Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Jiazi, China — 58 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Jiazi, China — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #2110 of 2387 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$1.19 /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
A couple from Henan, China, suffered a tire blowout in the Tengger Desert (Inner Mongolia) while driving a Zeekr EV during the May Day holiday. With no phone signal, the husband walked 1 km to call for help. Zeekr's Yinchuan service center dispatched a tow truck and a separate car, covering 400 km round trip free of charge. To express gratitude, the couple drove over 3,200 km from Kashgar (Xinjiang) to Yinchuan, presenting the rescuers with two live roosters and a bouquet of fried chicken legs.
A new RV campsite has opened at the Meixin Hongjiu Wetland Park in Fuling, attracting many RV enthusiasts. The site offers designated parking, seating areas, and basic utilities (water, electricity, waste disposal). Authorities plan to develop additional themed campsites: a grassland site by the Lixiang River, a riverside site overlooking the Yangtze, and a mountain site in Paotong. The initiative aims to boost road tourism and rural tourism in the Chongqing suburbs.
Wuhan court issued its first ruling on a self-driving travel guide copyright case. Blogger Chen copied 41 route maps created by author Xia and posted them on multiple platforms. The court ruled the maps as copyrighted works and ordered Chen to pay 6,000 yuan in compensation.
The article outlines a two-day motorhome itinerary to Anji County (Zhejiang Province), a popular destination for residents of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. It focuses on the Fantasy Jialebi theme park (AAAA-rated), featuring rides, a water park, evening shows (including 1600°C iron forging), and a 3D water curtain performance. The route includes an overnight stay at a hotel with unlimited park access, visits to bamboo forests and waterfalls. The trip cost is estimated at 1000–1600 yuan per person.
20 RVs and 40 members of the '66' team arrived in Lushi county (Henan province) on June 10. They visited a health food company, learned about local customs, and purchased products. Founded in 2015, the team now has over 40,000 RVs and promotes defense and red culture through travel.
The Chinese film 'North of the Tropic of Cancer' (北回归线以北) will be released nationwide on June 19. It is the first feature film in Chinese cinema history centered on motorhome travel. The movie interweaves three storylines about family relationships, self-discovery, and overcoming life challenges. Filming took place in Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Guangxi.
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