Xinjiang Travel Tips: Chartered Car Edition?
1. Preparations Before Chartering a Car?
Choose a Formal Company: Ensure that the travel agency or chartered car company has a business license, qualification certificate, and operating license to avoid having no complaint channel if issues arise with subsequent itineraries or services?
Sign a Contract: Sign a formal tourism contract before traveling, noting the vehicle type, itinerary, and detailed costs, especially the refund policy in case of not being able to travel due to special reasons (such as the pandemic)?
Confirm Costs: Costs should include all vehicle-related expenses (insurance, parking fees, fuel fees, toll fees, driver accommodation, driver meal allowance, etc.), to avoid additional costs later?
2. Choice of Vehicle Type?
Sedans, SUVs, Minivans: Road conditions in Xinjiang are good, and various vehicle types can travel normally. However, considering the long distances between attractions in Xinjiang, it is recommended to choose SUVs or minivans with higher comfort?
Number of Seats: Choose the appropriate number of seats based on the number of travelers. A 5-seat car is suitable for 4 passengers (including the driver), and a 7-seat minivan is suitable for 5-6 passengers (including the driver), ensuring a comfortable journey?
3. Precautions for Chartering a Car?
Special Road Segments Restrictions: Understand and comply with restrictions on special road segments, such as the Yizhao Highway restricting non-commercial vehicles with fewer than 5 seats, and the Duku Highway restricting vehicles with fewer than 7 seats?
Driver Qualification: Check the driver’s ID card and driver’s license to ensure the driver has legal driving qualifications and is familiar with local road conditions and language?
Itinerary Planning: Communicate with the driver in advance about the itinerary, including route selection (highway or national road), stopping time at attractions, etc., to ensure the itinerary is reasonable and flexible for adjustments?
Additional Service Fee: Some attractions (such as Sayram Lake, Nalati) may require an additional payment of road tolls and service fees to the driver?
4. Chartered Car Cost Reference?
7-Seat Minivan: The daily chartered car cost is approximately between 1000-1500 yuan?
7-Seat SUV: The daily chartered car cost is approximately between 1400-1800 yuan?
Large Coach: Coaches with 14-39 seats, with daily costs ranging from 2500-5000 yuan?
5. Recommended Itinerary?
Kanas Round Trip: Starting from Urumqi, passing through attractions such as Colorful Beach, Kanas Three Bays, Hemu Scenic Area, etc., experience the natural scenery of Xinjiang?
Yili Round Trip: Starting from Urumqi, visit attractions such as Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Lavender Manor, etc., and experience the romance and tranquility of Xinjiang?
Through the above tips, I hope it can help you avoid pitfalls during your chartered car trip in Xinjiang and enjoy a pleasant and unforgettable journey!?