The total cost of a 23-day tour in Xinjiang is roughly between 30,000 and 60,000 yuan, depending on personal consumption levels and the chosen tourism products.?
This cost estimate includes the following aspects:?
Accommodation expenses: The average price of a comfortable hotel is about 400 yuan per person per night, while a luxury hotel may cost over 1000 yuan. Different stages of the itinerary may involve choosing different accommodation standards, such as 350 yuan/night for a three-star hotel, 500 yuan/night for a four-star hotel, and 800 yuan/night for a five-star hotel.?
Catering expenses: The cost for three meals a day is approximately 200 yuan per person per day. If local specialty foods are included, it may be slightly higher. Specific catering expenses will also vary depending on personal tastes and consumption habits.?
Transportation costs: These include public transportation within the city, taxi fares, as well as fuel costs and toll fees incurred from chartering a car or self-driving. For example, chartering a car to and from Kanas costs about 2000 yuan, the total fuel cost for a self-driving tour may be 9400 yuan, and toll fees are approximately 3000 yuan (including costs from the place of departure to Xinjiang and within Xinjiang).?
Ticket costs: The ticket prices for various attractions vary, such as 155 yuan/person for Tianshan Tianchi, 160 yuan/person for Kanas, and 110 yuan/person for Sayram Lake. Some attractions may also require additional fees for shuttle buses.?
In addition, there may be some other expenses, such as purchasing clothing, souvenirs, applying for border defense certificates (which may be required for some attractions), and photography expenses.?
In summary, the total cost of a 23-day tour in Xinjiang varies from person to person, but a rough budget can be made based on the estimates of the above-mentioned expenses.?