Themed motorhomes from Songming arrive in Nanjing

The 24th Beijing RV Expo and the 33rd China International RV Camping Conference will take place from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the RV World venue in Fangshan District, Beijing. The event is co-organized by RV World Group, 21st Century RV, and RV Family. It will feature over 100 domestic and international motorhome brands, chassis manufacturers, parts suppliers, and camping equipment providers. Highlights include new model launches, business matchmaking, expert talks by long-distance travelers, and social activities for RV owners.

Authorities in Yiwu County, Xinjiang, have selected three camping sites for motorhome travelers: the Wetland Flower Sea in Tuhulu Township, Foshan Sports Ground, and the Integrity Culture Theme Park. The move aims to regulate parking and protect the environment. Visitors must follow rules including a ban on open fires and proper waste disposal.

China's State Council approved the first-ever five-year special plan for consumption, covering 2026–2030. The 28-point document addresses housing, vehicles, income and holidays. Key measures include legalising vehicle modifications, building motorhome camping sites, expanding housing provident fund use, and enforcing paid annual leave. The goal is to raise total retail sales to 60 trillion yuan by 2030.

On July 14, Sun Hao, marketing director of Dongfeng Nissan Motor Sales Co., Ltd., posted on social media expressing support for Xiaomi and interest in the first model of its Pengcheng brand. He said images of the Xiaomi Pengcheng N90 reminded him of the Mercedes-Benz Viano Marco Polo, a compact camper with a pop-up roof he oversaw in 2005. On July 10, Xiaomi filed applications for four Pengcheng plug-in hybrid models: the N90 Max camper (a specialized vehicle with a pop-up roof, roof bed, side cabinets, and awning interface) and the N90 Max, N70, and N70 Max (multi-purpose passenger vehicles). All models use a gasoline-electric hybrid system, top speed 190 km/h, with a 112 kW M15DRE engine.

The article compares Changan campers (Qiyuan E07, Shenlan G318, Chang'an Hunter K50) with traditional luxury SUVs (Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes GLE) for camping. Changan offers larger cargo space, 6 kW external power supply, 1.6-ton towing capacity, and lower prices (from 14,190 yuan). Luxury brands retain advantages in ride quality and noise insulation but lag in camping practicality.

A Chinese woman shared a video showcasing the interior of a converted bus used as a motorhome. The footage was taken during a road trip with her husband to Sayram Lake in Xinjiang. The video highlights the layout and equipment of the vehicle.