Huawei and Xiaomi unveil camper vans and motorhomes

A video has been published online showing a person camping overnight alone in a motorhome during heavy rain. The footage captures setting up camp and spending the night in bad weather. The clip was posted in August 2026 and has drawn viewers' attention.

In Xinjiang, at -14°C, a traveler, feeling cold, retreated to a motorhome where he heated it with coal and prepared a stew of cabbage, pork, and tofu. The video was posted on Weibo. The author noted that this heating method and the meal helped him warm up.

In Guizhou province, China, 20-year-old entrepreneur Chen Wenhua sold 8 motorhomes in a month at the Baili Dujuan resort, becoming her company's top salesperson. The resort, opened in 2024, offers 720 parking spots with charging stations, sewage systems, and medical facilities. Demand for motorhomes in the region has increased, with factory orders booked through November.

The article explains how to convert a regular SUV into a sleeping space without damage. The author spent 400 yuan on special boxes and panels to level the floor. The method works for SUVs and sedans. After installation, a regular mattress and pillows can be used.

Starting in 2026, overnight camping in Xishuangbanna is only allowed at three types of sites: officially certified campsites, highway service area RV stations, and municipal designated parking areas for motorhomes. Fees range from 30 to 120 yuan per day. Testing showed daytime temperatures can reach 38-40°C, while nights are cooler at 22-25°C. The minimum budget for 7 days is 1,060 yuan per person excluding transport, with a comfortable option at 5,000-8,000 yuan.

Mohe, known as China's 'Arctic Pole', has been included in the list of special tourism destinations under the 15th Five-Year Plan for tourism development. In July, searches for RV campsites in Heilongjiang Province increased by 65% compared to June, and searches for RV camping in Beijicun surged 20-fold year-on-year. The RV campsite in Beijicun receives up to 120 vehicles per day, and the annual tourist flow in 2025 reached 2.7288 million, generating over 2.5 billion yuan in revenue.