North China Camping Market Moves Toward Maturity and Value for Money

The 2026 Shijiazhuang RV and Camping Festival was held from 10 to 13 September at the Hutuo River Art Ecological Island in Zhengding county. iiMedia Research data shows growth stabilising after a high-growth phase, with the core camping economy expected to approach 500 billion yuan by 2030. Liu Xiaolong, secretary-general of the Beijing RV, Camping and Self-Driving Tourism Association, said the northern peak season runs from April to October, with Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei resources complementing each other and Hebei becoming a key weekend destination. Equipment vendors report a shift from full-kit purchases to lightweight, on-demand buying.