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Choosing a 7-Day Motorhome Camping Route: Comparison of Three Popular Circuits

05.08.2026 17:21 1 min 1 source РУС
cj.sina.com.cn ZHO

The article compares three routes for a 7-day motorhome trip in China. For families with children, the Jiangxi loop is recommended (about 770 km, daily driving under 2 hours, 5 free campsites out of 6 nights). For photography enthusiasts, the Ili route in Xinjiang is suggested with a budget of 7000–10000 yuan per vehicle. For those seeking cool weather, the Hulunbuir route in Inner Mongolia offers temperatures of 20–28°C from July 15 to August 20, with a budget of 3000–5000 yuan per person (excluding transport to the region).

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Choosing a 7-Day Motorhome Camping Route: Comparison of Three Popular Circuits

05.08.2026 cj.sina.com.cn ZHO Original source

CN China — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

92号汽油

$1.18 /l

CNY7.96 · €1.02/l

42 of 140

cheaper than 71% of countries

95号汽油

$1.25 /l

CNY8.45 · €1.08/l

21 of 93

cheaper than 78% of countries

98号汽油

$1.48 /l

CNY9.97 · €1.28/l

11 of 25

cheaper than 60% of countries

柴油

$1.13 /l

CNY7.64 · €0.98/l

35 of 141

cheaper than 76% of countries

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