Retirees order custom camper for 160,000 yuan in Guiyang

On August 1, 2026, actor Zeng Shunxi's motorhome was urinated on by his pet dog "Sancunding" during a film shoot. Instead of getting angry, he took a photo and posted it on social media with a humorous caption, prompting netizens to comment on his indulgence. Another dog, "Chocolate," had previously done the same.

The RV town in the Qianshan Xiushui scenic area of Puding County, Anshun, Guizhou, has become a popular destination for RV travelers across China. Unlike standard RV parks, this site allows visitors to customize their pitches with awnings, cabins, and gardens, offering a high degree of freedom. Since its opening on July 1, 2026, over 40 RVs have moved in, with a planned capacity of around 1,000. The facility, part of a 4A scenic area, provides amenities such as barbecue huts, lake views, and wellness activities, aiming to attract summer visitors from other provinces.

Xiaomi EV unveiled its new SkyNomad lineup in Beijing, based on the Kunlun architecture. The seven-seat N90 Max and five-seat N70 Max feature range-extender technology, up to 1,705 km combined range, and a cabin that converts into a sleeping area. Pre-sales have started, with prices from €32,000.

In Guizhou province, China, the number of tourists living in motorhomes at the Gonglongping National Forest Park in Qixingguan District, Bijie City, is increasing. Since July, the park has been filled with vehicles from Sichuan, Chongqing, and Zhejiang provinces, with some tourists staying from a few days to a month. The average summer temperature in the park is 23.2°C. Local authorities plan to develop motorhome infrastructure, including dedicated campsites, and are upgrading hotels. In December 2023, a plan to boost Guizhou's tourism industry was released, followed by a local plan in July 2024 aiming to create high-quality tourism destinations.

Chinese motorhome maker Kangpai (Rongcheng) deployed an 'Industry Brain' digital platform to streamline production. The system, launched in 2025, integrates data across the entire chain: from design to after-sales service. Motorhome delivery time dropped from 35 days, and raw material (galvanized steel) procurement costs fell via collective purchasing. The platform is open to small and medium enterprises in the sector.

In Lishui, Zhejiang Province, the 'cool economy' is thriving as mountain areas leverage their climate for summer tourism. In Qingyuan County, Baishanzu Township, a motorhome campsite attracts tourists from the Yangtze River Delta, with average summer temperatures of 22°C. In 2025, the campsite hosted over 30 motorhomes, and local farmer Liu Fanggen earns up to 1,000 yuan per day selling vegetables to visitors. In Songyang County, Anmin Township's 'short village stay' program boosted guesthouse occupancy by 30% in summer 2025. Lishui has launched the 'Live in Lishui' brand and issued China's first standard for eco-health tourism in rural areas.