In China, recreational vehicles (RVs) are becoming increasingly popular, offering new opportunities for travel and business. At an exhibition in Guiyang, compact RVs adapted for mobile business were showcased: they can be driven with a category B license and are equipped with autonomous water and power systems, allowing them to be used as mobile cafes or shops. This trend reflects growing demand for flexible formats combining travel and entrepreneurship.
In Jiangsu Province, a photographer and blogger conducted an RV research trip through service areas and a resort, demonstrating the convenience of transport-tourism integration. They used a mobile app to find charging stations and local market information. Service areas feature solar panel canopies and driver rest areas.
However, infrastructure development lags behind demand. In Qingdao, despite the growing popularity of RV travel, there is an acute shortage of equipped parking spots: of about 30 RV sites in the city, fewer than 10 have full infrastructure, including water and electricity hookups and wastewater dumping facilities. This creates problems for owners.
A blogger living the RV lifestyle shared an experience of overnighting at a service area in the mountains near Chongqing: despite cold weather and fog, he noted the comfort of staying in the RV with his dog. A practical guide to expanding RV functionality covers technical options for outdoor activities, energy independence, hidden costs of renting and buying, and adapting vehicles for families with children and elderly people.
