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From October Spain bans blocking motorhome parking, but the Canaries tighten site rules. Also: Honda Trail Master and Turkey's caravan boom.
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Updated 25 July 2026
Diesel (0#)
€0.91
Petrol (RON 92)
↓29% vs. region avg.
Petrol (RON 95)
Petrol (RON 98)
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
565 CNY
€73 · $84
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
70.64 CNY
€9.12 · $10.45
€0.13 per 1 CNY · updated weekly
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Shanghai → Hong Kong
1,590 km · ~€154 · ~4 days
🇨🇳 China 1560 km · 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 30 km
Kunming → Bangkok
1,740 km · ~€159 · ~4 days
🇨🇳 China 1140 km · 🇱🇦 Laos 290 km · 🇹🇭 Thailand 310 km
Urumqi → Bishkek
1,380 km · ~€126 · ~3 days
🇨🇳 China 1180 km · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 200 km
Harbin → Vladivostok
710 km · ~€68 · ~2 days
🇨🇳 China 360 km · 🇷🇺 Russia 350 km
Current fuel prices in China: 92号汽油 — 7.42 CNY (€0.96 · $1.10), 95号汽油 — 7.92 CNY (€1.02 · $1.17), 98号汽油 — 9.12 CNY (€1.18 · $1.35), 柴油 — 7.06 CNY (€0.91 · $1.04) per liter.
Available fuel grades in China: 92号汽油, 95号汽油, 98号汽油, 柴油.
The local gasoline grade is 92号汽油.
China ranks #3 out of 6 countries in East Asia by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through China.
Average pump price ( · China) ≈ . Below — how much of it is crude, refining, logistics and taxes. ()
An estimated market model: the crude part is from the current Brent price, refining and logistics from the methodology, tax as the residual (retail price − cost). Not the accounting cost of a specific refinery and not a forecast.
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
NDRC China · icauto.com.cn
cngold.org (China) · cngold.org
SunSirs China (Commodity Data) · sunsirs.com
qiyoujiage.com (NDRC China, провинции) · qiyoujiage.com
License CC BY 4.0 — free use, distribution and adaptation with attribution to OpenVan.camp. Fuel data updated: 25 July 2026.
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Tibet Autonomous Region 92Xiaomi 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.
Chery has unveiled the production version of the T1TP, a vehicle that can transform between a 7-seat SUV, a pickup, and a camper. The concept was shown at the 2025 Chery International User Conference. Switching between the three modes takes up to 10 minutes. The production model is expected to be named Tiggo V. It will feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain (details undisclosed).
Chinese caravan manufacturer Compaks RV reduced its delivery cycle from 35 to 9–10 days after adopting the Haier COSMOPlat industrial internet platform. The entire production process is now online and standardized, enabling real-time tracking of all stages. Exports account for over 90% of output, mainly to Australia. The company's revenue multiplied several times over five years, and Rongcheng's caravan output reached 15,000 units in 2025, representing 30% of China's total.
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