The cost of traveling in southern Xinjiang varies depending on factors such as travel method, number of travel days, accommodation standards, etc., with an average cost of around 3,000 yuan per person. The following is a detailed analysis of the prices for traveling in southern Xinjiang:?
Overall per capita spending: Based on the personal experiences of some travelers, the average cost of traveling in southern Xinjiang is around 3,000 yuan per person, which includes transportation, accommodation, food, and entrance fees to tourist attractions, among other comprehensive services.?
Transportation costs:?
Airplane tickets: Round-trip airplane tickets from other cities in China to major cities in southern Xinjiang, such as Kashgar, may range from 2,000 to 4,000 yuan per person during peak seasons, and are cheaper during off-peak seasons, costing around 1,000 to 2,500 yuan per person.?
Train: Train fares are relatively cheap. For example, a hard sleeper ticket from Urumqi to Kashgar costs around 300 to 500 yuan, and a soft sleeper ticket costs around 500 to 800 yuan.?
Chartered car: Chartering a car is a convenient way to get around in southern Xinjiang. The daily cost of chartering a car is around 800 to 1,500 yuan (including driver fees, fuel costs, toll fees, etc.), and sharing the cost among multiple people can be relatively economical.?
Lodging costs: There is a large price difference between hotels and homestays in southern Xinjiang. Budget hotels cost approximately 200 to 400 yuan per room per night, mid-range hotels cost 400 to 800 yuan per room per night, and high-end hotels cost over 800 yuan per room per night. Homestays cost around 100 to 300 yuan per room per night.?
Food and beverage costs: A regular local specialty meal costs around 30 to 80 yuan per person. High-end restaurants or specialty feasts may cost 100 to over 200 yuan per person. The prices of fruits and snacks in southern Xinjiang are also quite affordable.?
Specific tourism product fees: For example, if you choose the ‘Yuanman Southern Xinjiang Special Train’ for a 10-day tour, the price for a lower berth in a soft sleeper carriage is 6,990 yuan per person, and 5,190 yuan for a lower berth in a hard sleeper carriage.?
In summary, the cost of traveling in southern Xinjiang varies depending on personal choices and travel methods, but overall, a budget of around 3,000 yuan per person is a relatively reasonable range.?