China to boost camper tourism with new campsites and routes

The AITO M6 (starting at 259,800 yuan) and M7 (from 279,800 yuan) offer different trade-offs for camping. The M6 features a flat bed of 2282 mm, 48 storage compartments, and a 202-liter front trunk. The M7 provides up to 2252 liters of cargo space and a six-seat option, but the rear seats do not fold flat. Price difference reaches up to 40,000 yuan.

The factory of Qilang RV Equipment Co., Ltd. in Yiyang County, Luoyang, Henan Province, is operating at full capacity due to increasing orders for domestic smart motorhomes. The company reports a steady stream of orders, indicating strong market demand.

A man driving a vehicle worth over 500,000 yuan on an international road trip with his son had his car remotely locked for 30 hours, disabling all smart functions. The manufacturer stated the lock is used to prevent resale or theft and may reoccur when crossing multiple borders.

A tour operator has launched a three-day self-drive tour along the scenic 'Thousand Li of Mountains and Seas' route in Shandong province. The itinerary includes stops at Shijintan Beach in Haiyang, the Naxianghai resort in Weihai, and the Dongpuwan campsite. The tour costs 980 yuan per person and includes two nights' accommodation (tent and camper), two breakfasts and two lunches, and tickets to a sea carnival.

The Volvo V90 Cross Country is all-wheel drive, not rear-wheel drive, making it suitable for long-distance travel on rough roads. The 2025 model starts at 447,900 yuan for the Zhiyuan version and 556,900 yuan for the Zhizun version. Annual maintenance costs are about 23,000–25,000 yuan, including fuel (9,420 yuan) and insurance (6,500 yuan), saving 3,000 yuan per year compared to similar SUVs. Ground clearance of 201 mm and cargo volume of 551–1,517 liters provide off-road capability and space. Recommended for families with a budget over 300,000 yuan, but not for city driving due to its width of 1,903 mm.

Sales of campers in China reached 7,376 units in 2025, up 85.61% year-on-year, driven by prices between 10,000 and 25,000 USD and relaxed regulations that do not require separate toilets or kitchens. In Guiyang, Guizhou province, a conversion industry cluster is emerging: one local workshop completed over 200 orders in 2025, offering custom solutions at 15–20% lower costs than coastal regions. Provincial authorities have included camper tourism support in their development strategy through 2030.