How much would it roughly cost for one person to travel to Xinjiang?
Budget option for 8 days is about 5,000–7,000 yuan (excluding major transportation): staying in hostels, taking shuttle buses, or carpooling; the comfortable option with shared private car for 8 days is about 9,000–12,000 yuan. How much does it cost for one person to travel in Xinjiang? Here are the most frequently asked questions and answers about traveling in Xinjiang: documents, safety, seasons, altitude, drivers and guides, and dietary restrictions—you can understand them in just three minutes before your trip.
- Economy: Hostel beds 60—120 CNY/night, shuttle buses, daily average 600—800 CNY, Northern Xinjiang classic route 8 days 5000—7000 CNY.
- Comfort: Carpooling 200—400 CNY/person/day, hotel standard room 300—500 CNY/night, daily average 1000—1500 CNY.
- Major Transportation: Mainland China—Urumqi round-trip off-season 1500—2500 CNY, peak season 3000 CNY, big difference for early booking.
- Money-Saving Tips: Carpool according to route to gather people, travel off-peak, compare scenic spot tickets online in advance; eating at night markets costs half compared to restaurants.