best direction is North to West, usually only during wintertime, the only place so far for NW winds around Sha...

Wind

N · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Fengxian Mudhole, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Southerlies are prevailing in summer. Usually best wind in the area, wind machines are there, in summer almost everyday, still Shanghai is a light wind regio...

Wind

E

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Gangkou, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

Gangkou, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around may - september.

Wind

SE · S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Golden Beach, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Great wind conditions all year round. Very exposed to the onshore NE wind, normally at least 5-10 knots more than Shanghai.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Boaozhen, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Hainan Island / Boaozhen, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Monkey Island, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Hainan Island / Monkey Island, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Sanya, China

KitesurfingBeginner

In general it is not one of these great windy places. Strong winds are rare, but during the winter months, November to March, most days have a few hours with...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Tanmenzhen, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Perfectly flat water behind the mole in a NE wind.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Tengqiao, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

Hainan Island / Tengqiao, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Wu Ji Jou, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Best from October to April.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Xiuying Beach, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Hainan Island / Xiuying Beach, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Hainan Island / Yalong Bay, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Hainan Island / Yalong Bay, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Pingtan Island / Pingtan, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Due to the rocks on all the roofs around the town, this is a strong wind destination. 20-45 knots.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Pudong Fish Farm, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

200m wide lake used as a fish farm. Parking nearby and access through a break in the fence. Best conditions are from S/SE, can be gusty. Tricky place to laun...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Putuoshan / Thousand Steps Beach, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind is generally light in the Shanghai area. Bring your big gear.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

San Jia Gang, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Good in North and Northeast wind, which is onshore and sideshore. Northwest is also possible but may be more gusty. This North wind blows in autumn and winte...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

TangLu Port North Beach, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Very exposed to NE wind. QiDong area typically has 5-10 knots more wind than Shanghai all year round. There are wind turbines nearby.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

XiChong, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

XiChong, China is a wind-sports spot in China with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · E

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Xiamen Beach, China

KitesurfingBeginner

Mostly NE or sometimes SW wind. Both directions are sideshore. NE is best and more stable. In summer generally less wind and from October to February more st...

Wind

NE · E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

China

Zhoushan Island, China

KitesurfingIntermediate

Any Easterly wind will be relatively unobstructed and good. Besides the winter month the direction is usually right. Seldom we have real strong wind here. An...

Wind

NE · E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

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