Core Viewpoint - The price of round-trip flights from mainland China to Xinjiang has significantly increased, with some tickets costing over three times more than flights to international destinations like Singapore [1][4][5]. Group 1: Flight Price Trends - The price of flights from mainland cities to Xinjiang has seen a dramatic rise, with students from Xinjiang noticing prices have doubled compared to previous years [6][7]. - As of late June, round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Urumqi are priced at around 6000 yuan, while flights to Singapore are only about 2000 yuan [1][4]. - The increase in flight prices has been attributed to a surge in demand for travel to Xinjiang, particularly from students returning home for the summer [5][10]. Group 2: Tourism Growth in Xinjiang - Xinjiang's tourism has experienced substantial growth, with visitor numbers surpassing 3 billion in 2024, a 14% increase year-on-year, and total tourism revenue reaching 355.2 billion yuan, up 21% [12]. - The first five months of 2025 saw 82.98 million visitors, an increase of 9%, with total spending reaching 89.3 billion yuan, up 11% [13]. - The local tourism department is optimistic about attracting 320 million visitors in 2025, with the first five months already achieving nearly 26% of this target [13]. Group 3: Impact on Travel Industry - The rise in flight prices has led to increased costs for travel packages, making it more challenging for travel agencies to attract customers [24][26]. - The overall cost of travel to Xinjiang has escalated, with package prices for standard tours exceeding 10,000 yuan [25]. - There is concern that the high prices may deter potential tourists, especially as many consumers are unaware of the underlying cost increases [26][27]. Group 4: Market Dynamics and Challenges - The increase in flight prices is a natural response to market supply and demand changes, but it poses risks to the long-term health of the tourism industry [31]. - The rise in prices has led to a proliferation of low-cost travel offers that may compromise service quality, resulting in negative customer experiences and complaints [28][30]. - The tourism industry is facing a potential crisis as the disparity between rising costs and stagnant consumer budgets could lead to a decline in overall tourism quality and reputation [27][31].