Today, self-driving has become a mainstream travel choice for both long-distance journeys and local getaways. Over the Labor Day holiday, the “Guizhou Circuit Road Trip” route saw a 233% surge in popularity—making it one of the most sought-after self-drive routes—interest in the Sichuan–Xizang Highway (Route 318) jumped 125%, while coastal drives in Shandong, cross-regional trips through Xinjiang, and the vast Qinghai–Gansu circuit also drew strong interest.