Elderly RV travelers: three years on the road

A motorhome caught fire at a rest stop in Guangxi, China, due to electrical overload. Two military police officers evacuated the driver, removed oxygen and gas cylinders from the vehicle, and extinguished the fire with extinguishers. A nearby gas station posed an explosion risk.

Starting September 20, the Bayinbuluk scenic area in Xinjiang has suspended self-drive tours. The closure is due to road reconstruction on section AK30+300–AK35+700 (Barun Temple area). A pilot self-drive program had been launched on September 13 with a daily limit of 50 vehicles and fees of 65 yuan entry plus 310 yuan for a 5-seat car or 434 yuan for a 7-seat car. Pre-purchased tickets are being refunded.

An article presents a travel guide to Liupan Mountain in Ningxia, China, focusing on summer escapes, family trips, and self-driving tours. It covers 10 key attractions, including Honghua Forest, Yehe Valley, and Longtangou Waterfalls, with details on routes, ticket prices, and accommodation options. Practical tips include the need for a 4WD vehicle and snow chains in winter, with a fuel budget of approximately 600 yuan for 400 km.

A Shandong resident successfully registered her motorhome after media and market regulators intervened. The issue arose from custom interior modifications that did not match the official vehicle specifications. The manufacturer compensated losses and covered registration fees.

On June 14, the Beijing Auto Museum held a themed event tied to the film 'North of the Tropic of Cancer'. The program included an exclusive trailer screening, a discussion with the director and actors, and a motorhome display on the museum square. The film is set for nationwide release on June 19, 2026.

Chengde Muniu Di Outdoor Equipment Sales Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of travel trailers, achieved annual revenue of 12 million yuan (about $1.7 million) through a livestream-based sales strategy. Since 2023, the company shifted from traditional offline channels to digital marketing, broadcasting live from its showroom and production workshops. Over two years, it accumulated 45,000 followers on social media, primarily end users and wholesale buyers, expanded sales nationwide, and began receiving overseas orders.