Xinjiang tourism discourages? Hangzhou tourists queuing in scenic spots in Xinjiang: fake, crying tourists due to road congestion in Duku | Xinjiang | Scenic Area
"This summer, there are 'disappearing tickets' being staged, with less than tickets for Karajun and Xiata in Xinjiang. Hotel prices have skyrocketed several times and people have to queue up at the hotel front desk to wait for rooms. The tourism situation is even more explosive than last year."
Recently, entries such as "Xinjiang Duku Road Crying", "Xinjiang Hotel Prices Soaring", and "Traffic Restrictions in Multiple Scenic Spots in Xinjiang" have made headlines on social media. According to the official WeChat official account of Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Complaints, the ticket pre-sale plan of Xiata Tourist Scenic Area has been adjusted to a 7-day pre-sale period since the middle and late June. During the same period, the traffic of vehicles in Qiaxi National Forest Park is limited, and the number of vehicles that can be received per day is temporarily 1500.
What is the real situation?
Hangzhou tourists queuing in Bayinbuluke:
There aren't many people now, but the price of Tongtuan Line is increasing
"Today, I felt that the number of people waiting in line in Bayinbuluke Scenic Area was small. Why are everyone complaining about blocking up?" At 11 o'clock this morning, Qijia, a tourist from Hangzhou, showed her queuing photos in Bayinbuluke to reporters. In the photo, tourists stand on the scenic trail in groups of three or two. According to the official WeChat account of Bayinbuluke Scenic Area, as of 12:00 on July 2nd, the scenic area has attracted 3000 tourists.
Is there any feedback on scenic spot congestion and severe queuing on the internet?
Qijia flew from Hangzhou to Urumqi Airport on June 29th and then transferred to a bus for a group tour of Xinjiang. I have checked in to scenic spots such as Sailimu Lake and did not encounter any congestion along the way. However, she also gave feedback that many scenic spots in Xinjiang need to make reservations in advance and compete for tickets. Located more than 70 kilometers southeast of Gongliu County in the upper reaches of the Jirgalang River, the Qiaxi Scenic Area is limited to 1500 vehicles per day. Self driving guests must book a vehicle before purchasing tickets to play; The Xia Ta Scenic Area located on Culture Street in Zhaosu County, Ili Prefecture is limited to 3800 tickets starting from June 14, 2023, and reservations must be made one week in advance.
Qi Jia also told the Chao News reporter that according to the local team leader's estimate, Xinjiang is expected to experience a peak in passenger traffic around July 10th, with hotel prices slightly increasing, and the prices of Hangzhou Xinjiang tour groups also rising accordingly. "The price I quoted for the group line this time is 9000 yuan/person, for a total of 7 days. Starting from July, the price for the same group line is about 10000 yuan/person to 12000 yuan/person."
However, in response to issues such as hotel price increases, many local authorities in Xinjiang have taken action. In Hejing County, where Qijia punched in Bayinbuluke today, the official official account "Hejing Cultural Tourism" recently released the price list of standard rooms of Bayinbuluke Hotel: the hotel price is 800 yuan or less, the home stay price is 1200 yuan or less, and the price of Mujiale is 600 yuan or less.
Why is it so congested at the end of June?
The old leader speculates that it will collide with a local festival
Why is there such a big difference between the latest feedback from tourists and the online situation?
"From June 27th to June 30th, it is the local Gurban Festival in Xinjiang. Coupled with weekends, many locals have also come to the surrounding areas for tours and self driving tours." Liu Qing, a senior team leader who was recently driving with guests in southern Xinjiang, told Chao News reporters. He comes from Chengdu and is the leader who specializes in undertaking customized self driving tours for the Sichuan Tibet Line and Qinghai Line. In 2021, he was the leader of the "Cultural and Tourism Dream Building" Journey to the West event jointly organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and Zhejiang Newspaper Group.
As of the time of publication, Liu Qing had already punted in Bayinbrook, Baili Gallery, Taxian and other places. According to his observation, the number of hotel rooms in the above-mentioned places is relatively tight, and the price is about 500 yuan to 1000 yuan more expensive than in early June. However, the situation of congestion and flow restriction in scenic spots has not been encountered. "Accommodation in the above-mentioned areas is relatively good, and in previous years they will also sell out in advance. As for the feedback from netizens that the Duku highway is 'clogged with cries', as far as I know, it is mainly concentrated on the north section of the highway, which is caused by the bad rain and snow weather."
As of the time of publication, Liu Qing had already self driven and checked in to places such as Bayinbuluke, Baili Gallery, and Taxian for accommodation prices around Sailimu Lake. According to his observation, the number of rooms in hotels and other places mentioned above is relatively tight, and the prices are about 500-1000 yuan more expensive than in early June. But I have never encountered any situations of congestion or flow restrictions in the scenic area. "The accommodation conditions in the above-mentioned areas are relatively good, and they have also sold out ahead of schedule in previous years. As for the feedback from netizens about the 'blockage and crying' of the Duku Highway, as far as I know, it is mainly concentrated in the northern section of the highway, which is caused by severe rain and snow weather."
Today, the entire Duku Highway is unobstructed
According to a report by Chao News, starting from June 22nd, the daily travel time of the Duku Highway will be adjusted from 7am to 21pm after its seasonal opening. In case of adverse weather, mudslides, landslides and other geological disasters, as well as other situations that do not meet road safety conditions, the travel time will be dynamically adjusted, and the specific road condition information shall prevail.
According to the Xinjiang Daily, from June 28 to July 1, the Aksu region received a total of 942800 domestic tourists, an increase of 17.08 percent over the same period in 2019 and 82.53 percent over the same period in 2019, and achieved tourism revenue of 0.589 billion billion yuan, an increase of 31.61 percent over the same period in 2019 and 95.32 percent over the same period in 2019. From June 28 to 30, Wuerhe District of Karamay City received a total of 183000 tourists and realized tourism income of 93.9687 million yuan. The World Devil City Scenic Area and Western Wuzhen have become popular options for tourists. The World Devil City Scenic Area receives more than 10000 people a day, and the occupancy rate of hotels and homestays has increased by 130 year-on-year. Yuli County Gold Medal Scenic Area-Luobu Village Scenic Area, received more than 11700 tourists three days before the festival.
According to Xinjiang Daily, from June 28th to July 1st, the Aksu region received a total of 942800 domestic tourists, an increase of 17.08% year-on-year and 82.53% year-on-year compared to the same period in 2019; Realized tourism revenue of 589 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 31.61%, an increase of 95.32% compared to the same period in 2019. From June 28 to 30, Urho District, Karamay City received 183000 tourists in total and achieved a tourism income of 93.9687 million yuan. The World Devil's City Scenic Area and Western Wuzhen have become popular options for tourists. The World Devil's City Scenic Area receives over 10000 people per day, and the occupancy rate of hotels and homestays has increased by 130% year-on-year. The Gold Medal Scenic Area in Yuli County - Luoburen Village Scenic Area received over 11700 visitors in the first three days of the festival.
Previously, according to the big data report on summer tourism forecast released by major online tourism platforms, Xinjiang, Xizang, Qinghai and Yunnan with regional characteristics are also popular summer destinations for many tourists. The Ctrip platform shows that the per capita price of multi day travel products is around 6000 yuan, an increase of 20% compared to the same period in 2019. The data released by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region also shows that Xinjiang has received a total of 5108600 tourists, an increase of 32.93% compared to the same period in 2019; Realized tourism revenue of 4.574 billion yuan, an increase of 17.63% compared to the same period in 2019.
