UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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Locality · Chongqing, China
VanSky index for Shihao, China — 80 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Shihao, China — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #547 of 2387 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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$1.25 /l
CNY8.46 · €1.07/l
42 of 127
cheaper than 68% of countries
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$1.30 /l
CNY8.77 · €1.11/l
49 of 126
cheaper than 62% of countries
On May 10, the China (Jiaxing)-Australia trade and economic forum was held in Melbourne. RV manufacturer New Gonow (0805.HK) attended the event, where founder Miao Xuezhong signed a three-year strategic agreement with Australian dealer Green RV. The company was highlighted as a successful example of Chinese business in Australia, drawing attention from local authorities and the business community.
The 17th Nanjing RV and Caravan Show has opened in Nanjing. The event runs until June 1, 2026. Organizers stated that the exhibition focuses on showcasing new models of motorhomes, campervans, and related equipment. Both production models and concepts are on display, with test drives available.
China has produced the first long-wheelbase Iveco, intended for conversion into a motorhome. The owner plans to complete the project by August. The news has drawn attention from the vanlife community, as the model may become a popular base for DIY builds.
According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, on May 26, Jian Zishan sold 16.58 million shares of Xinji Ao RV (00805) at HKD 2.4548 per share. The total transaction amount was approximately HKD 40.7 million. After the sale, Jian Zishan's stake decreased to 10.76%.
A resident of Wenzhou bought a motorhome for 700,000 yuan but has been unable to register it for over three years due to incorrect data in the vehicle certificate. The dealer claims the error was made by the manufacturer during printing and offers to return the document for correction. The manufacturer stated the matter is under litigation but is willing to negotiate.
A China News Service correspondent reports that the enhancement of road infrastructure in Tibet has led to an increase in travelers using motorhomes to enter the region. As of the end of 2025, the total length of highways in Tibet reached 125,200 km, with 110,000 km being paved roads. Travelers note the absence of major transportation issues and the feasibility of using electric vehicles due to the availability of charging stations.
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