Spain rewrites motorhome parking rules · VanLife Weekly #30
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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VanSky index for Shijiazhuang, China — 27 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.
Shijiazhuang, China — VanSky 27 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #1680 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
How it's calculated:
Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Shijiazhuang ranks 2380 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 43.
Updated: 25.07.2026
92号汽油
$1.10 /l
CNY7.43 · €0.96/l
35 of 140
cheaper than 76% of countries
95号汽油
$1.17 /l
CNY7.94 · €1.03/l
16 of 94
cheaper than 84% of countries
98号汽油
$1.35 /l
CNY9.14 · €1.18/l
9 of 24
cheaper than 67% of countries
柴油
$1.05 /l
CNY7.08 · €0.92/l
28 of 141
cheaper than 81% of countries
A flash flood triggered by a short but intense rainstorm in the Shuangshimen scenic area of Gansu province, China, killed 10 people and injured 23 others on July 26. The downpour intensified around 2 p.m., accompanied by hail, causing a rapid rise in water levels in a steep mountain gorge. Although the hourly rainfall of 10.9 mm did not meet the threshold for a severe storm, the area's steep terrain and narrow riverbed led to a destructive flood. Rescue teams evacuated 247 people, deploying 305 firefighters and 68 vehicles.
China's Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments issued measures to boost auto aftermarket consumption, accelerating the integration of RV industry with cultural tourism. Jiangling Motorhome, based in Nanchang County, has been in RV conversion for 16 years and consistently ranks among the top three in national sales. The company develops models for family and business travel, leveraging Jiangling Group's chassis technology.
China's camper market is experiencing a surge in sales, boosting production companies. A new campsite with sea views opened in Qingdao, Shandong Province, offering camper rentals. One manufacturer reported selling 80 units in the first half of 2026, projecting up to 200 by year-end. Growth is supported by government measures to stimulate domestic demand, including support for vehicle tuning and camper rentals.
A couple from Guangdong traveling along the G331 highway in a motorhome changed their plans and stayed two days in Suibin County. They were attracted by clean streets, convenient facilities, and views of the border river.
The Sayram Lake Dianjiangtai Starry Sky RV Camp (Xinjiang) accepts reservations via the official WeChat mini-program/account 'Sayram Lake Tourism', as well as major OTA platforms Ctrip, Fliggy, Meituan, and the Baolige hotel group's direct channels. During peak season (June–August, October) advance booking of 1–3 days is recommended. The camp operates year-round; RVs feature a transparent roof for stargazing, private bathroom, and underfloor heating, operable down to –30 °C.
A flash flood in Weiyuan County, Gansu, China, on July 26 killed 10 people and injured 23. Provincial Party Secretary Hu Changsheng called for enhanced rainfall monitoring and safety inspections of tourist facilities, including motorhome and caravan campsites, and for the evacuation of visitors.
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