The cost of traveling to Yili in May varies depending on the travel method and selected attractions, with per capita costs roughly ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan.?
If choosing to travel by self-drive, according to a strategy guide from February 2025, the costs for a two-person self-drive tour of the Yili ring road include airfare (about 3,500 yuan per person round trip), hotel (about 300 yuan per night, with a total varying depending on the number of days), car rental and fuel costs (car rental at 425 yuan per day, fuel costs varying depending on the itinerary), drone rental fee (100 yuan per day), and scenic area admission fees (several main attractions totaling about 340 to 680 yuan per person, depending on the number of attractions visited). When these costs are added together, the per capita cost will be relatively high.?
If choosing to join a tour group, according to information from December 2024, the average cost per person for a 7-day, 6-night tour group to Yili, Xinjiang, is approximately between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan, with specific prices determined by the specific situation of the chosen tour group.?
In addition, information indicates that the starting price for a per capita cost of the Yili Flower Sea tour in May is 2,000 yuan.?
It is worth noting that some scenic areas may be open to the public free of charge in May, but some attractions within the scenic areas may charge a certain amount of admission fees, such as Sayram Lake, and the specific prices are subject to the actual announcements made by the scenic areas.?
Therefore, the specific cost of traveling to Yili in May needs to be calculated based on individual travel plans, selected attractions, and travel methods.?