Ten departments: Encourage travel companies to integrate motorhome sales, cultivate and expand the motorhome consumer market

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on September 18, the General Office of the State Council forwarded a notice from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other departments on “Certain Measures to Promote RV Consumption”. Among them, it is mentioned that the supply and management services of motorhome travel products will be strengthened. Guide regions that are in a position to do so to integrate cultural and tourism resources to create a number of characteristic motorhome tourist routes. Encourage tourism companies to integrate resources such as motorhome sales, leasing, and travel, launch customized travel products, and cultivate and expand the motorhome consumer market. Build a quality self-driving tourist road, and take into account motorhome parking needs in an integrated manner with facilities such as parking areas and observation decks along the way. Regulate motorhome camping practices, rectify phenomena such as illegal use of open flames, illegal parking, random use of facilities, private connection to water and electricity, littering of garbage, damage to public facilities, equipment, and green spaces, and promote seamless camping.

Among them, it was mentioned that the management of motorhome registration, scrapping, and driver training tests should be optimized. Research and revise the “Types of Motor Vehicles for Road Traffic Management” standards to improve the registration management requirements for motorhomes. Optimize and adjust the service life of motorhomes. The service life of small and mini non-operating motorhomes is implemented in accordance with the service life of small and mini non-operating passenger cars, and there is no mandatory scrapping period; the period of use of leased small and mini self-propelled motorhomes has been relaxed from 15 to 25 years; and the period of use of residential trailers has been relaxed from 15 to 20 years. Encourage regions that are in a position to do so to improve the level of driver training services, increase C6 driver license test sites, and provide convenience for motorhome consumers.

It also mentioned increasing financial support. Improve financial products and services related to motorhomes, and promote financial institutions to support motorhome consumption through multiple channels. All regions are encouraged to take support measures in line with actual practice to reduce the operating costs of enterprises such as motorhome leasing and motorhome camp operations. Guide insurance institutions to launch various types of insurance products that effectively cover various consumption scenarios in response to the characteristics of motorhome consumption, provide products and services such as car-along luggage insurance and in-car household insurance, and determine insurance rates reasonably. Promote the improvement of the motorhome insurance service system and improve the quality and efficiency of services such as emergency rescue and quick claims settlement.

The original text is as follows:

The General Office of the State Council forwarded to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other departments

Notice on “Certain Measures to Promote the Consumption of RVs”

State Office Letter [2026] No. 82

The people's governments of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, all ministries, departments and agencies directly under the State Council:

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Market Supervision, and the General Administration of Financial Supervision have been approved by the State Council and are now being forwarded to you. Please implement them carefully.

General Office of the State Council            

September 13, 2026           

(This article has been abridged)

A number of measures to promote the consumption of motorhomes

Ministry of Culture and Tourism National Development and Reform Commission Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

Ministry of Public Security Ministry of Natural Resources Ministry of Ecology and Environment Ministry of Transport Ministry of Commerce

General Administration for Market Regulation General Financial Supervisory Authority

In order to implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on expanding domestic demand and boosting consumption, break through the consumption blockages of motorhomes (including motorhomes, motorhomes, trailers, and campervans), cultivate new business formats such as motorhome camping, unleash the potential for motorhome consumption, and better meet the growing needs of the people for a better life, the following measures are proposed.

1. Improve the quality of the supply of motorhomes. Encourage enterprises to do a good job in product applicability development and design, enhance the motorhome experience and comfort, and meet diverse and personalized consumer needs. Encourage the development of new energy motorhomes and raise the level of intelligent and green motorhomes. Accelerate research and formulation of standards for vehicle safety, important system components, etc., support the modification of energy storage and living facilities in motorhomes, and improve product safety performance and quality levels.

2. Optimize the management of motorhome registration, scrapping, and driver training tests. Research and revise the “Types of Motor Vehicles for Road Traffic Management” standards to improve the registration management requirements for motorhomes. Optimize and adjust the service life of motorhomes. The service life of small and mini non-operating motorhomes is implemented in accordance with the service life of small and mini non-operating passenger cars, and there is no mandatory scrapping period; the period of use of leased small and mini self-propelled motorhomes has been relaxed from 15 to 25 years; and the period of use of residential trailers has been relaxed from 15 to 20 years. Encourage regions that are in a position to do so to improve the level of driver training services, increase C6 driver license test sites, and provide convenience for motorhome consumers.

3. Guarantee the passage and parking of motorhomes. Support all regions to refine urban road traffic management measures in accordance with classification management principles to ensure normal traffic of all types of motorhomes in accordance with the law. Height limit devices are installed at major urban intersections and public parking lots, and motorhome traffic requirements should be fully considered. All regions are encouraged to plan and set up parking spaces for motorhomes according to local conditions in line with the actual construction of centralized parking spaces for motorhomes and the construction or renovation of new or renovated public parking lots. Guide tourist attraction parking lots in conjunction with actual guarantee of motorhome parking. Expressway service areas are encouraged to plan and set up parking areas for motorhomes to provide basic services such as water replenishment, charging, and sewage discharge. All types of parking lots should reasonably determine the fees for motorhome parking services. Support regions that are in a position to do so to provide services such as parking information inquiries, parking space reservations, and mobile payments for motorhomes to improve the level of informatization services.

4. Strengthen the construction of motorhome camps. Space requirements for motorhome camps are integrated into the territorial spatial plan, and natural resource management and the “one map” of the territorial spatial plan are included. Where it is proposed to build a motorhome camp within an area where no detailed plans have been prepared, municipal and county natural resources authorities may submit site selection opinions or verification plans for planning conditions in accordance with the overall territorial spatial plan and control requirements on the premise that they meet the red line control requirements for arable land protection and ecological protection, and after carrying out the corresponding approval or filing procedures, it can be used as a basis for issuing site selection opinions or proposing planning conditions. Simple motorhome camps with unhardened ground can be managed according to the local category according to law. For motorhome camps that meet the “Land Transfer Catalogue”, it is possible to allocate land for use; if it does not meet the requirements, operators are supported to obtain land by means of long-term leasing, leasing first, then concession, etc. Encourage the revitalization of inefficient idle resources to build public motorhome camps. Promote the construction of motorhome camps in eligible tourist attractions, tourist resorts, and tourist trails. Improve standards related to the construction, management and service of motorhome camps, promote rating management in an orderly manner, and guide the standardized and qualitative development of motorhome camps.

5. Strengthen the supply and management services of motorhome travel products. Guide regions that are in a position to do so to integrate cultural and tourism resources to create a number of characteristic motorhome tourist routes. Encourage tourism companies to integrate resources such as motorhome sales, leasing, and travel, launch customized travel products, and cultivate and expand the motorhome consumer market. Build a quality self-driving tourist road, and take into account motorhome parking needs in an integrated manner with facilities such as parking areas and observation decks along the way. Regulate motorhome camping practices, rectify phenomena such as illegal use of open flames, illegal parking, random use of facilities, private connection to water and electricity, littering of garbage, damage to public facilities, equipment, and green spaces, and promote seamless camping.

6. Improve motorhome rental services. Encourage car rental companies to develop motorhome rental services, scientifically lay out rental outlets in conjunction with tourism resources, promote services such as no-credit and off-site return, and strengthen emergency protection. Support motorhome rental companies to use artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other technologies to provide services such as intelligent recommendations, video car viewing, and remote guidance. Strictly crack down on all kinds of acts that infringe on the rights and interests of motorhome rental consumers in accordance with the law.

7. Increase financial support. Improve financial products and services related to motorhomes, and promote financial institutions to support motorhome consumption through multiple channels. All regions are encouraged to take support measures in line with actual practice to reduce the operating costs of enterprises such as motorhome leasing and motorhome camp operations. Guide insurance institutions to launch various types of insurance products that effectively cover various consumption scenarios in response to the characteristics of motorhome consumption, provide products and services such as car-along luggage insurance and in-car household insurance, and determine insurance rates reasonably. Promote the improvement of the motorhome insurance service system and improve the quality and efficiency of services such as emergency rescue and quick claims settlement.

8. Implement actions to promote motorhome consumption. Encourage regions that are in a position to do so to improve motorhome consumption promotion policies in line with actual conditions, promote a new way of life for motorhomes, cultivate a motorhome consumption culture, and raise the level of motorhome consumption. Encourage regions with restricted car purchases to optimize motorhome management measures and promote a shift from purchase management to usage management. Pilot cities that support automobile distribution and consumption reform include promoting motorhome consumption as a reform task, and encourage new consumption formats, new models, and new scenarios. Pilot cities are encouraged to include consumption scenarios such as eligible motorhome camps in the scope of support. Support the inclusion of motorhome camps in travel promotions, and promote concessions linked to camp consumption and surrounding consumption formats. Launching consumer-friendly destinations for motorhomes in batches.

9. Implement safety management responsibilities. Promote all regions to effectively carry out responsibilities such as standardized management and production safety, strengthen project evaluation and control, prohibit the layout of motorhome camping projects in areas with frequent natural disasters, important ecological locations, and sensitive and vulnerable areas, reasonably control the scale of the project, and avoid idle waste of resources. Strictly implement vehicle safety technical standards and strengthen driver safety education and management. Strictly manage fire and electricity use, strengthen disaster warning and safety tips, and enhance risk prevention, treatment and emergency protection capabilities.

All regions and relevant departments should strengthen organizational leadership, cooperate closely, link policies, refine work initiatives, and ensure implementation of measures to promote motorhome consumption. It is necessary to innovate publicity methods, promote civilized tourism, and create a good public opinion environment to promote motorhome consumption.

This article was edited by the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China, Zhitong Finance Editor: Chen Wenfang.