The cost of traveling in southern Xinjiang varies from person to person, but it generally includes major expenses such as transportation, lodging, catering, and tickets, with an overall budget ranging from a few thousand yuan to over ten thousand yuan.?
Below are some specific items and approximate expenses for traveling in southern Xinjiang:?
Transportation expenses?
Air tickets: The round-trip air ticket price from other cities in China to major cities in southern Xinjiang, such as Kashgar, may range from 2000 yuan to 4000 yuan during peak seasons and be cheaper during off-peak seasons, approximately 1000 yuan to 2500 yuan.?
There may also be cases where the one-way ticket price is 1580 yuan to 1820 yuan.?
Train: The hard sleeper ticket price from Urumqi to Kashgar is approximately 300 yuan to 500 yuan, and the soft sleeper ticket price is 500 yuan to 800 yuan.?
Local transportation: The cost of chartering a car depends on the vehicle type and the number of travel days, generally ranging from 800 yuan to 1500 yuan per day (including driver fees, fuel costs, toll fees, etc.). Some cities in southern Xinjiang have long-distance buses, public buses, and other public transportation means, with ticket prices varying according to distance, generally ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan.?
Lodging expenses?
Hotels: The prices of hotels in southern Xinjiang vary greatly. Budget hotels cost about 200 yuan to 400 yuan per room per night, mid-range hotels cost 400 yuan to 800 yuan per room, and luxury hotels cost over 800 yuan per room per night.?
Homestays: The price per night is approximately 100 yuan to 300 yuan per room. Some homestays with unique decorations and better locations may have higher prices.?
Catering expenses?
Local specialty cuisine: A regular meal of local specialty dishes costs about 30 yuan to 80 yuan per person. For high-end restaurants or specialty feasts, the per capita cost may be 100 yuan to over 200 yuan.?
Fruits and snacks: The fruits in southern Xinjiang are very sweet and the prices are relatively affordable, such as grapes, Hami melons, watermelons, etc., with prices ranging from a few yuan to more than ten yuan per kilogram. The prices of snacks are also relatively cheap, such as roasted naan and yogurt, with prices ranging from 5 yuan to 15 yuan per serving.?
Ticket expenses?
The ticket prices for major attractions in southern Xinjiang vary. For example, the Old City of Kashgar is free, but some attractions inside, such as the Id Kah Mosque, have a ticket price of around 45 yuan; the Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau has a ticket price of about 50 yuan; and the Kuqa Grand Canyon has a ticket price of about 40 yuan, etc.?
In addition, there are some other expenses, such as equipment purchases (outdoor equipment, etc.), shopping expenses (local specialty goods, etc.). These expenses vary from person to person, and specific amounts cannot be given. But overall, the consumption level for traveling in southern Xinjiang is moderate, and tourists can make reasonable plans according to their own budgets and needs.?
The above information is for reference only. Actual expenses may vary due to factors such as personal itinerary and consumption habits.?