The cost of a July trip to Yili varies from person to person, but it can be estimated based on some typical expenses. Here is a rough overview of costs:
Transportation Cost
Car Rental: July and August are peak tourist seasons, and car rental fees are relatively high. The daily rental fee for an urban SUV is approximately 350 yuan, plus an insurance fee of 50 yuan, for a total daily cost of 400 yuan. If rented for 7 days, the car rental fee will be approximately 2800 yuan.
Accommodation Cost
Hotels/Homestays: During July and August, the prices of hotels and homestays in the Yili area are generally higher, ranging from 400 yuan to 2000 yuan per night. To save budget, you can choose an economy hotel or share a room with another person, with an average cost of around 200 yuan per person per night.
Dining Cost
Local restaurants: Tasting local specialty dishes in Yili, the cost of a regular meal ranges from 30 to 100 yuan. If you dine out twice a day with an average spending of 50 yuan per meal, the total dining cost for 7 days will be approximately 700 yuan.
Attraction Tickets
Main attractions: Sailimu Lake ticket 145 yuan/person, Xiata Ancient Road ticket + shuttle bus 80 yuan/person, Nalati Grassland ticket 135 yuan/person, etc. The ticket fee will vary depending on the number of attractions visited.
Total Estimate
Assuming a 7-day car rental, 6 nights of accommodation (economy type), dining out twice a day, and visiting major attractions, the approximate cost for one person is: car rental fee of 2800 yuan + accommodation fee (6 nights × 200 yuan/night) = 1200 yuan + dining fee of 700 yuan + attraction ticket fee (calculated based on specific attractions visited, assumed to be around 500 yuan) = approximately 5200 yuan.
Please note that this is only a rough estimate. Actual costs will vary based on personal choices such as car model, accommodation conditions, dining standards, and the number of attractions visited. For a more accurate budget estimate, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and inquire about relevant cost information.