 {"id":9123,"date":"2022-08-26T21:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T14:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/?p=9123"},"modified":"2023-05-15T09:53:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T04:53:24","slug":"kitesurfing-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/fr\/kitesurfing-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Le kitesurf en Chine : Tout ce que vous devez savoir (+9 spots \u00e0 parcourir)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for some accurate, first-hand info about kitesurfing in China? We got you covered.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world over knows little of China\u2019s kitesurfing scene. But it\u2019s there, baby&#8211;and it\u2019s growing at a freaking <em>phenomenal<\/em> rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City spots, wave spots, lagoons&#8211;heck, even tropical islands (yes, China has tropical islands; it\u2019s a thing and it\u2019s easily one of our favourite spots for <a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/best-kiteboarding-locations-in-asia\/\">kitesurfing in Asia<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_6946-copy-1000x562.jpg\" alt=\"Kitesurfing race in progress in Pingtan, China\" class=\"wp-image-9129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_6946-copy-1000x562.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_6946-copy-1000x562-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Racing in Pingtan during a Kiteboard Tour Asia event ~ image courtesy of KTA &#8211; Kiteboard Tour Asia &amp; KTA Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It has to be said though:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitesurfing in China is a shade different to anywhere else in the world. It&#8217;s an enormous country; a kitesurfing adventure there could see you nestled in the mountains, palm trees, or frigid northern waters; surrounded by an insane variety of culture, language, and customs&#8211;all of which differ wildly from province to province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exciting, right?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thing is, China&#8217;s size also makes it hard to know where the best kitesurfing spots are along that ridiculously long coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But hey, who the fack are we to tell you about it?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For context, I lived in China for quite a few years (it was actually where I learned how to kitesurf!) and Jim and I have both spent plenty of time travelling in and out for kitesurfing competitions&#8211;so taking what we\u2019ve learned from our time there, we\u2019ve put together this guide to kitesurfing in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll outline the <strong>best spots around the country<\/strong> to kitesurf, as well as the <strong>best times to go<\/strong> and what kind of <strong>conditions<\/strong> you\u2019ll find in each place. Keep in mind that our list is far from exhaustive, but it will give you a solid overview of the main places and the most established kitesurfing communities around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So put your feet up, pop a cold one, and enjoy reading our kitesurfing guide to one of the most exciting, mesmerising, and all-round baffling countries on planet earth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/gifts-for-kitesurfers\/\"><strong>18 Brilliant Gifts for Kitesurfers (That You Might Just Buy for Yourself!)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/kitesurfing-in-maldives\/\"><strong>Kitesurfing in the Maldives: Pro Kiteboarder Karolina Winkowska\u2019s One-Stop Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/9-best-kiteboarding-locations-vietnam-2018\/\"><strong>Kitesurfing in Vietnam: 9 Best Spots for 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/top-9-spots-kitesurfing-thailand\/\"><strong>Kitesurfing in Thailand: 9 Best Kite Spots \u2013 Ultimate Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the season for kitesurfing in China?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, the geography and sheer size of China means that the wind patterns differ around the country somewhat. Consequently, you can actually go kitesurfing in China year round&#8211;YAY for that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb though, consider that most of China\u2019s coast receives northeast monsoon winds from around November-February\/March and the warmer southeast\/west winds tend to blow from April-October. Once again, this varies from spot to spot, but we\u2019ll go through each one in more detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1628\" src=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kalpitiya-kitesurfing-review-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kalpitiya kitesurfing\" class=\"wp-image-15786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kalpitiya-kitesurfing-review-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kalpitiya-kitesurfing-review-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kalpitiya-kitesurfing-review-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kalpitiya-kitesurfing-review-2048x1302.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kalpitiya-kitesurfing-review-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>really <\/em>cool news to take away from this, though?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China is an awesome kitesurfing destination in the months of April\/May and August-October, which is when most places in Asia experience a big fat lack of wind as the seasons change. Keep reading to discover the best places to head to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"middle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/a.ashx?foid=1167114.139233889.I3304735&amp;foc=16&amp;fot=9999&amp;fos=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" alt=\"Square Pop-Up\" title=\"DJI Mavic Air (US)\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/content.flexlinks.com\/sharedimages\/products\/139233889\/3304735.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/i.ashx?foid=1167114.139233889&amp;fot=9999&amp;foc=16&amp;fos=1\" border=\"0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"opacity: 0;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting a visa for your China kitesurfing trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming from someone who has a passport FULL of visas for China, I can tell you two things about the process that I know for sure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>That it&#8217;s not as hard as you might expect it to be<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That even so, you&#8217;ll want to get it sorted as far in advance of your trip as possible (because snags happen, and this is China).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The application options you have will vary from country to country, but generally speaking you must either apply directly at an embassy\/consulate, or through an agency online. Read up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/china-10-year-visa?utm_source=extremenomads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">latest visa rules and costs for applying for a Chinese visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best spots for kitesurfing in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pingtan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best months for kitesurfing in Pingtan:<\/strong> May-November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions:<\/strong> strong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions:<\/strong> Waves, chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pingtan is an island just off the coast of the south central mainland, and is by far and above one of the premiere kitesurfing spots in China. Back in the day, it was a frequent stop-off for the PKRA and the KTA competition circuits, and today the IKA still go for their racing\/freestyle events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_8303-copy-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Pingtan kitesurfing beach, China\" class=\"wp-image-9130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_8303-copy-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_8303-copy-1000x667-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_8303-copy-1000x667-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of KTA &#8211; Kiteboard Tour Asia &amp; KTA Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the news you <em>really<\/em> came to hear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the fact that Pingtan sits within the perimeters of the Taiwan strait, the wind is almost always howling. <em>YASSSS!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Pingtan\u2019s main kite spot, you\u2019ll find a massive sandy beach with absolutely tons of space. On the water, you\u2019ve got waves&#8211;big, often overhead ones. It\u2019s a phenomenal wave riding spot for more advanced riders; but beginners can still learn when the wind is a little lighter (or at a wave-free spot just a few minutes away from the main beach).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go kiteboarding in Pingtan is between the months of May and November, during which time you can expect reliable wind and temperate weather (you won\u2019t necessarily need a wetsuit, though some do choose to wear a thin shorty). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After November, Pingtan\u2019s temperatures drop pretty dramatically; though there is still wind during the winter months, the cold weather is enough of a deterrent for many. However, if you\u2019re brave enough to face the cold, the northeast winds blow steadily most mornings, dropping off a bit in the afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find facilities on-site with Pingtan Kiteboarding Centre, as well as remote clubs that operate out of the next biggest spot nearby, Xiamen. <em>Note: the club is usually only open from May-Nov<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <\/strong>The stylish wood furnishings of the private apartments in ShunYiJu gets our vote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_5966-copy-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Beach and mountain backdrop on the kitesurfing beach in Pingtan, China\" class=\"wp-image-9128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_5966-copy-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_5966-copy-1000x667-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ALX_5966-copy-1000x667-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pingtan ~ Image courtesy of KTA &#8211; Kiteboard Tour Asia &amp; KTA Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/surf-camps-in-bali\/\">Our Review of 19 Epic Surf Camps in Bali for 2020 (+Essential Bali Surf Tips)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/siargao-kitesurfing\/\">Essential Siargao Kitesurfing Guide: Must-Knows About the Island<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/gifts-for-kitesurfers\/\"><strong>18 Brilliant Gifts for Kitesurfers (That You Might Just Buy for Yourself!)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/kitesurfing-sri-lanka-best-kite-spots\/\">Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka: 5 Epic Kite Spots Along The West Coast<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiamen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best months for kitesurfing in Xiamen:<\/strong> May-November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions:<\/strong> moderate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions:<\/strong> Waves, chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.5 hours south of Pingtan (which, remember, is practically nothing by China standards), Xiamen is an established kitesurfing spot in its own right. The season is comparable to that of Pingtan, though due to its slightly more sheltered positioning, winds in Xiamen are often around 10 knots lighter than they are in Pingtan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the lighter winds and ideal side-shore orientation, Xiamen is a much more mellow kite spot, suitable for beginners and more advanced riders alike. 10m+ kites are standard during the NE winter winds (October-January) and 12-18 are the norm during the summer thermals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raptor Kitesurfing Club operate onsite facilities for those needing rentals and lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g297407-d613215-Reviews-Asia_Gulf_Hotel-Xiamen_Fujian.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Asia Gulf Hotel<\/a> offers 5-star amenities for affordable rates &#8212; and it&#8217;s right next to the spot, which we love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hainan Island <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time to go kitesurfing in Hainan: <\/strong>March-June<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions: <\/strong>moderate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions: <\/strong>medium chop, flat, waves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ask us where the <em>best<\/em> place for kitesurfing in China is, Hainan Island will always win&#8211;hands down. This island is where my own love affair with the wind and waves began, and thanks to its palm-lined sandy beaches, insanely good local food, year-round warm weather, and different way of life (compared to the mainland, I mean) it\u2019s where a little piece of my heart will always lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pssst: did you know Hainan also has world class surf? Hop over to our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/best-countries-to-surf-in-asia\/\">best places to surf in Asia<\/a> to find out more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"middle\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxnD8ALH1Dn\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxnD8ALH1Dn\/\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxnD8ALH1Dn\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A post shared by Hui Ning Kiteboarding (@huiningkiteboarding)<\/a> on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-05-18T16:19:21+00:00\">May 18, 2019 at 9:19am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its fortuitous location, much of Hainan\u2019s coastline is windy and kiteable. <strong>Haikou, Wenchang, Qionghai and Bo\u2019ao, Lingshui, Houhai, Sanya, and Dongfang<\/strong> all get wind during different times of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, <em>not <\/em>all of those places have kitesurfing facilities, so unless you\u2019re under the guidance of an experienced local kitesurfer from one of the clubs, you\u2019ll more than likely want to stick to the main spots: Haikou, Bo\u2019ao, and Houhai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haikou<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Haikou\u2019s main kitesurfing spot is right in the city on Holiday Beach. The wind blows fairly reliably between October-February at 15-25 knots on average (though it can blow stronger if there\u2019s a storm). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach itself is spacious and sandy (the coarse kinda sand) and there are kiteboarding facilities onsite. It can get nippy during these months (you\u2019d be surprised by the temperature difference between the north and south of the island) so you might find it\u2019s most comfortable to kite in a shorty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bo\u2019ao<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s Bo\u2019ao, home of what may just be China\u2019s most beautiful kitesurfing beach of all (at least we think so!). With its soft white sand, clean water, and burgeoning surf vibes, Asia Bay is the main hub in town. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/china-kite-surfing-review.jpg\" alt=\"china kitesurfing\" class=\"wp-image-15791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/china-kite-surfing-review.jpg 753w, https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/china-kite-surfing-review-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Storm-based wind blows across the shores from October-February (think moderate\/strong chop, grey skies and water, and often gusty wind). Meanwhile, March-June brings blue skies, fabulous warm weather, and a reliable 15-25 knots of SW wind on a near daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few kitesurfing schools that set up seasonally in Bo\u2019ao, though the one that we recommend from personal experience is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HuiNingKiteCenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Hui Ning Kiteboarding<\/a>, which is run by a lovely Chinese man named Richard (err, that\u2019s his English name obviously!) who is a super professional instructor and excellent English speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Asia Bay, there are other places to kite around Bo\u2019ao, including King Bay just a few miles up the road. There you\u2019ll find similar conditions to Asia bay out at sea, as well as a small man made lagoon with flat water inside the sea wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <\/strong>Bo&#8217;ao is not short on hotels or guesthouses. If you fancy staying right on the spot (about 2km from town) check out the stunning Tao Ji Seaview Hotel or many kiters&#8217; favorite plush hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g297415-d8607054-Reviews-Bay_Breeze_Resort_All_Villas-Shenzhen_Guangdong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Asia Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"middle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/a.ashx?foid=1167114.144034167.I5841513&amp;foc=16&amp;fot=9999&amp;fos=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" alt=\"Large Rectangle\" title=\"Goat Grass CBD\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/content.flexlinks.com\/sharedimages\/products\/144034167\/5841513.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/i.ashx?foid=1167114.144034167&amp;fot=9999&amp;foc=16&amp;fos=1\" border=\"0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"opacity: 0;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Houhai<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Houhai is located about an hour\u2019s drive outside of Sanya, on the southeasterly coast of Hainan. It\u2019s a super small fishing village with all the vibes of an old school surf town (err, as long as you bypass the throngs of tourists at the big ferry terminal on the way into town, that is). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pretty remote, low-key, and filled with an interesting mish-mash of local restaurants and quirky cafes. When I lived in Hainan, Houhai was one of my favourite places to escape to on my days off (one of the restaurants there makes the BEST <em>la mian <\/em>noodle soups I\u2019ve ever had).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two kite beaches in Houhai: the one most frequently used is on the northern side of town opposite WuZhiZhou Island. It works with E\/NE\/N winds and offers a sandy launch\/land spot with small\/moderate chop out on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve got good wind from the east, Houhai\u2019s southern beach fills with kiters; and you only need to take one look at the incredible mountainous backdrop and picturesque coast lined with cool hostels and beach bars to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are kitesurfing facilities in Houhai where you can avail of lessons and gear rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <\/strong>there are so many sweet local style guesthouses in Houhai, most of which are best booked on the spot when you arrive in town. If you prefer to book in advance however &#8212; and to stay somewhere a little more luxurious (Houhai&#8217;s hotels are mostly very basic) &#8212; you can&#8217;t do better than the stunning Westin Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g297427-d4005881-Reviews-The_Westin_Sanya_Haitang_Bay_Resort-Sanya_Hainan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Westin Hotel<\/a> around the corner in Haitang Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binhai, Weifang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time of year for kitesurfing in Weifang: <\/strong>May-November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions: <\/strong>light-strong, extremely varied and volatile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions: <\/strong>light\/moderate chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A frequent stop-off for the IKA racing circuit and TT opens, Binhai itself is one of these mega big and freakishly empty Chinese cities that has been built in anticipation of zillions of tourists, who\u2026.have yet to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honest opinion? We got ghost town vibes when we visited for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But head for the beach and you\u2019ll find there\u2019s a perfectly good kitesurfing spot that receives anything from 5-35 knots of cross-onshore wind, depending on the time of year and weather systems swirling around at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"middle\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY7m8XMFuEY\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY7m8XMFuEY\/\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY7m8XMFuEY\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A post shared by IKA (@kiteclasses)<\/a> on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-12T06:45:11+00:00\">Sep 11, 2017 at 11:45pm PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t much in the way of permanent kitesurfing facilities, and when I was there I felt like there wasn\u2019t a whole pile of things to do away from the kite beach. That said, if you spend enough time there you can eventually find some interesting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/trip101.com\/article\/best-things-to-do-in-weifang-china\" target=\"_blank\">things to do in Weifang<\/a>, so don\u2019t knock it \u2018til you try it, isn\u2019t that what they say?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <\/strong>When we visited, we were put up in the Farrington Hotel (which is fancy AF, but in a big, flashy, China kinda way). Personally, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s worth the money, especially when you can stay in the INCREDIBLE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g635524-d6611535-Reviews-Pullman_Weifang-Weifang_Shandong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pullman Hotel<\/a> for less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qidong, Nantong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time of year for kitesurfing in Qidong: <\/strong>April-October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions: <\/strong>moderate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions: <\/strong>flat, chop<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qidong is the closest kite spot to Shanghai and where most of the city-dwellers head for when they\u2019re in need of some hours on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flanked by giant wind turbines, the Qidong kite spot is a sea-facing lagoon with flat-ish water inside and small\/moderate chop when the wind picks up. The spot is very susceptible to the tides, and at low tide you need to walk quite far to reach the waterline. Statistically, you can expect to get about 10 good kiteable days per month, and that goes for most months of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NE blows Nov-Feb and SW March-Sept (Sept\/Oct constitute the months when the direction shifts, so conditions can be unpredictable&#8211;though wind is still blowing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local club is open between April and October each year, which is when you\u2019ll score the best of the warmer southwesterly winds. Then the northeast monsoon kicks in around October\/November, and though there\u2019s still a good wind probability, the cold temperatures and lack of club facilities make it less-than-perfect for those few months of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <\/strong>most people kiting at Qidong stay in Shanghai, which is a good 1.5 hour drive away. Those staying in Shanghai can opt for a cheap and cheerful local guesthouse which are easy to book onsite or alternatively, a room in any number of the cushy international hotels chains (you can&#8217;t beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g308272-d302999-Reviews-Grand_Hyatt_Shanghai-Shanghai.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Grand Hyatt<\/a> up on the 88th floor of the iconic Jinmao Tower). But if you want to stay in Qidong, there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotels-g676083-Qidong_Jiangsu-Hotels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">local hotels<\/a> to choose from there, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dapeng, Shenzhen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time of year for kitesurfing in Shenzhen: <\/strong>September-March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions: <\/strong>light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions: <\/strong>light chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dapeng has been moving up the ranks as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/magazines\/post-magazine\/article\/1558106\/let-it-rip-surfs-shenzhen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">surf spot<\/a> over the past few years, and today it\u2019s not uncommon to see kitesurfers out on the water here too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wider city of Shenzhen\u2019s kitesurfing community has been going strong for a long time now, but there\u2019s still no getting around the fact that the wind around these parts is pretty light and unreliable (if you read our blurb about <a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/things-to-do-in-hong-kong\/\">kitesurfing in Hong Kong<\/a>, you\u2019ll know what we\u2019re talking about). 10-16 knots is standard, and you might only score a couple of kiteable days per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, when you catch it at the right time (often at the tail end of a typhoon), Shenzhen\u2019s winds can pick up quite nicely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kitesurfing - China - Dapeng Bay (Shenzhen)\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-PBr_Y2nnuU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The kite beach at Dapeng is sandy with some big rocks in a few select corners of the shoreline. Behind the beach lie big, forest covered mountains&#8211;not a bad view from the water at all. At high tide, there isn\u2019t a huge amount of beach space, but it is still enough to launch and land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/KuAo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aloha Beach Club<\/a> offers affordable rooms right on the beach &#8212; and though we haven&#8217;t stayed here ourselves, it&#8217;s the place we&#8217;d book on our next trip! <em>Psst: if you have stayed here (or at another hotel in Dapeng) let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nanshan Bay, Guangdong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time of year for kitesurfing in Guangdong: <\/strong>September-March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind conditions: <\/strong>light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water conditions: <\/strong>light chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know quite little about Guangdong\u2019s kitesurfing scene, but we <em>do <\/em>know that the small coastal area of Nanshan Bay in Shantou City gets kiteable wind. Sitting about 3 hours from Guangzhou City, Shantou is located on the far southeast coast of China (not too far from Hong Kong, relatively speaking) and the kite spot is located just 20 minutes\u2019 drive from the downtown area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is spacious and sandy (though some visitors report sharp shells and fishing hooks on the sand, so keep your eyes peeled when setting up and packing down). Working in both the northeast and southwest monsoon winds, it\u2019s apparently possible to kite here most months of the year&#8211;and thanks to its relatively close proximity to Guangzhou, it\u2019s a frequent haunt for the city-based kiters on weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[We\u2019ll chalk this down with a wee disclaimer that we haven\u2019t actually been to this spot ourselves and are basing our info on second hand accounts. If you\u2019ve kited here, we\u2019d love if you would drop us a comment down below and share your experience so we can update this post with more info!].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <\/strong>Without having been ourselves, we&#8217;re all ears for those with specific hotel recommendations! Meanwhile, check out the selection of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-8884358-11552042?sid=kitesurfing-in-china&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotels-g297414-Shantou_Guangdong-Hotels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> hotels in Shantou City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hey, want to make sure you don&#8217;t miss any of our future articles? just sign up to our monthly Extreme Nomads newsletter when exiting this page (also located in the footer \/ sidebar), or follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/extremenomads.life\/\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/extremenomads\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCs6N1N8C8x-fC6wLo6nOUog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Youtube<\/a> for more original content from us!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read next:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/5-coworking-spaces-hanoi\/\">5 Coworking Spaces in Hanoi Digital Nomads Will Love in 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/kitesurfing-hua-hin-thailand\/\">Kitesurfing in Hua Hin, Thailand: Your One Stop Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/pranburi-kitesurfing-guide\/\">Pranburi Kitesurfing Guide: Insider Tips for Your Thailand Adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extremenomads.life\/best-kitesurf-watch-review\/\">Best Waterproof Smartwatch: 5 Tracking Watches for Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Sailing &amp; SUPing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for some accurate, first-hand info about kitesurfing in China? 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