How much does a 6-day Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop tour cost?

December to February is the off-season for the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, making travel costs more affordable than in peak season. The cost varies greatly depending on the mode of travel, ranging from about 1,800 RMB to 8,000 RMB per person. Here is a detailed breakdown: 🧡 Group Tours Economy Group: These are mostly small groups of 4-8 people, purely for sightseeing without shopping, with a per-person cost of about 2,000 to 3,000 RMB. This usually includes 6 days of transportation, 5 nights of comfortable accommodation such as 3/4-star hotels in Xining, with most entrance fees being self-paid, around 400 RMB per person, and daily meals costing about 80 RMB. Overall, you can enjoy a comfortable trip for around 3,000 RMB per person. Low-Cost Tours (not recommended, and we do not offer these): There are also low-cost tours on the market for about 1,500 RMB, but these may reduce accommodation standards, such as staying in remote guesthouses, and may include hidden shopping stops, resulting in a poor experience. Not recommended. 🧡 Independent Travel (including carpooling / private car) Carpool Independent Travel: Suitable for solo travelers or those on a budget, with a carpool fee of about 600 RMB per person. Accommodation in hostels or budget hotels costs about 400 RMB for 5 nights; entrance fees to key attractions are about 400 RMB; plus daily meals at about 80 RMB. Overall, the trip can be done for 1,800 to 2,500 RMB per person. Private Car Independent Travel: Suitable for families or couples seeking privacy and flexibility. In the off-season, renting a 7-seat business vehicle costs about 5,000 to 8,000 RMB per car, which divided among 3-4 people is about 1,500 to 2,000 RMB per person. Adding entrance fees of 400 to 650 RMB per person, mid-to-high-end hotel accommodation around 1,500 RMB per person, and meal costs, the total is about 2,000 to 3,000 RMB per person. You can adjust the itinerary freely and stop whenever you want. 🧡 Customized Tours: Suitable for those with high demands on itinerary and experience, such as travelers with filming equipment or those wanting to visit off-the-beaten-path spots. A 6-day customized tour includes exclusive route design, private car fees, mid-to-high-end accommodation, and other basic items, starting at about 5,500 RMB per person. Additional service needs will increase the cost accordingly. Additionally, during the off-season, some attractions offer savings, such as lower ticket prices for the Mogao Caves compared to peak season, and possible free entry to Emerald Lake before 7 a.m. Proper planning can further reduce travel costs.