The total budget for a March trip to Yili is approximately 4,000-8,000 yuan, with specific expenses varying based on itinerary, accommodation, dining, and other choices. Below is a more detailed explanation of expenses:?
Transportation expenses:?
Round-trip airfare: approximately 2,000-3,000 yuan, with specific prices affected by factors such as departure location and ticket purchase time.?
Local chartered or rented car expenses: approximately 500-1,000 yuan per day, varying based on vehicle type, itinerary length, etc.?
Lodging expenses:?
Budget hotels: approximately 200-400 yuan per night.?
Mid-to-high-end hotels: approximately 400-800 yuan per night. Some scenic areas also offer yurt accommodations with relatively lower prices.?
Dining expenses:?
Approximately 100-200 yuan per person per day. Xinjiang’s specialty foods, such as Big Plate Chicken, Spicy Numbing Chicken, and mutton skewers, are moderately priced.?
Attraction tickets:?
The ticket prices for various attractions vary, ranging from approximately 100-300 yuan. Some scenic areas, such as Yili Grassland and Nalati Grassland, have ticket prices between 60-80 yuan, while Aerial Grassland has a ticket price of 75 yuan.?
Other expenses:?
Miscellaneous expenses such as horse riding, shopping, and entertainment are approximately 500-1,000 yuan, with specific costs depending on personal interests and choices.?
In addition, the overall cost will vary depending on the itinerary. For example, an 8-day tour of Yili may have a budget as low as 3,000 yuan, or it may be several thousand yuan higher due to including more attractions and activities.?
. Therefore, when planning your itinerary, it is recommended to choose a suitable route and accommodation and dining standards based on your personal budget and schedule.?