Travel costs for summer (typically June to August) in Yili vary from person to person, but mainly include transportation, accommodation, dining, and attraction tickets as the main expenses. Here is a rough cost estimate:?
One. Transportation Costs?
Car Rental for Self-Drive: From July to August, the daily rental fee for a city SUV is approximately 350 yuan, plus an insurance fee of 50 yuan, totaling 400 yuan per day. If you rent a car for 8 days, the rental fee will be approximately 3,200 yuan. The cost for an economic car is relatively lower, with a daily total cost of 250-300 yuan.?
Public Transportation: If you choose to travel by plane or train, you need to calculate the cost based on your departure location. For example, the round-trip airfare from Lijiang to Urumqi is approximately 2,000 yuan (economy class), while the train ticket price is relatively lower, at around 1,000 yuan.?
Two. Accommodation Costs?
Yili offers a variety of accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to high-end homestays. The average nightly price for a standard double room ranges from 100 to 500 yuan, depending on the location, class, and peak or off-peak season of the selected hotel or homestay. If you choose a budget hotel, the accommodation cost for 8 nights will be approximately 800-4,000 yuan.?
Three. Dining Costs?
In Yili, tasting local specialty foods is a delight. Generally speaking, the cost of a regular meal ranges from 30 to 100 yuan, depending on the restaurant’s class and food choices. If you dine out twice a day, with an average spend of 50-100 yuan per meal, the total dining cost for 8 days will be approximately 800-1,600 yuan.?
Four. Attraction Ticket Costs?
The ticket prices for major attractions in Yili, such as Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, range from approximately 100 to 300 yuan. If you plan to visit multiple major attractions, the total ticket cost will increase. For example, the ticket price for Sayram Lake plus shuttle bus is 145 yuan per person, and the ticket price for Nalati Grassland plus shuttle bus is 135 yuan per person.?
Five. Total Cost Estimate?
Considering all the above costs comprehensively, the total cost for an 8-day self-drive tour of Yili in summer is roughly between 5,000 and 8,000 yuan, depending on personal choices and spending habits. If you choose public transportation and stay at budget hotels, the cost may be relatively lower; if you pursue more comfortable accommodation and dining experiences, the cost will increase accordingly.?
Please note that the above costs are only estimates, and actual costs may vary due to factors such as season, region, and personal preferences. When planning your trip, it is recommended to understand and budget for related costs in advance to ensure a pleasant journey.?