The travel routes and quotations from Baotou to Southern Xinjiang vary due to factors such as travel mode, itinerary arrangements, service standards, and more. Below, we provide you with self-driving tour routes and rough cost estimates for a trip from Baotou to Southern Xinjiang (with Urumqi as the main destination):
I. Travel Routes
Self-driving tour routes are usually divided into the Northern Route and Southern Route:
Northern Route: Baotou → Hohhot → Lanzhou → Xining → Hami → Urumqi. This route is relatively remote, but it offers spectacular natural scenery, including the loess plateau of Gansu, the blue waves of Qinghai Lake, and the snowy mountains of Qinghai, while also allowing visitors to experience the cultural characteristics of ethnic groups like the Hui and Tibetan.
Southern Route: Baotou → Yulin → Yan’an → Xi’an → Yinchuan → Hami → Urumqi. This route is relatively convenient and offers more cultural landscapes, such as Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall and Terracotta Army, while also allowing visitors to experience the customs of ethnic groups like the Hui and Uyghur.
Specific itinerary planning can be adjusted according to personal preferences and schedule, such as selecting attractions and cities to stop at along the way, as well as the duration of visits.
II. Quotation Estimate
The costs of a self-driving tour mainly include transportation expenses (fuel fees, toll fees, possible car rental fees), accommodation expenses, meal expenses, attraction tickets, and other expenses (such as guide service fees, insurance fees, etc.). Below is a rough cost estimate:
Transportation expenses: The estimated one-way self-driving cost (including fuel fees, toll fees, etc.) is RMB 3,000-5,000, with specific costs affected by factors such as vehicle type, fuel prices, road conditions, and more.
Accommodation expenses: Based on stays at four-star and above hotels per night, the average price is approximately RMB 500-800, with specific costs determined by the number of nights stayed and hotel choice.
Meal expenses: Daily meal expenses are calculated at RMB 100-150 per person, with specific costs determined by the number of travel days and personal spending habits.
Attraction tickets: The cost of tickets for various attractions is expected to be approximately RMB 500-800 per person, with specific costs determined by the number of attractions visited and ticket prices.
Other expenses: Including guide service fees, insurance fees, and other potential costs, estimated to be RMB 200-300 per person.
Therefore, the total cost of a self-driving tour from Baotou to Southern Xinjiang (Urumqi) is roughly between RMB 6,000-10,000, and specific costs will also be affected by factors such as personal spending habits, itinerary arrangements, service standards, and more.
Please note that the above quotation is only an estimate, and actual costs may vary due to market changes, personal choices, and other factors. When planning a travel itinerary, it is recommended to understand relevant costs in advance and make a budget plan.