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Here we have a collection of the campgrounds in China that we have visited. 

Boondocking, service station in China is the safest place
First day and first time of road trip China. As usual we got late start and needed to boondocking for...
Road trip Hainan 2022 | Camping area for DIY travelers was an old helideck with overpainted big H
Perched on a helideck at an altitude of 643 meters near Zahan Village, this unique campground is surrounded...
Boondocking in Qiqihar Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall, China. Safest place around
Overnight boondocking in Qiqihar provided a secure location at the Qiqihar Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit...
A cozy camping setup at Dingwen Campground on Changxing Island, Shanghai, featuring a white tent surrounded by trees for shade. A brown Kia Sorento is parked nearby with its trunk open, stocked with camping supplies. A small table is set with colorful food and drinks, accompanied by foldable camping chairs, creating a relaxing outdoor atmosphere perfect for a weekend getaway
Looking for an easy and scenic camping getaway near Shanghai? Chongming Island is the perfect destination!...
A scenic entrance to Tangshan Hot Springs RV Camping in Nanjing, showcasing modern buildings with large windows, traditional red lanterns decorating the fence, and a prominent sign reading 'Tangshan Hot Springs RV Camp.' A white Maxus coach is parked at the gate, ready to leave the serene camp surrounded by lush hills
An unexpected gem for RV camping in Nanjing, this campground exceeded expectations. It offers everything...
Beach front parking in Hainan, Haikou with RV
Located just 80 km from Haikou, Hainan, this beachfront RV campground is surrounded by swaying coconut...
A sprawling great campground near Shanghai Disney World, featuring rows of static Hobby/Landhasu caravans neatly arranged in curved lines. The site is surrounded by lush greenery and located alongside a serene lake, offering a perfect blend of modern camping convenience and natural beauty. The vibrant and well-organized space is ideal for families and tourists visiting the Disney park
Fang Che Lu Ying: The Perfect Weekend Escape Near Shanghai Disneyland If you're looking for a relaxing...
Wuzhen campground and rental
Great campground in proximity of Wuzhen Water town with many activities and nice caravans
Facing the sea, short boon-docking over night
On our Hainan road trip, we opted to boondock at Pinghai Yilong Bay. It’s an excellent destination for...
Aerial view of campground  | Road trip | Easter 2021 | Day 7
This is the largest campsite we have visited in China, featuring numerous rental caravans, a spacious...
Fun with electrical kick bike
LeCamp International Camp Ltd., located near Shanghai, offers an ideal setting for kayaking and relaxation....
Huhenuor Tourism Area in Inner Mongolia, huge camping by the lake. The RV places had 1m tall grass but provided water and electricity. You can see our caravan separated from the rental caravans
Nestled close to nature, the Huhenuoer Tourism Area offers expansive camping grounds near the city of...
Parked at Menggenhua RV | Road trip | Inner Mongolia 2021 | Day 16camp
Discover the perfect campground near Matroshka Square in Manzhouli, ideal for road trips with caravans....
A stunning aerial view of a well-organized campground in Shanghai, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees with autumn hues. The neatly arranged caravans are connected by winding pathways, creating a harmonious and tranquil outdoor escape. This scenic campground showcases Shanghai's blend of modern camping facilities and serene natural beauty
Find a great campsite near Shanghai with all essentials for a comfy stay. Enjoy nature’s beauty just...
A family poses together in front of a large ship statue at a scenic location in Dalian, China, during their travel adventure. The ship is surrounded by vibrant greenery and detailed waves, creating a striking backdrop under a bright blue sky. Their car, parked nearby, is packed for their road trip across China, emphasizing the joy of family travel
After exploring several camping options in Dalian, we finally discovered Golden Pebble Beach, an expansive...
Grassland lunch
Our road trip through Inner Mongolia continues as we reunite with friends from Shanghai. Next, we're...
Wuzhen inetrnational camping sign
First time renting RV in China. Our escape and experience to Wuzhen International Camping hoping for...
Road trip Hainan 2022 | Finally warmer weather in Sanya, parked our RV
On our tropical Hainan road trip, after spending several days in the cooler, mountainous regions, we...
Hong-Ji La Bu Daying | Road trip | Inner Mongolia 2021 | Day 12
Experience the adventure of a lifetime at the Hong-Ji La Bu Daying campground during our road trip through...
JinJiangGou camping close to Arxan National forest park on our Road trip to Inner Mongolia
Experience the beauty of Jin Jiang Gou camping in Arxan, China, a perfect stop for your road trip adventure....
A scenic road trip stop in China featuring a white caravan parked near a black SUV, framed by a vibrant foreground of blooming yellow and orange wildflowers, capturing the essence of travel and nature
We spent the night at Ban Ma RV & Park, only to be met in the morning by intense thunderstorms, heavy...
Maxus-Rentall-camping-2020-November-001_1
Close to Shanghai Disney Maxus have RV rental and a campsite gem for overnight in caravan. Good option...
36 County Rural Resort Hotel RV camping, Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Located near Qiandao Lake, the 36 County Rural Resort Hotel is one of the premier accommodations in the...
Bonndocking In Araxan Inner Mongolia China. This was an empty hotel parking lot with many RV and caravans parking here
An unexpected turn during our road trip through Arxan led us to an empty hotel parking lot for boondocking....
Pompous city gate to Wulanmaodu Sumu (乌兰毛都苏木)
Embark on a captivating road trip through Wulanmaodu Sumu, a hidden gem in China. Along the winding roads,...
A small, peaceful campground managed by an 86-year-old man in China, featuring a white travel trailer with its door slightly open and a brown SUV parked beside it. The vehicles are surrounded by greenery and overlook misty rolling hills, creating a serene atmosphere for visitors
Shenyang General Aviation RV Campground is a small, family-run site managed by an older gentleman and...
Boondocking at Haizhou beach with many small restaurants with delicious food
The first night of our road trip from Shanghai to Inner Mongolia was spent boondocking at Haizhou Bay,...
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Boondocking, service station in China is the safest place
First day and first time of road trip China. As usual we got late start and needed to boondocking for...
Road trip Hainan 2022 | Camping area for DIY travelers was an old helideck with overpainted big H
Perched on a helideck at an altitude of 643 meters near Zahan Village, this unique campground is surrounded...
Boondocking in Qiqihar Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Reception Hall, China. Safest place around
Overnight boondocking in Qiqihar provided a secure location at the Qiqihar Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit...
A cozy camping setup at Dingwen Campground on Changxing Island, Shanghai, featuring a white tent surrounded by trees for shade. A brown Kia Sorento is parked nearby with its trunk open, stocked with camping supplies. A small table is set with colorful food and drinks, accompanied by foldable camping chairs, creating a relaxing outdoor atmosphere perfect for a weekend getaway
Looking for an easy and scenic camping getaway near Shanghai? Chongming Island is the perfect destination!...
A scenic entrance to Tangshan Hot Springs RV Camping in Nanjing, showcasing modern buildings with large windows, traditional red lanterns decorating the fence, and a prominent sign reading 'Tangshan Hot Springs RV Camp.' A white Maxus coach is parked at the gate, ready to leave the serene camp surrounded by lush hills
An unexpected gem for RV camping in Nanjing, this campground exceeded expectations. It offers everything...
Beach front parking in Hainan, Haikou with RV
Located just 80 km from Haikou, Hainan, this beachfront RV campground is surrounded by swaying coconut...
A sprawling great campground near Shanghai Disney World, featuring rows of static Hobby/Landhasu caravans neatly arranged in curved lines. The site is surrounded by lush greenery and located alongside a serene lake, offering a perfect blend of modern camping convenience and natural beauty. The vibrant and well-organized space is ideal for families and tourists visiting the Disney park
Fang Che Lu Ying: The Perfect Weekend Escape Near Shanghai Disneyland If you're looking for a relaxing...
Wuzhen campground and rental
Great campground in proximity of Wuzhen Water town with many activities and nice caravans
Facing the sea, short boon-docking over night
On our Hainan road trip, we opted to boondock at Pinghai Yilong Bay. It’s an excellent destination for...
Aerial view of campground  | Road trip | Easter 2021 | Day 7
This is the largest campsite we have visited in China, featuring numerous rental caravans, a spacious...
Fun with electrical kick bike
LeCamp International Camp Ltd., located near Shanghai, offers an ideal setting for kayaking and relaxation....
Huhenuor Tourism Area in Inner Mongolia, huge camping by the lake. The RV places had 1m tall grass but provided water and electricity. You can see our caravan separated from the rental caravans
Nestled close to nature, the Huhenuoer Tourism Area offers expansive camping grounds near the city of...
Parked at Menggenhua RV | Road trip | Inner Mongolia 2021 | Day 16camp
Discover the perfect campground near Matroshka Square in Manzhouli, ideal for road trips with caravans....
A stunning aerial view of a well-organized campground in Shanghai, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees with autumn hues. The neatly arranged caravans are connected by winding pathways, creating a harmonious and tranquil outdoor escape. This scenic campground showcases Shanghai's blend of modern camping facilities and serene natural beauty
Find a great campsite near Shanghai with all essentials for a comfy stay. Enjoy nature’s beauty just...
A family poses together in front of a large ship statue at a scenic location in Dalian, China, during their travel adventure. The ship is surrounded by vibrant greenery and detailed waves, creating a striking backdrop under a bright blue sky. Their car, parked nearby, is packed for their road trip across China, emphasizing the joy of family travel
After exploring several camping options in Dalian, we finally discovered Golden Pebble Beach, an expansive...
Grassland lunch
Our road trip through Inner Mongolia continues as we reunite with friends from Shanghai. Next, we're...
Wuzhen inetrnational camping sign
First time renting RV in China. Our escape and experience to Wuzhen International Camping hoping for...
Road trip Hainan 2022 | Finally warmer weather in Sanya, parked our RV
On our tropical Hainan road trip, after spending several days in the cooler, mountainous regions, we...
13th Village Campground
Open in Google Map
Hong-Ji La Bu Daying | Road trip | Inner Mongolia 2021 | Day 12
Experience the adventure of a lifetime at the Hong-Ji La Bu Daying campground during our road trip through...
JinJiangGou camping close to Arxan National forest park on our Road trip to Inner Mongolia
Experience the beauty of Jin Jiang Gou camping in Arxan, China, a perfect stop for your road trip adventure....
A'ershan National Forest Park
Open in Google Map
A scenic road trip stop in China featuring a white caravan parked near a black SUV, framed by a vibrant foreground of blooming yellow and orange wildflowers, capturing the essence of travel and nature
We spent the night at Ban Ma RV & Park, only to be met in the morning by intense thunderstorms, heavy...
Ban Ma RV & Park
Open in Google Map
Maxus-Rentall-camping-2020-November-001_1
Close to Shanghai Disney Maxus have RV rental and a campsite gem for overnight in caravan. Good option...
36 County Rural Resort Hotel RV camping, Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Located near Qiandao Lake, the 36 County Rural Resort Hotel is one of the premier accommodations in the...
36 County Rural Resort Hotel camping
Open in Google Map
Bonndocking In Araxan Inner Mongolia China. This was an empty hotel parking lot with many RV and caravans parking here
An unexpected turn during our road trip through Arxan led us to an empty hotel parking lot for boondocking....
Pompous city gate to Wulanmaodu Sumu (乌兰毛都苏木)
Embark on a captivating road trip through Wulanmaodu Sumu, a hidden gem in China. Along the winding roads,...
A small, peaceful campground managed by an 86-year-old man in China, featuring a white travel trailer with its door slightly open and a brown SUV parked beside it. The vehicles are surrounded by greenery and overlook misty rolling hills, creating a serene atmosphere for visitors
Shenyang General Aviation RV Campground is a small, family-run site managed by an older gentleman and...
Boondocking at Haizhou beach with many small restaurants with delicious food
The first night of our road trip from Shanghai to Inner Mongolia was spent boondocking at Haizhou Bay,...
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Some limitations of the map apps In China

Collecting accurate data on campgrounds in China presents several challenges. Many campgrounds are not listed on Google Maps or Baidu Maps. Furthermore, accessing Google Maps requires a VPN in China, and even then, its accuracy can be off by 50-100 meters.

Therefore, if a map link leads to an incorrect or empty location, it is not unusual. Baidu Maps, on the other hand, often uses older satellite images compared to Google Maps, which can further complicate navigation. Additionally, the English names of campsites may not always be accurate, but I have identified the corresponding Chinese names to help address this issue.

A collection of usable apps for travelling in China can be found here. Unfortunately, most of them are only in Chinese limiting the usage if you don’t have the language skills. 

What we have used to find all the small and also the bigger campsites is the 

Well known GPS APPs for the road

Information about the APPs for the road. Most of them are only in Chinese but iOS Maps works well and in English. 

iOS Maps

苹果地图

iOS maps
Apple iOS maps is the only well working GPS navigation software in mainland China. Download from Apple Store. 

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : Yes

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : No

Amap

高德软件有限公司

Amap, Chinese GPS APP
This is the best Chinese GPS app from my experience. Can be found on both Apple store and Google Play. This app is also known as Gaode

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : No

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : No

Baidu maps

百度地图

Baidu maps, Chinese GPS app
Can be found on both Apple store and Google Play

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : No

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : No

Google Maps

Google maps
Google Maps can function in China. Two big issues are, needed VPN and also the offset on the map is 50-100m so the exact location is difficult to get.

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : Yes

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : Yes

Tencent Maps

腾讯地图

Tencent maps, GPS for the roads in China
Tencent QQ It includes all the functions we need for travel, it is relatively not so frequently used as Baidu Map or Amap.

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : No

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : No

Lingo Maps

高德地图

Lingo maps, GPS for non Chinese speakers in China
LingoMap is a map app for foreigners who cannot read Chinese to use in China. It shows places, transit routes, and street names in the original Chinese, Mandarin Pinyin, and English.

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : No

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : No

Bing maps

必应地图

Bing maps
Although Bing Maps’ usage rate in China is not as high as the local apps mentioned above, it remains a viable option, and It offers interfaces in both Chinese and English

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : Yes

License plate : Yes

VPN needed : No

Maps.me

Maps.me Maps.me is a mobile app for Android, iOS and BlackBerry that provides offline maps using OpenStreetMap data
Maps.me Maps.me is a mobile app for Android, iOS and BlackBerry that provides offline maps using OpenStreetMap data

iOS : Yes

Android : Yes

English : Yes

License plate : No

VPN needed : No

Rental, finding campgrounds and service APPs

There is no APP available in English for finding rentals, campgrounds or services. These are the most commonly used APPs and some of them have also a WEB site. In China, people are heavily familiar with the APPs on their phones and seldom use the internet to search for what is needed. When I talk about my WEB site with locals, everyone is asking what APP it is.

Lvyouw

房车旅游网

Sales of new and second hand RV/caravans. Blog pages have varying information about traveling. Tests and evaluations about RVs

iOS No

Android No

English No

RV28

房车猫

Sales of new and second hand RV/caravans. Blog pages have varying information about traveling. Tests and evaluations about RVs

iOS Yes

Android Yes

English No

RV China

宇晨房车

News  and travel information. Seems only updated information nowadays is the exhibitions. No app available but from the web site you can scan QR code for their mini program.

iOS No

Android No

English No

RV2GO

房车生活家

Maxus brand own website. Rental, sales, booking of custom tours with designated drivers and guides. Nation Wide company

iOS Yes

Android Yes

English No

Woyouzhijia

窝友

iOS, Android and no web site. This is what we mostly use for checking the campsites and routes. Rental, service and sales places and prices. One of the best apps for travel

iOS Yes

Android Yes

English No

WeChat Channels for CrissCrossChina

WeChat Channel Channels travel in China by RV

Chinese TikTok

China follow us on Chinese TikTok aka Douyin. RV travel in China
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Turns on site high speed to be attractive for people and search engines.