The 2016 Jinyuan Cup was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts.

It was the third edition of the tournament and part of the 2016 ITF Women's Circuit, offering a total of $50,000 in prize money.

It took place in Zhengzhou, China, on 16–22 May 2016.

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: