Caravanistan

I don't have any updates regarding this. This is something that someone needs to do so can get more relevant information. I collect information from what I hear and see. If someone really wants to do this we can support but with limited time as I just do this on my free-time

Hi, you can rent a car as they might not ask for the DL. But that does not mean you are driving legally. The biggest issue is if something happens they will be regarded 100% guilty of whatever as they don't have the correct DL. There is some mutual recognition of DL, for example, French, Serbian, Ma...

Hi, as far as I understand, a provisional license is only for rental cars and is valid only in the province where it has been applied. You better check with the DNV where you plan to drive. For example if you apply in Shanghai and plan also to drive in Beijing you need to verify if Shanghai DL is va...

Hi, driving with your car is possible but requires a lot of paperwork and patience. I was able to obtain documents from the Vehicle Management Station of Traffic Police Headquarters of Shanghai Public Security Bureau. I translated it, and the original version is also on the page.

Hi, according to the officer in the Vehicle Management Station of Traffic Police Headquarters of Shanghai Public Security Bureau a guide is not needed. Please notice this was in Shanghai. Personally cannot say if it would be but when applying for a visa for DIY travel maybe it is mandatory. This is ...

Done some minor research about getting a temporary license plate for China for foreign-registered car/RV if anyone is interested.
It will not be easy, but I think it could be done with many documents and patience.
Car to China

Hi, played around with Google My Maps and made our road trip to Inner Mongolia with pictures.
This trip was some time ago but golden memories remain
Shanghai-Inner Mongolia road trip 2021

No need local guide . I live in China and have a Chinese driving license. You can rent the RV as a foreigner, but I have the benefit that my wife is from China and normally it is easier when renting under her name. To be reminded only a Chinese driving license is approved (some countries have mutua...

Family traveling in China by RV/caravan. We have been renting RV several times in China and blogging about our experiences. Several campgrounds were visited and made some small reviews about the places. The biggest issue might be the Chinese driving license but as a tourist, you can obtain a tempora...

This summer we rented a caravan from Shanghai and drove all the way up to Inner Mongolia. Made an informative page for the caravan about traffic laws and also included a short review of the Chinese-made caravan. The travel blog is coming as soon as I have time, need to work also :D . Information car...