French Vintage Car Silk Road Journey Realizes Dreams in China
About 80 European drivers traveled from France in 33 vintage cars along the Silk Road, driving about 5,700 km in China and finally arriving in Beijing. The event promoted cultural tourism exchange and showcased China's self-drive tourism potential.
Impact and considerations
Demonstrates the potential of inbound self-drive tourism, promoting innovation and international promotion of China's tourism products.
Key points
- The convoy departed from France, passed through 10 Eurasian countries, covering about 15,000 km.
- Drove about 5,700 km in China, entering from Kashgar and ending in Beijing.
- Average age of drivers is 67, including 96- and 93-year-old participants.
- Chinese enthusiasts used 3D printing to repair vintage car parts.
- The event explored the integration of automobile and cultural tourism.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- 中国旅游新闻网
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 8 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 8 Sept 2026, 18:01
- Last updated
- 8 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- China Tourism News：老爷车丝路旅行 这群老外圆梦了-中国旅游新闻网Document (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 8 Sept 2026, 08:00