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#ShareYourTravelBudget: A Woman Spent 6,000 RMB on a Two-Week Trip to Xinjiang Without a Car Before setting off, I was quite concerned about the difficulty of exploring Xinjiang without a car. However, it turned out to be surprisingly easy, and the experience was excellent. Xiaohongshu has a public transportation guide for each attraction. With enough time and patience, you can enjoy Xinjiang on your own. People online say Xinjiang is expensive, and they're right, especially during peak season. It's cheaper in the off-season. I'm not a budget traveler, and I've stayed in chain hotels and B&Bs (except for the space capsule at Lake Sayram). Xinjiang food is inexpensive and delicious. However, my total expenses are just a guide (I think I'm right). If you're traveling to Xinjiang and wondering which grasslands to visit, I recommend choosing two or three. I've already been to four. My current ranking is: Xiahe > Chonggu Chitai > Kurdenning > Karajun (my personal opinion). Xiahe, which was initially not on my itinerary, has become my favorite. Driving to Chonggu Chitai takes longer and is prone to motion sickness. If you're worried about travel, I recommend Kerdening. After the whole trip, I felt compelled to visit Lake Seyram and Sita. I decided to spend two days at Lake Seyram as well. If the weather wasn't good, I could continue my trip the next day. 15-Day Itinerary: Days 1-2: Urumqi Days 3-4: Urumqi → Yining Days 5-6: Yining → Sayram Lake → Yining Days 7-8-9: Yining → Kurdening → Teges Days 10-11: Teges, Bagua → Kalajun Days 12-13: Teges, Bagua → Qiangguchitai Days 14-15: Qiangguchitai → Xiata (Itinerary details on pages 10-11) #SoloTravel #HowToTravelSoloXinjiang #QuitTravel #WhatToTravelInXinjiang #Yili #SayramLake #Kuldening #Kalajun #Xiata #Qiongkushitai
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