The travel expenses for going to Yili at the end of January vary from person to person, but they can be roughly estimated based on some common expenses:?
Transportation expenses:?
Air ticket: The air ticket price from Beijing to Yili is approximately 2000 yuan, and from Shanghai to Yili is approximately 2500 yuan. The specific price will vary depending on your departure location and ticket purchase date.?
Train: If you choose to take the train, the hard sleeper ticket price from Beijing to Yili is approximately 500 yuan, and from Shanghai to Yili is approximately 600 yuan.?
Accommodation expenses:?
Hotel prices in Yili vary according to different grades. Hotels or homestays of medium price range cost approximately 200-400 yuan per night. If you choose a high-end hotel, the cost will be higher.?
Scenic spot ticket expenses:?
The prices of scenic spot tickets in the Yili area vary, ranging from free to several hundred yuan. For example, the ticket price for Nalati Grassland is 65 yuan, the ticket price for Karakunlun Grassland is 95 yuan, and the ticket price for Sayram Lake is 120 yuan. If you plan to visit multiple scenic spots, it is recommended to purchase combined tickets or a package, which are often more cost-effective than individual tickets.?
Catering expenses:?
In Yili, if you choose local specialty snacks and ordinary restaurants for three meals a day, it will probably cost 100-150 yuan. If you choose more economical restaurants or purchase ingredients at the market to cook yourself, the cost will be reduced accordingly.?
Other expenses:?
Local transportation: such as renting a car or carpooling for sightseeing, the expenses will vary. The cost of renting a car is approximately 400 to 600 yuan, and the cost of carpooling is approximately 100 to 200 yuan.?
Miscellaneous spending: such as purchasing souvenirs, participating in local cultural activities, etc., will also increase travel expenses.?
In summary, the approximate travel expenses for going to Yili at the end of January are as follows (based on a single person and medium consumption level):?
Transportation expenses: approximately 2000 yuan (air ticket) or approximately 500 yuan (train)?
Accommodation expenses: approximately 1800 yuan (calculated at 200 yuan per night for a total of 9 nights, considering that the end of January may span into early February, so a slightly longer duration is estimated)?
Scenic spot ticket expenses: approximately 500 yuan (estimated based on the number of scenic spots visited)?
Catering expenses: approximately 1350 yuan (calculated at 150 yuan per day for a total of 9 days)?
Other expenses: approximately 500 yuan (including local transportation, miscellaneous spending, etc.)?
Total: Approximately 5150 yuan for the air ticket plan and 3650 yuan for the train plan. This is only a rough estimate, and specific expenses need to be adjusted according to personal preferences, spending habits, and the actual itinerary.?