The 2006 Guangzhou International Women's Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts.

It was the 3rd edition of the Guangzhou International Women's Open, and was a Tier III event on the 2006 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

It was held in Guangzhou, China, from September 25 through October 1, 2006.

Anna Chakvetadze won the singles title.

[1] The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw The following players received entry from the singles qualifying draw: Anna Chakvetadze defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues, 6–1, 6–4 Li Ting / Sun Tiantian defeated Vania King / Jelena Kostanić, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5