Three soccer fans' World Cup journey: how much does it cost?

3. A traveler who rides to Doha

Ting Xuan, 24 years old, quit his job in automobile media in Beijing at the end of August this year, and started his journey to Qatar.

Starting from Beijing, he first went to Almaty, Kazakhstan, where he began to travel to Qatar on foot and by car. After arriving in Azerbaijan, Ting bought a bicycle and started to ride across Iran. Now that he has crossed the Persian Gulf to the United Arab Emirates, he plans to go to Qatar after watching Argentina's national team in the United Arab Emirates.

Ting saved 50,000 to 60,000 yuan for the whole trip, and spent more than 20,000 yuan in China to buy 13 tickets for the World Cup. He saved some money by riding to Doha.

He said he dreamed of the ride since he was in high school, so this can be regarded as realizing that dream. "Although the journey is not comfortable, it is a kind of temper," he said. "The players also experienced hardships to play in the World Cup."

According to Qatar's requirements, fans need to hold a Hayya Card to enter the country during the World Cup, and tickets and reserved accommodations are needed to apply for the card.

Ting booked the accommodations three days in advance. As for what to do later, he said, "If there is no other way, I can stay outdoors. I have been wandering for the whole journey."