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RV owners from northern China winter in Xiamen

07.06.2026 05:15 1 min 2 sources
新浪网 ZHO + 1 more
RV owners from northern China winter in Xiamen
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In Brief

Retirees in RVs from northern Chinese provinces come to Xiamen for winter due to its mild climate. They praise public transport and safety but note a lack of campsites with water and electricity.

RV owners, mostly retirees from northern Chinese provinces, are spending the winter in Xiamen attracted by its mild climate. They park at city park lots such as Bailuzhou and Songyang.

Travelers appreciate the convenient public transport and safety but highlight a shortage of specialized campsites with water and electricity. Local authorities plan to develop a network of RV campsites.

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Motorhome owners from northern China winter in Xiamen parks

29.01.2026 新浪网 ZHO

Motorhome owners from northern China spend winter in Xiamen

29.01.2026 xmnn.cn ZHO

🇨🇳 China — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.18 /l

CNY8.02 · €1.03/l

40 of 132

cheaper than 70% of countries

Petrol

$1.23 /l

CNY8.35 · €1.07/l

44 of 133

cheaper than 68% of countries

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