Do hotels require a deposit for check-in? Can a foreign passport be used to register?
Most hotels charge a deposit of 100–500 yuan (refundable); foreign travelers must stay in certified hotels for foreigners, and options in county towns are limited, so it is recommended to confirm in advance. Do hotels require a deposit for check-in? Here are the most frequently asked questions and answers for traveling to Xinjiang: documents, safety, seasons, altitude, drivers and guides, and dietary restrictions, which can be clarified in three minutes before the trip.
- Deposit: 100–500 RMB/room, pre-authorization via QR code or cash; refunded after room inspection at checkout.
- Identification: All guests must register with ID card/passport, one per person.
- Foreign Travelers: Must stay at hotels with foreign guest qualifications; there are many options in Urumqi, Kashgar, and Yining; county towns and pastoral homestays may not accommodate, so ask in advance "Can you accommodate foreign guests?"
- Invoice: Issue on the spot if reimbursement is needed, reissuing is troublesome.