Budget Travel to Western Sichuan

Western Sichuan is a dream destination for many, but traveling there can be challenging due to the limited availability of public transportation. Most travelers opt to rent a private car or share a ride with other tourists.

Budget for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Western Sichuan:

🏨 Accommodation: 2,700 THB, including one night in Kangding and one night in Tagong.

🚘 Transportation: Bus fare from Kangding to Xinduqiao is 30 yuan, from Xinduqiao to Tagong is 10 yuan. Private car rental for one day costs 700 yuan. Shared ride from Tagong to Kangding is 50 yuan. Total transportation cost is 790 yuan (exchange rate 5 THB per yuan, approximately 3,950 THB).

🍜 Food: Average daily cost is 500 THB, totaling 1,500 THB for 3 days.

Grand Total: 8,150 THB (Car rental and accommodation costs can be reduced if traveling with companions).

Post by Ipang Na nan | Oct 25, 2025