China: RV camping shortage hinders growing popularity

On August 15, tourists visited the Tuju Ma'renshan motorhome campsite in Zhongfen Village, Sun Village, Wuhu City, Anhui Province. This was reported by the Economic Daily.

A traveler using the handle Caiwei Huang drove from Altay to Beitun in Xinjiang to meet a friend he hadn't seen in five or six years. The friend had switched to a light truck camper. They had coffee together and later cycled to get lamb pilaf. Back at the campsite, the traveler saw a spectacular sunset that turned the sky red.

On August 15, the 11th Jining International Fur Culture Week and the first Grassland Motorhome Music Festival opened in Jining, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. The nine-day event, running until August 23, features fur fashion shows for the autumn/winter 2026 season, concerts, a trade fair, and discounts for motorhome owners. Organizers aim to establish the festival as an annual tourism brand for the region.

On August 17, in Hubei Province, a father and daughter were forced to camp in the wilderness after their motorhome broke down on the road. The vehicle suddenly stalled, leaving them stranded. They spent the night in a tent awaiting assistance. Details of the incident are still emerging.

From August 22 to 24, the Shanghai RV and Camping Expo will feature the Yuesheng T8, a camper built on the Ford Transit T8 chassis with a 2.3-liter diesel engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. It is classified as a blue-plate vehicle and can be driven with a standard C license. The interior includes two electrically adjustable seats with ventilation and heating, a 52-liter refrigerator, a 38.5-inch TV, and a fold-down bunk bed, along with a kitchen module with an induction cooktop.

On August 16, 2026, Weihang RV opened its direct store (Western Experience and Delivery Center) in Chengdu, located at No. 111 Checheng West 2nd Road, Longquanyi District, within the Western Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park. At the event, the Chengdu Weihang RV Owners Club was launched, and the new Jaguar MAX motorhome made its market debut. The store will integrate display, experience, sales, delivery, after-sales support, and owner community operations, marking a strategic step in the brand's expansion into the southwestern China market.