| Host city |  Wuxi, China |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13–18 April 2016 |
| Main venue | Wuxi Sports Center |
The 2016 Asian Fencing Championships were held in Wuxi, China from 13 to 18 April 2016 at the Wuxi Sports Center.
| Host city | Wuxi, China |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13–18 April 2016 |
| Main venue | Wuxi Sports Center |
The 2016 Asian Fencing Championships were held in Wuxi, China from 13 to 18 April 2016 at the Wuxi Sports Center.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea | 7 | 4 | 6 | 17 |
| 2 | China | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 |  Iran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Kazakhstan | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Totals (7 entries) | 12 | 12 | 24 | 48 | |
Wuxi is a city in southern Jiangsu, China. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 7,462,135. The city lies in the southern Yangtze delta and borders Lake Tai. Notable landmarks include Lihu Park, the Mt. Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and its 88-meter (289 ft)-tall Grand Buddha at Ling Shan statue, Xihui Park, Wuxi Zoo, and the Wuxi Museum. Transportation options include Sunan Shuofang International Airport, Wuxi Metro, Shanghai–Nanjing intercity high-speed railway, and Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. Wuxi is home to Jiangnan University.
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