What is the general price range for accommodation in Xinjiang?
Economy chain hotels: 150–300 RMB/night, comfortable hotels: 300–600 RMB, boutique guesthouses and cabins: 300–800 RMB, starry sky tents: 500–1200 RMB (higher in peak season). What is the approximate price range for accommodations in Xinjiang? Collected here are the most frequently asked questions and answers about traveling to Xinjiang: documents, safety, seasons, altitude, guides and drivers, and dietary restrictions. Spend three minutes before your trip to get everything clear.
- Budget Chains: 150–300 RMB/night, widely available in county towns, clean and sufficient.
- Comfortable: 300–600 RMB, more options in Urumqi/Kashgar/Yining.
- Unique Accommodations: Kanas cabins, ancient town homestays 300–800 RMB; stargazing tent camps 500–1200 RMB, more expensive if including bathrooms.
- Peak Season Factor: July–September and National Day, prices increase 30–100%, He Mu and Sailimu Lake have the steepest increases, booking early is the number one way to save money.