The cost of traveling to Ili in mid-August varies depending on personal choices and travel styles, but generally speaking, the per capita cost may be several thousand yuan. Here is a detailed analysis of various expenses:?
Transportation expenses:?
Departing from Urumqi, you can choose to take a coach, train, self-drive, charter a car, or join a tour group.?
The one-way cost of a coach is about 150 yuan, and the one-way train ticket price is 78 yuan.?
Self-driving requires an oil cost of about 400-800 yuan, while chartered car fees are about 700-1,200 yuan, and tour group quotations are generally 900-1,500 yuan.?
Catering expenses:?
Restaurants on the grassland have moderate prices, with a full meal costing about 50-100 yuan. Bringing your own food can save expenses.?
Ticket expenses:?
Most scenic spots require a ticket for entry, such as Nalati Grassland with a ticket price of about 180 yuan and Sayram Lake with a ticket price of about 70 yuan. The overall ticket cost is approximately 250-300 yuan.?
Minor grasslands such as Tohulasu have a ticket price of 30 yuan per person.?
Accommodation expenses:?
One-day tours do not involve accommodation, but if you want to spend the night on the grassland, you can choose to camp in a tent (about 100-200 yuan) or stay with local herdsmen (about 150-300 yuan).?
If participating in a multi-day tour, accommodation expenses will be included in the tour group quotation.?
Entertainment expenses:?
On the grassland, there are entertainment activities such as horse riding and archery, with a cost of approximately 50-200 yuan per activity. A comprehensive experience is expected to require an additional payment of 100-300 yuan.?
Other expenses:?
If visiting Nalati Grassland, the cost for a one-day trip (including transportation, tickets, etc.) is approximately 500 yuan.?
Joining a customized tour group, such as an eight-day trip, the cost will include transportation, accommodation, catering, tickets, and other basic expenses, with a per capita cost ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 yuan.?
In summary, the cost of traveling to Ili in mid-August depends on personal choices and travel styles. If choosing an economical travel style, the cost may be lower; if opting for a comfortable or customized travel style, the cost will increase accordingly. Therefore, when planning the itinerary, it is recommended to make a reasonable choice based on personal budget and preferences.?