If you travel Qinghai, what is the budget? How much should you prepare? In fact, the cost of a trip to Qinghai varies greatly according to your travel route, travel time, and other expenses (such as connecting flights, accommodation, etc.).
Please take a moment to read the article below, which may help manage your travel expenses.
Cost On Traffic
The cost of transportation to Qinghai mainly depends on the mode of transportation you choose and the departure point.
1. Get to Qinghai By Plane
There are seven airports in Qinghai Province, of which Xining Caojiapu International Airport in Xining is the most commonly used by tourists, as it operates flights between most cities in China.
Get to Qinghai From Asian Cities:
Bangkok --> Xining: around $200-$800
Tokyo-->Xining: around $200-$1100
Seoul-->Xining: around $250-$550
Kuala Lumpur-->Xining: around $250-$1300
Get to Qinghai From China Mainland:
Beijing-->Xining: around $70-$350
Shanghai-->Xining: around $70-$400
Guangzhou-->Xining: around $100-$200
2. Get to Qinghai By Train
It is suggeted to choose Xining Railway Station, which operates high-speed trains on the Silk Road from Xi’an to Urumqi, as well as regular trains to major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Lhasa, Chengdu and Taiyuan. Prices range from $30 to $500, depending on the city where you take the train and choose the business-class seat, first-class seat or second-class seat.
Beijing-->Xining: around $30-$360
Shanghai-->Xining: around $36-$420
Guangzhou-->Xining: around $42-$470
Hangzhou-->Xinning: around $35-$420
3. A large portion of Qinghai's tourism budget will be spent on shuttle services from one attraction to another. The fee will be charged per kilometer during the daily trip and depends on the travel season and the vehicle types to the tourist attractions in Qinghai.
Cost On Food
There is not much difference between the cost of eating in the off-season and the peak season. Although the Northwest China economy is backward, the cost of eating is not too low, such as vegetables and meat dishes are not too cheap. The per capita cost is about 100 yuan a day. You can try some local specialties, such as beef and mutton here is very good, you can have a big meal.
For details on what to eat, please refer to our Qinghai Food Guide.
Cost On Accommodation
The cost of your hotel depends on your preferences, whether you want an affordable or luxurious stay. Due to the tourist season, accommodation prices in Qinghai vary greatly. We recommend that you choose a four-star hotel with a western-style breakfast buffet. Besides, the service and facilities are acceptable to you.
The cost of accommodation in Qinghai also depends on the location you choose. In the major cities of Qinghai Province such as Xining and Golmud, hotel prices are usually higher, while in remote areas, accommodation costs may be relatively cheaper, but conditions are not good.
Xining has a variety of hotels ranging from $30 to $90 per night. For most tourists, we recommend you choose a four-star hotel near downtown, because its price is generally around $60/night, with a better location, relatively comfortable accommodation, and reasonable price.
