Year-Round Self-Drive Camping Guide

Self-drive camping allows you to explore remote and wild locations and enjoy nature in comfort. Self-drive camping requires a spacious vehicle and off-road capabilities. If you're staying overnight, an off-road SUV with foldable rear seats and a spacious trunk is more comfortable.

Self-drive camping allows for a more spontaneous journey. Many renowned scenic spots in China now have drive-in campgrounds or observation decks with parking areas for convenient camping. Camping equipment should be adaptable to your vehicle, spacious, and easy to set up. If you're staying in the wilderness, ensure safety and use appropriate equipment.

Take a break anytime to capture the beauty of nature.
The most beautiful scenery is found along the way. If you encounter a beautiful scene during your drive, stop and rest. Watch the clouds roll by, the sunset set, and experience the romance of undisturbed time.

If you don't plan to stay overnight, a tent, table, and chairs are usually sufficient for this type of short-term self-drive camping trip. You can use a car-side canopy, propped up against the side of your vehicle, to create a convenient sunshade and allow your car to enter while taking photos.

For tables and chairs, opt for a versatile aluminum alloy roll-top table paired with a more textured high-back camping chair. Place them in front of any scenery and easily create a relaxing camping-themed photo.

While enjoying the scenery, a cup of fragrant pour-over coffee can enhance your mood. Bring your favorite coffee beans and a pour-over coffee set for camping. Enjoying the beautiful scenery while smelling the aroma of coffee will make your time there even more memorable.

Tips:
👉Products pictured:
1. Mocodi Rhenium Rock Stainless Steel Water Bottle
2. Mocodi Rhenium Rock Stainless Steel Hand Pour-Over Kettle
3. Mocodi Rhenium Rock Stainless Steel Storage Tank
Adapt to your car and camp with it
In recent years, the concept of "drive-in" has become increasingly popular in camping circles. Unlike standard road trips, drive-in camping offers a new "on-the-road" experience: the car and tent become one, transforming the interior into a cozy bedroom while the tent or canopy outside becomes a living room or kitchen.

Connecting your car to a car tent quickly creates a one-bedroom, one-living room space. This unique camping space allows you to cook and heat in winter and enjoy the car's air conditioning in summer, making camping even more comfortable. For overnight camping, choose a car tent with ample space and a comfortable, airtight fit to prevent drafts. Considering the difficulty of setting up, consider an inflatable model.

👉Products pictured:
Mobi Land Rover 3 All-in-one Car Tent

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Mobi Yufeng Car Skylight
A night spent in your car: both wild and comfortable
Driving anywhere, sleeping there. You can open the sunroof and lie back, gazing at the stars, or wake up to the first rays of sunlight and watch the sunrise from the car.
By Wild 11
The main equipment for a car stay is an inflatable bed, which may also require a blanket or sleeping bag depending on the weather. Ideally, an inflatable bed can be adapted to various car models, making it easy to inflate and store. For a quality night, opt for a model with a peach skin finish. It feels like a hotel bed and is comfortable and quiet.

Selected Campsites in China
Xinjiang
By Lost Xiaoqi
Xinjiang is a destination that self-driving enthusiasts never tire of. The Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, the Ili North-South Line, the Silk Road, the Duku Highway, the China-Pakistan Highway...are all fascinating. In spring, you can camp on the grasslands at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, gazing at the snow-capped mountains and dreaming of the stars. In summer, picnic by Sayram Lake in Ili and relax in the lavender fields of Huocheng. In autumn, hike in Kanas and camp in the mountains to admire the morning mist over Hemu Village. In winter, ski at Jiangjun Mountain and experience a snowmobile experience in a white fairytale world. If you're feeling brave, hike and camp in the Taklamakan Desert and explore the Gobi canyons along the Duku Highway.

Western Sichuan

By yoyo

A self-drive trip from Chengdu to Western Sichuan promises a magnificent mountainous journey. The stunning G318 Scenic Highway, Ding Zhen's hometown of Litang, Mount Gongga, the King of Sichuan Mountains, Mount Siguniang, and Daocheng Yading...all of China's renowned natural beauty are gathered here. Western Sichuan offers numerous scenic campgrounds, primarily concentrated around the Yala Snow Mountain and Siguniang Mountains. Camping and driving are available at the Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Yuzixi Starry Sky Camp, Dingcuo in Kangding, and Changpinggou in Siguniang Mountain. Hiking enthusiasts can also experience hiking and camping on routes like the Yading Grand Circle and the Siguniang Mountain Long Crossing.

Qinghai
By Xiaoxiao is here
Qinghai is also a place of stunning beauty. A self-drive tour will reveal the true beauty of "Great Qinghai." The Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, the Qinghai Lake Loop, the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, and the Qaidam Wilderness Route all offer unique charms. Enjoy a relaxing picnic by Qinghai Lake, camp on the grasslands at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, experience a "Mars" motorhome at the Lenghu Mars Geological Park, or even venture out and camp in the uninhabited areas of the Gobi Desert... Of course, all of this requires safety.