First, let’s dive into the cost breakdown that everyoneโs been curious about:
๐ Major transportation (including โ๏ธ๐): $5,257
visa fees: $745 (visas required for ๐บ๐ฟ๐น๐ท๐ช๐ฌ)
๐ Accommodation: $2,000
๐ Food: $4,000
**Grand Total:** $12,002
๐บ๏ธ Now, hereโs the thrilling route I took on this unforgettable journey:
We started in Yining City, Xinjiang, hopping aboard an international bus ๐ straight to Kazakhstan ๐ฐ๐ฟ. From there, it was a scenic ride ๐ all the way to Uzbekistan ๐บ๐ฟ before catching a flight โ๏ธ to Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ. The adventure continued overland ๐ through Georgia ๐ฌ๐ช and Armenia ๐ฆ๐ฒ, then another flight โ๏ธ to Turkey ๐น๐ท.
Finally, we landed in Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ, from where we jetted off โ๏ธ to the UAE ๐ฆ๐ช and concluded the trip with a flight back to Daxing, Beijing ๐จ๐ณ.
โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ Safety concerns? Many have asked, so hereโs the scoop: Overall, the countries along this route are incredibly safe as long as you avoid staying out too late at night.
A special note about Egypt: While itโs generally secure, itโs wise to be mindful of your timing when heading out and try not to wander around after dark. After all, Egypt is geographically close to the Middle East, which can occasionally affect its safety perception. That said, these eight countries are far from chaoticโtheyโre actually quite peaceful, and the locals are remarkably friendly. Throughout my entire trip, I didnโt encounter a single issue related to personal safety or harassment.
Lastly, I want to share something important with all of you: Exploring the world doesnโt have to break the bankโitโs both affordable and immensely rewarding. I truly hope our paths cross on the road someday…
