The cost of traveling to Yili in August varies depending on the travel mode and specific itinerary, but it is roughly between 3000-8000 yuan per person. The following is a detailed analysis of the expenses:?
Transportation expenses:?
Self-driving: The fuel cost is about 400-800 yuan (estimated one-way trip from Urumqi to Yili). Car rental fees vary based on the vehicle type, ranging from 200 to 1000 yuan per day, with an 8-day self-driving tour car rental cost of about 1600-8000 yuan.?
Chartered car: The cost is about 700-1200 yuan (one-way).?
Tour groups: Quotes are generally 900-1500 yuan (including transportation).?
Ticket fees:?
The total ticket fees for major attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata Ancient Road are approximately 250-380 yuan per person.?
Dining expenses:?
Restaurants on the grassland have moderate prices, with a full meal costing about 50-100 yuan. If you choose to bring your own food, you can save expenses. During the self-driving tour, the per capita dining expense is about 200 yuan per day, totaling 1600 yuan per person for 8 days.?
Accommodation expenses:?
One-day tours do not involve accommodation, but if you need to spend the night on the grassland, you can choose to camp in a tent (costing about 100-200 yuan) or stay with local herdsmen (priced between 150-300 yuan). The prices of hotels and homestays are mostly 400-2000 yuan per night, with an average accommodation cost of about 800-4000 yuan per person for 8 days.?
Other expenses:?
Entertainment activities such as horse riding and archery cost approximately 50-200 yuan per activity, and a comprehensive experience is expected to require an additional payment of 100-300 yuan.?
During the self-driving tour, the total toll fees (such as highway tolls) do not exceed 500 yuan.?
In summary, the cost of traveling to Yili in August is influenced by various factors, including transportation mode, accommodation standard, dining expenses, and whether to participate in additional entertainment activities. Therefore, specific expenses need to be planned according to personal needs and budget.?