What are the expenses for traveling in Xinjiang, and what is the price of traveling in Xinjiang?
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Chartered car expenses
The cost of chartered tours in Xinjiang is higher compared to other places. The reason is simple: Xinjiang is far away, and the costs are high.
Generally, the cost of a 5-seat sedan is around 600-1000 yuan per day, which includes the driver’s labor fee, fuel fee, and toll fees. It does not include the driver’s board and lodging expenses. If the hotel is booked by the travel agency, there may be a driver’s accommodation agreement between the hotel and the travel agency. Some are free, while some only charge a bed fee of 80-100 yuan, which is quite cost-effective. This chartered car fee basically does not limit the number of kilometers per day, as long as it does not run at night.
The cost of a 5-seat SUV is slightly higher, about 100-150 yuan more per day. The general models are domestic brands like哈弗, Huanghai, Landwind, or joint ventures like Hyundai, Kia, etc.
The price for a 5-seat SUV is higher, such as the frequently used Toyota Land Cruiser, which averages around 1500-1800 yuan per day. This is also an all-inclusive price.
Entrance fees
The entrance fees for scenic areas in Xinjiang are relatively expensive, and most scenic areas have shuttle buses. The total cost of all entrance fees and shuttle buses for the Kanas loop is around 900 yuan, and for the Yili Grassland loop, it is around 700 yuan. Therefore, the total cost of all entrance fees and shuttle buses for the Northern Xinjiang loop is around 1600 yuan.
Accommodation expenses
The accommodation conditions in Xinjiang are somewhat different from those in the mainland, especially within scenic areas, which are relatively lower. However, the prices are not low at all, especially during the peak season in July, August, and September. Accommodation within scenic areas is extremely high. In the Kanas scenic area, a room that can be considered three-star standard costs around 800-1000 yuan per night, while a four-star room costs around 1500 yuan. Along the way, the hotel accommodation for three-star standards is generally around 280-400 yuan per room. Therefore, when budgeting for accommodation expenses, it is more reliable to budget around 200 yuan per day.
Dining expenses
Xinjiang’s cuisine is mainly based on wheat noodles, complemented by beef and mutton, with a relatively heavy taste. The most common fast food includes noodles with sauce (commonly known as ‘La Tiao Zi’), fried noodles, pilaf, meatball soup, etc. Generally, you can get full with 20-25 yuan. Sichuan cuisine is also very common in Xinjiang, with a per capita consumption of around 30-50 yuan. It is recommended to mainly eat fast food in scenic areas and not to easily try so-called specialties, as they are very expensive and may not be authentic. On the contrary, there are some special snacks and delicacies in the cities or small counties along the way. The drivers usually know about them and can take you there to taste.
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