Tourism consumption in Xinjiang involves multiple aspects. Below is a detailed summary of various expenses:?
Transportation Expenses?
Air tickets: Air ticket prices vary depending on the departure location and season. For example, departing from Guangdong, the round-trip air ticket cost per capita may be as high as 6000 yuan in July and August, while it only costs 3000-4000 yuan in June and September.?
Local transportation: Chartering a car is expensive, with an ordinary SUV costing about 500-600 yuan per day, a 7-seater business van costing 800-1000 yuan, and a 9-seater van costing 1200-1500 yuan. If you choose public transportation, buses and trains are relatively cheaper.?
For self-drive travel, consider fuel and car rental costs.?
Lodging Expenses?
Hotels: Choosing a cost-effective hotel costs about 100-150 yuan per night. Accommodation costs are lower in counties or towns, and around 500 yuan can get you a decent stay.?
Homestays or youth hostels: Prices are around 60-80 yuan/night, suitable for tourists who like to experience local customs.?
Dining Expenses?
Daily dining: Each meal costs approximately 30-50 yuan, and 200 yuan per day can meet basic needs.?
Xinjiang is rich in delicacies, such as grilled meat, hand-grabbed rice, and mutton skewers.?
Attraction Ticket Costs?
Ordinary attractions: Ticket prices for attractions in Xinjiang are relatively affordable, generally ranging from 50-100 yuan.?
Main attractions: For attractions such as Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati, the total per capita ticket cost is expected to reach 1000-1500 yuan.?
Other Expenses?
Cultural tourism activities: Various cultural tourism activities are held in cities and prefectures across Xinjiang, such as cultural performances, museum exhibitions, tourism promotions, sports events, and folk activities. These activities may require additional fees or be included in the ticket price.?
Shopping for local specialties: Purchasing local specialties such as yogurt knots, fried milk cubes, red dates with nuts, raisins, etc., will also increase tourism consumption.?
Comprehensive Budget?
An 8-day trip to Xinjiang: The budget is roughly around 4000-6000 yuan, depending on personal spending habits and the chosen travel method.?
Self-drive travel: If you choose to travel by car, the per capita cost may be higher because you need to pay for car rental fees, fuel costs, etc. But self-drive travel is also more flexible and free, allowing you to arrange your itinerary according to personal preferences.?
In general, tourism consumption in Xinjiang varies from person to person. However, through the above summary, one can roughly understand the range of various expenses and make a more reasonable budget plan.?