Chinese tourists increasingly sleep in cars, leaving hotels without revenue

The article compares four routes for a week-long motorhome camping trip: Hulunbuir, Ili, Hexi Corridor, and Yunnan. It provides data on distance, daily mileage, rental costs, and route features. For families with children, Hulunbuir is recommended; for couples, Ili; for culture enthusiasts, the Hexi Corridor; and for a varied experience, Yunnan. Average budgets and campground specifics are included.

Travelers completed a 30,000 km motorhome journey across China, arriving at Sayram Lake. The route covered the entire country. Details of the trip were shared on social media.

Liu Peijin, a 69-year-old former soldier from Weifang, Shandong province, has spent over a decade traveling across China in a camper with his paralyzed wife, refusing to let her spend her final years in a hospital. In 2010, the woman suffered partial paralysis on her left side due to diabetes complications. In 2014, the couple set off in an ordinary car, later upgrading to a camper van equipped with two beds, air conditioning, and a kitchenette. Liu acts as driver, cook, doctor, and caregiver, administering medication, foot baths, and rehabilitation exercises. They have visited 31 of China's 33 provincial-level regions. In April 2026, a video of Liu feeding his wife went viral on social media. The couple now plans a new trip to lesser-known destinations in China.

As summer ends, motorhome camping is gaining popularity. A 5-day route connects Hai Tuo Valley in Hebei, the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, and forests near Beijing. It features well-equipped campsites, stargazing, and tips on safety and gear.

The article describes a five-day family summer itinerary in Liaoning Province, featuring Qianshan Mountain (5A scenic area), Laoyuanzi amusement park, and motorhome camping in Benxi. The per-person budget ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 yuan, with mountain temperatures 6-8°C lower than in the city. Families without a car are advised to focus on Anshan, while those with a car can combine both destinations.

Benxi in Liaoning Province offers 136 campsites, an average summer temperature of 22°C, and 76% forest coverage. A 3-day, 2-night itinerary connects river beaches, karst landscapes, and rural farms. Camping at Dashi Lake costs 300 yuan per person, and motorhome rental is 400 yuan per night, with no reservation required. Fenglinggu campsite requires booking three days in advance. The budget for two people is about 2,100 yuan.