China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and nine other central departments issued guidelines, approved by the State Council, to develop RV tourism and consumption in this segment. The document covers the entire industry chain: manufacturing, registration, parking, campsites, rental, insurance and tourism promotion.
Key measures
- The service life of small and compact self-propelled RVs used for rental is extended from 15 to 25 years, and for towed caravans from 15 to 20 years.
- Regions are recommended to develop RV routes, create centralized parking lots and equip parking areas with water, charging stations and waste disposal.
- Consideration of RVs when setting height restrictions at intersections and parking lots.
- Rental companies are recommended to offer deposit-free rental and one-way return in another city.
- Development of new energy, smart and eco-friendly RVs is encouraged.