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RV Camping Routes Compared: Taihu Lake vs. Qinhu

14.08.2026 19:29 1 min 2 sources РУС
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RV Camping Routes Compared: Taihu Lake vs. Qinhu
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In Brief

A comparison of two RV camping routes from Shanghai: around Taihu Lake (3 days) and Qinhu Camp in Taizhou (2 days). Both routes have official backing.

In August 2026, a comparison of two routes for a three-day RV camping trip from Shanghai was published: around Taihu Lake (3 days, 2 nights) and at Qinhu Camp in Taizhou (2 days, 1 night).

The Taihu route includes Xishan Island and a campsite on Peach Heart Island in Wuxi, with a 2.5-hour drive. The 'Qinhu Oasis' camp in Taizhou offers 82 themed RV sites, wooden cabins, and tents, with capacity for up to 200 people, located 2 km from the highway exit.

In August 2026, the official RV and camping season 'Water Beauty Jiangsu·Free Travel' launched in Wuxi, featuring a 7-day route around Taihu Lake and short routes of 1-3 days. The Taihu route is recommended by provincial authorities, while the Qinhu route is recommended by China's General Administration of Sport.

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Comparison of motorhome camping routes: around Taihu Lake and Qinhu

14.08.2026 k.sina.com.cn ZHO Original source

Comparison of motorhome camping routes: around Taihu Lake and Qinhu

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$1.15 /l

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cheaper than 77% of countries

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Ahead of summer 2026, recommendations have been published for choosing a 3-day motorhome camping route departing from Shanghai. Options include a route around Taihu Lake (3 days, 2 nights), a route in Taizhou recommended by China's General Administration of Sport, and a Moganshan-Anji route. The Taihu Lake route includes visits to Xishan Island and the Taoxin Island motorhome campsite, with a 2.5-hour drive between them. The Taizhou route features the Qinhu Luzhou campsite, covering 1,620 mu (approximately 108 hectares) and accommodating 100 motorhomes, and is listed among the top ten campsites in the Yangtze River Delta. It is advised to book campsite spots two weeks in advance due to high summer demand.

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