2024 Lugu Lake Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Kayaking on Lugu Lake: Exploring the Waters in a Traditional Mosuo Pig Trough Boat

#kayak #100waysoftravel #yunnan #lugulake #luguhu #travelchina One of the must-do activities at Lugu Lake is to kayak or take a traditional boat tour. Nestled on the border of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, Lugu Lake is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, breathtaking mountainous backdrop, and cultural significance as the home of the Mosuo people, a minor ethnic group. The boats used on the lake are called pig trough boats, named for their resemblance to long pig troughs. These sturdy vessels are carved from openwork logs with sharpened ends, a unique tradition of the Mosuo people. While paddling in one of these boats can be challenging due to the heavy wooden paddles, the serene atmosphere of the lake makes the effort worthwhile. We visited in April and, unfortunately, missed the blooming season for 水性杨花 (aquatic poplar flowers), a special floating plant that graces the lake’s surface during the right time of year. Despite that, we enjoyed leisurely paddling across the tranquil water, taking in the picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. As the lake is quite expansive, we grew tired, and eventually, the boat master took over, guiding us back to shore. The entire experience was unforgettable, immersing us in the peaceful beauty of Lugu Lake and the Mosuo culture.

I've been to Lugu Lake 11 times! Please keep this treasure guide!

Coming to Lijiang, of course, don't miss Lugu Lake! A fairyland Daughter Country! This is the highest lake in Yunnan, and one of the deepest freshwater lakes in China. / Lugu Lake is called "Goddess Gemu" by the locals, Her untouched natural environment, The landscape of mountains and rivers like a fairyland, The primitive and mysterious folk culture all highlight the purity of this land. / "Lugu Lake Scenic Spots": ✅Daluo Water Village: The earliest developed village on the side of Lugu Lake, a relatively prosperous village, and also an area where many people choose to stay. This is an early developed village with complete facilities, convenient transportation, offering a variety of Mosuo cultural experiences, and very lively at night. ✅Lugu Lake Viewing Platform: Located at the entrance of Lugu Lake Scenic Area, it is also a place where many people must check in, where you can overlook the entire Lugu Lake. ✅Lige Peninsula: The small island surrounded by water on three sides is like a teardrop, where you can take pictures of the heart-shaped lake surface, also known as the lover's tears. I think it's the most beautiful place in Lugu Lake. ✅Queen Island: A very characteristic small island, which can be reached by local boats from Guandi Flower Sea Wharf or Wuzhiluo Wharf. ✅Grass Sea Walking Marriage Bridge The only bridge on Lugu Lake, the most beautiful in autumn, and also the dating place for Mosuo boys and girls, a very romantic place. ✅Goddess Bay: The best place to watch the sunset and sunset, facing the Goddess Gemu Mountain. ✅Lover's Beach: There is a Lover's Beach in both Sichuan and Yunnan, which is a more popular place for internet celebrities to check in. ✅ Goddess Gemu Mountain: You need to take a cable car to go up, more than 3000 meters above sea level, with a good view. / "About Accommodation": If you want to be more convenient, it is recommended to stay in Daluo Water Village, which is more prosperous and lively. Lige Village, Nisai Village and many other villages are relatively quiet. / "Bonfire Party": The bonfire party held in Daluo Water Village is the most grand, and there will also be in Xiaoluo Water Village and Lige Village. Personally, I would suggest going to the bonfire party in Daluo Water Village for the first time. Tickets are required, 30/person. / "About Boating": The recommended ones are the docks where you can enjoy the water lilies, such as Puluo Dock, Guandi Flower Sea Dock, Wuzhiluo Dock, Love Dock, etc., starting at 50, and you can share a boat with more people. / "Tour Sightseeing Time": ✅ Best travel time: September to May of the following year ✅ Water lily viewing time: July, August ✅Star viewing time: Winter, 3 to 4 in the morning

Wild Camping at Lige Village - Lugu Lake

Getting There - From Daluoshui village it’s easy to hire a local car to take you straight to Lige Village. For me, I hiked and hitchhiked to Lige from Daluoshui both times when I visited the lake. After a winter hike around the lake, I was excited to go back and experience how the lake is during the summer. And after hiking all around Lugu Lake, I feel Lige village is the most lively place at the lake. The local villages and ancient architecture are still kept intact there despite it being the most visited place by the lake. My friend who is running a guesthouse at Lige showed me an area close to the village right behind the grand Shennv Mountain. I right away felt that this spot is gonna be amazing for camping. And so I did camp out there. Facing the lake and right in front of the mountains, this spot is just the perfect place to appreciate everything the lake has to offer. I’d highly recommend anyone who is looking to camp out by the lake to check this spot out. If you need any specific information regarding the campsite please don’t hesitate to drop me a message. #naturalwonders #awesomepic #tigeryear2022 #campingglamping #nationalpark #lakes

Luguhu

Getting There - minibus/tour guide Attractions - lake, scenery, trees Hotels - N/A Food & Restaurants - N/A Shopping - N/A What a place luguhu is! I went here last year (2020) in either June or July and it’s one of the highlights of my time in China! beautiful blue lakes, yaks, a great view of the mountains, and great scenery! there are many places to take photos from scenery to selfie photos! there are a few small shops selling snacks, ice creams and drinks but it a very remote area of Yunnan province so there isn’t a wide verity nonetheless just pack some food ahead of the trip and definitely ive this place a visit once in your life, especially if you live in china or are visiting in the area! you will need to take the whole day to get here and explore the area as it's not small but again, I can't emphasise this enough, visit luguhu! #mountainview

sunset in Luguhu just a few hours far from Lijiang. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this lake. amazing views and a lot of things to do! #awesomepic#holidayvacation

If you don't come to the goddess bay, you won't know that there is such a quiet harbor in Lugu Lake. There are several wooden boats floating on the quiet lake.

Wuhu B&B Recommended - Amazing View Sunrise Starry Sky Inn is located at the Pulu Pier in Wuhu, facing the mountain and facing the lake. In the morning, I was awakened by the breeze of the lake, and I was called by the glimmer of the sunrise. I could see the stars at night. The Inn is a three-story building with a new Chinese design style. The wooden building is exactly the same as the local Mosuo wooden raft room, especially the courtyard design, hanging basket, sofa, garden and stone wall. The owner's intentions. The hotel space is transparent and bright, while facing the lake, facing the mountain, the sight is super good, the scenery is not leaving the house, the panoramic view, especially after the rain, the clouds are haunting, there is an empty mountain after the new rain, the weather is coming late autumn sense. The design is based on the new Chinese style, simple and elegant, the room is equipped with tea set, tatami small coffee table and cushion for guests to enjoy their own tea after dinner. In the morning, you can go boating in Penghu and feel the breeze blowing. The price of boating in Penghu is 50 people, go to different places and different prices. Inn name: Mudu Bieyuan Inn Address: Pulu Village, Wuhu Scenic Area, Ninglang County, Lijiang City. The house is facing south, Linhuanhu Road, with convenient transportation and 600 meters from Puluo Pier. Inn Price: 888 Booking: Tujia Homestay

"God has given us a beautiful morning!" My travel companion told me

Tourists are crowded into Lovers Beach and Rigg. We drove to the lakeside of Xiaoyuba to find such a quiet place reed, boat, and free waterbird... Youhu Lake, it is best to drive by yourself, free to move, want to stop and stop, time is also your own control. But if you don't drive or drive, you can also take a car tour in Penghu. Now the price of the tour of the lakes in Penghu is basically 300 yuan a day. Whether it is Sichuan or Yunnan, the prices are unified. The driver can pick it up at the hotel and return it to the hotel after the end. One week around the lake, you can stop at the sights or park where you can park at any time according to your requirements. The whole circle can be played for about six or seven hours, and lunch can be found on the way. The two chartered drivers we met were very good. You can also find the hotel inn to help the driver to tour the lake. Attraction, in addition to a few places where you have to punch in, it is recommended to find a place where tourists are less likely to park, preferably away from the tour group.

Winter at Lugu Lake.

Winter and autumn mountains, a vacation life in the fairyland of Lugu Lake In the early morning, Lugu Lake is surrounded by a light mist, as beautiful as a dream. 🌫️ Black-headed gulls spread their wings over the water, and the lake ripples slightly in the morning light. In the distance, Gemu Goddess Mountain stands quietly, as if whispering the secrets of nature. This is a place where the soul is cleansed, and every breath is filled with peace and harmony. ✨ · In this paradise, you will find a warm and unique place to stay. 🛌 Qiushan Hotel is integrated with Mosuo culture, quiet and poetic. Every corner exudes a faint fragrance, making you feel at home. On the balcony, you can leisurely enjoy the first ray of sunshine in the morning ☀️ and share this moment of sweetness and tranquility with your loved one. · At Qiushan, travel is not just about the scenery, but also a healing journey for the soul. 💆‍♀️ Accompanied by soft music and specially blended plant healing fragrances, you will rediscover yourself in this vast wilderness. In every delicate care, feel the warmth and strength from nature. 🍃 · Winter at Lugu Lake is like a beautiful painting waiting for you to come. Here, every moment is a beautiful memory intertwined with romance and healing. 🌺

Lugu Lake is so beautiful! I want to live here.

Lugu Lake, 💗 is so beautiful that it makes people feel drunk! It's simply a fairyland on earth‼️ I want to come here every holiday to escape the hustle and bustle of the city Wash your soul and settle your heart here Live in a small house surrounded by lakes and mountains🏠 You can see the beautiful scenery outside the window when you wake up every day, 🌻The mood can be healed instantly! This time we stayed directly in the Lugu Lake Scenic Area Back to the mountain and facing the sea, the beautiful scenery of Lugu Lake is unobstructed👀 🌈I love the purple flowers on the grass~ Reed marshes, birds flying, cows running~~Knock relax‼️ 🏨The area is large enough, and the density is very high, Especially suitable for us who like to be disturbed😁 The rooms are distributed in traditional Mosuo village-style single-family courtyards, All have small courtyards, and you can feel the strong ethnic customs when you live here. Sulima Restaurant offers Chinese and Western cuisine and Sichuan and Yunnan cuisine, All ingredients are cooked with local organic fresh ingredients according to the season🍛 It is easy to feel the natural flavor of Lugu Lake🌈 Through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, You can enjoy the natural scenery outside the window while dining, Enjoy a double feast of vision and taste 👍 ✅There are also a variety of activities to participate in here Such as Mosuo cultural experience, outdoor adventure, etc., Let guests enjoy the natural beauty at the same time, You can also gain an in-depth understanding of the traditional culture of the Mosuo people. 😁To be honest, I am very interested in these~ I always like to learn about new things I really like it here‼️👋 After staying in a big city for a long time, I really like such a quiet place Relax yourself in a healing place and feel the beauty of life I want to come again next holiday🤓🤓

I can't believe some people still don't know how great it is to visit Lugu Lake in the off-season!

September to December is the off-season for tourism at Lugu Lake, China! It's also the best time of year to visit, as the rainy season is over and the weather is clear. You can see the morning mist and feed the seagulls! The lake is a different shade of blue every day, and the clear weather, rippling water, and golden autumn leaves create a perfect autumn atmosphere! In short, my trip to Lugu Lake in November was totally worth it! I also went to an orchard in the Sichuan part of Lugu Lake to pick apples. The highland sugar heart apples were so sweet, and the trees were full of red fruit. I could really feel the joy of the harvest. Finally, I want to talk about the hotel I stayed at. It was the most comfortable two days of my trip. The hotel is halfway up the mountain, and the parking lot is on the road below. The butler can take you down there! The receptionist was very gentle and enthusiastic, and she even helped me take photos! The hotel facilities are also very good. They offer a pick-up and drop-off service, and a sweet soup at night. There are many beautiful corners in the hotel, and you can feel the owner's attention to detail. Hotel: Lugu Lake Tingxia Island Hotel Located in Puluo Village, it's very quiet and perfect for a relaxing vacation.

Lugu Lake Travel Guide~

Lugu Lake Travel Guide✨ - Transportation🚗: - From Lijiang: You can take a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Lugu Lake, which takes about 4–5 hours and costs about CNY 75. You can also carpool, which costs about CNY 90 per person. - From Xichang: You can take a bus from Xichang Bus Station to Lugu Lake, which takes about 6–7 hours and costs CNY 108. - Tickets🎫: Full price: CNY 70 per person; Half price: CNY 35 per person. - Accommodation🏠: - Daluoshui Village: Many homestays, convenient transportation, and many restaurants. - Lige and Langfang: Good accommodation environment and sea view rooms, but slightly expensive. - Sanjia Village: Cheap, remote, and few restaurants. - Food🍲: - Mosuo Baba: Local specialty with great taste. - Stone Pot Fish: Fresh fish soup with no fishy smell. - Yak Meat Hot Pot and Wild Mushroom Hot Pot: Each has its own characteristics and is worth a try. - Firewood Chicken: Tastes good. - Recommended Attractions🌟: - Lige Peninsula: A classic photo spot of Lugu Lake with beautiful scenery. - Walking Marriage Bridge: Located in Caohai, a dating place for Mosuo people, full of romance. - Caohai: Dense reeds and charming scenery. - Lover's Beach: Open view, suitable for couples to stroll and take photos. - Goddess Bay: The best place to watch the sunset, known as the Hawaii of the East. - Gemu Goddess Mountain: You can take a cable car to the mountain and overlook the panoramic view of Lugu Lake. - Recommended Travel Routes🗺️: - 3 Days and 2 Nights: - Day 1: Depart from Lijiang, arrive at Lugu Lake, and check in at Daluoshui Village or Lige Peninsula. In the afternoon, go to Langfang Wharf and Puluo Wharf, and stroll in Caohai and Walking Marriage Bridge in the evening. - Day 2: Watch the sunrise in the morning, go to Xiaoluoshui in the morning, arrive at Lige Peninsula in the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely afternoon, and return to Daluoshui to taste delicious food in the evening. - Day 3: Cycle or hike by the lake in the morning, have lunch, and return to Lijiang. - 2 Days and 1 Night: - Day 1: Arrive at Lugu Lake and go to Daluoshui Village to check in. Then go to Lugu Lake Viewing Platform to enjoy the panoramic view of the lake, and then go to Caohai Walking Marriage Bridge to experience Mosuo culture. Attend the bonfire party in Daluoshui Village in the evening. - Day 2: Get up early and go to Lige Peninsula Viewing Platform to watch the sunrise and enjoy the beautiful lake and peninsula scenery. Then go to Lover's Beach and Goddess Bay, and enjoy the beautiful sunset in Goddess Bay. Then return to Daluoshui Village and prepare for the return trip. - Notes⚠️: - Strong ultraviolet rays in the plateau area, pay attention to sun protection. - Large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring more clothes. - Respect the customs of the local Mosuo people.

I was attracted by these two dogs at Lugu Lake.

📍Located at Mosuo Specialty Cuisine Wild Mushroom Hot Pot (Daluoshui Branch) I was attracted by these two cute Akita dogs at first sight. They looked so relaxed and comfortable. No wonder they say that the environment shapes the people, even the dogs are so elegant! The owner told me that this is a private kitchen specializing in Mosuo cuisine. I had never heard of the Mosuo people before, so I learned something new. The restaurant was full of life, so I decided to give it a try. 🦐 Shrimp rolls, 🍄 Mushrooms with pork belly, 🥬 Seasonal vegetables (Oh! I didn't expect the shrimp to be so plump and juicy. They went perfectly with the rolls. Delicious! The Mosuo pork belly was fatty but not greasy, and the taste lingered in my mouth!) ☺️: The owner asked us about our dining experience and if we had any suggestions for improvement. I really appreciated this. This private kitchen is full of love and truly puts its heart into its food.

Lugu Lake Zai Chuan Hotel.

Sichuan-Yunnan Autumn Colors | Just returned, here is a treasure guide to Lugu Lake|||Life advice: You must visit Lugu Lake in autumn 🍂 Fewer people and beautiful scenery in the off-season, and you might meet Siberian elves Bring this comprehensive guide to Lugu Lake 📝 and get ready to go! [Transportation Guide] ✈ Plane: Lugu Lake has its own airport—Ninglang Lugu Lake Airport, currently only direct flights from Kunming, other cities need to transfer 🚍 Bus: Take the Lijiang-Ninglang County bus at Lijiang Bus Station, ticket CNY 80–100 per person, 4-hour drive 🚗 Charter/Carpool/Self-drive, about 4 hours from Dali/Lijiang [Must-try Experiences] ✔️ Take a pig trough boat 🛶 in the morning, watch the morning mist and feed the seagulls ✔️ Go to the vast Caohai to take a set of autumn photos ✔️ Visit the Mosuo Museum at noon to experience Mosuo culture ✔️ Take a cable car to "Gemu Goddess Mountain" and overlook the lake view ✔️ Watch the clear Milky Way and starry sky in the evening ✔️ Stay in a lakeside homestay and enjoy the happiness of seeing the lake when you open the window [Seagull Feeding Guide] Lugu Lake's morning mist viewing season is from November to March Best photo spots for feeding seagulls 📸 Puluo Pier & Langfang Pier | Lover's Beach Daluoshui Village | Lige Peninsula Or take a pig trough boat out of the lake, limited to 8:30–17:00, available at Daluoshui Pier, Puluo Pier, and Lujiawan Pier [Lake Route] Langfang Pier - Puluo Pier - Caohai - Walking Marriage Bridge - Xiaoluoshui - Lige Viewing Platform - Daluoshui - Lugu Lake Viewing Platform You can also charter a car 🚗 around the lake, from CNY 200 [Nearby Accommodation] When you come to Lugu Lake, I recommend this resort hotel with an excellent view 🖼 Hotel | Lugu Lake Zai Chuan Hotel 📍 Address | No. 27, Langfang Village, Yongning Township, Ninglang County, Lijiang City 🔸 Located on the shore of Lugu Lake, facing Gemu Goddess Mountain. The 100-meter lake view corridor integrates a café, restaurant, tea room, and book bar, so you can enjoy the exclusive scenery without leaving home 🔸 The hotel offers a rich Chinese and Western breakfast and afternoon tea, with breakfast time extended to 11:00. At night, drink a warm cup of butter tea by the fire and experience the authentic style of the Mosuo people 🔸 17 lake view rooms, with the beautiful autumn colors of Lugu Lake, equipped with Dyson hair dryer, Marshall speakers, Byredo toiletries... Soft and comfortable bedding, moonlight outside the window, and poetic dreams [Must-try Food] Steamed Stone Pot Fish | Fish soup with mushrooms 🍄‍🟫, very fresh Mosuo Baba | Made with buckwheat, crispy outside and tender inside Tuotuo Meat | Pork sprinkled with white pepper salt and wood ginger, very tasty Copper Pot Mountain Delicacies Yak Meat | Suitable for warming up in autumn and winter, full of meat aroma 🥘 Lugu Lake, China

Lugu Lake, the Kingdom of Women in the East.

Must-visit attractions: Lige Island: One of the most popular tourist destinations in Lugu Lake, with beautiful lake views and unique Mosuo architectural style. You can take a pig trough boat to tour the lake, and participate in a bonfire party at night to experience the enthusiasm of the Mosuo people. - Caohai and Walking Marriage Bridge: Caohai is a vast wetland and a habitat for migratory birds; the Walking Marriage Bridge symbolizes the unique marriage customs of the Mosuo people. - Goddess Bay: The water is clear and the scenery is picturesque, very suitable for taking photos. Gemu Goddess Mountain: The best place to overlook the panoramic view of Lugu Lake, and a good place to learn about Mosuo culture. Recommended food: - Mosuo pork belly: Traditional Mosuo cuisine, often used to entertain guests, fat but not greasy, fragrant and refreshing. - Steamed stone pot fish: Made with fresh and authentic ingredients, the tenderness of the fish and the smoothness of the fish soup are memorable. Accommodation suggestions: - Lake view room It is recommended to choose a lakeside inn to better enjoy the first ray of sunshine in the early morning. Traffic guide: Depart from Chengdu or Lijiang, you can choose long-distance bus to Lugu Lake, friends who drive by themselves need to pay attention to road conditions. Travel tips: The best travel season is spring and autumn, when the weather is cool and suitable for outdoor activities. Essential items include sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, comfortable shoes, and cameras. Respect local culture and customs, do not touch or shoot Mosuo religious ceremonies at will.

Yunnan Travel | Lugu Lake Autumn Scenery is Absolutely Stunning, Beautiful and Amazing.

| Lugu Lake Autumn Scenery is Absolutely Stunning, Beautiful and Amazing. |🍂Guys, Lugu Lake's autumn (winter) season is simply a paradise on earth😍. The sky is azure, the water is clear, flocks of seagulls soar in the air🦅, the trees by the roadside seem to be dyed with golden paint by nature, the scenery is like a beautiful scroll unfolding before your eyes, it will really make you want to cry😭. 💥Dazu Wharf is the perfect place to enjoy the golden autumn of Lugu Lake. There are many unique pig trough boats🛶 parked by the wharf, this place is definitely not to be missed. ✨In winter, there are fewer tourists here, and the boatmen are not waiting at the wharf to take passengers on boat rides, so you can freely go to the boat to take photos📸, it's super photogenic. 🧐Although it is December, it is not as cold as you might imagine. On sunny days, you can even wear a skirt👗, especially suitable for taking photos, any shot looks like a fashion blockbuster. 📌Scenic Area Information • 📍Scenic Area Name: Lugu Lake • 📍Detailed Address: Located in Lugu Lake Scenic Area, Lugu Lake Town, Yanyuan County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. • 🚗Transportation Guide: Self-driving is recommended. • 🕙Opening Hours: Open all day. • 💰Ticket Price: Included in Lugu Lake Scenic Area ticket. 🙌Tips: • Dazu Wharf is geographically located within Sichuan Province. • The temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large, and it will be very cold if it is a rainy day, so if you come in winter, you still need to bring a down jacket🧥.

This is the No. 1 hotel in Lugu Lake, and it's really beautiful!

This is the No. 1 hotel in Lugu Lake, and it's really beautiful. The hotel is in a great location on the hillside of Sanjia Village, with a great view. The reeds in front of the hotel are also very photogenic. Every window in the lobby has a beautiful view, like a picture frame. It's a pity that the weather wasn't good today, so I couldn't see the Goddess Mountain. Lugu Lake is a must-visit place in life, it's so worth it! I really like the place I stayed this time. It's close to Daluoshui Village, it's not so noisy, and every room can see the lawn outside and the Goddess Mountain on the other side of the lake. I originally planned to stay for one night, but I didn't want to leave, so I stayed for another night. The original room was gone, so I changed to a larger room type. I really like the log style. There is a sound in the room. Sitting on the sofa and listening to the song, looking at the lake and mountains outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, I was in a daze, no one and nothing could bother me! Who knows this feeling is so cool! Lugu Lake on a sunny day is really beautiful, and the drizzle on a rainy day also has a different flavor, and the scenery is everywhere. There is not much to eat in the hotel, the taste is okay, relatively light, breakfast is a fixed set meal, afternoon tea will be delivered, I originally went out to eat a small stone pot fish unexpectedly delicious, returned to the residence with grilled milk fan and hot red wine, and will also show movies, eating and playing with Shuangxi is too happy! There are many stars on the back mountain, but I can't take pictures (and the staff are very nice) Although the days in Lugu Lake are not long, it's like living in a dream, and I feel that my soul has been purified. It's so wonderful. I briefly escaped from the real world~ It's really a great place to avoid the world. I want to recommend Lugu Lake to everyone a thousand times! Qianshan

You must visit Lugu Lake.

- Indigo Lugu Lake: - Location: Located in Mosuo Town at the foot of Gemu Goddess Mountain, 51 km from Ninglang Luguhu Airport and 9 km from Lugu Lake Bus Station. - Features: Opened on July 30, 2024, it is a luxury boutique hotel under the InterContinental Hotels Group. The hotel is inspired by Mosuo culture. The lobby design draws on the "grandmother's house" and has male and female pillars, and the details incorporate Mosuo style patterns. The rooms combine traditional Mosuo architectural elements with modern aesthetics, with red, blue, and purple as the main colors, and original wood materials. The hotel also has an all-day restaurant and 4 luxury VIP rooms. - Lugu Lake Holiday Hotel: - Location: Located on the beautiful and mysterious Lugu Lake, by the lake and mountains. - Features: Established in December 2008 as a national standard four-star tourist hotel, it is a multifunctional resort hotel integrating guest rooms, catering, entertainment, leisure, tourism, and conferences. The hotel's exterior reflects the Mosuo cultural style of the "matrilineal clan society". The design of the couple's viewing suite is inspired by the Mosuo people's flower building. The room has a "heart"-shaped bed and a unique automatic skylight. It also offers ethnic specialty dishes and is equipped with conference rooms and multi-function halls. - Features: Hu Ge...

It's worth visiting Lugu Lake multiple times for this scenery!

Going on vacation to Yunnan, I stayed at the hotel I've been longing for~ The ingenious terrain design, the perspective changes brought by the turning lines, and every perfectly proportioned beautiful window view all show the designer's painstaking efforts. Besides the picturesque window views, the lawn outside the door is also extremely healing~ Although it's not yet the season for reeds, it doesn't affect its beauty at all. Just sitting idly like this, embracing the lake and mountain scenery, everything spreads in a hidden mood... Pushing open the window, the blue lake surrounds the path that winds up the distant Gemu Goddess Mountain, with newly planted reeds on both sides. Next to the lattice window, an orange cat is sleeping soundly. Such a life is a longing, with the alternation of sun and rain trying to disrupt emotions. Unfortunately, I particularly love rainy days. Books, utensils, and wood are scattered in the old cabinet, with pottery jars and dry branches complementing each other like a chapter in a poem. Pushing aside the reeds reveals a meadow facing Lugu Lake. What I see from my room is different. One is observing, the other is drifting. In the evening, the fireplace in the hall is lit, breaking the cold space. Memories pause at this moment, and I still believe that words have the warmth of blood, not hollow souls. What I am saying are all things that the window told me.

At Lugu Lake - I've fallen for this beautiful scenery and don't want to leave!

Lugu Lake's window is so beautiful that I don't want to go home At Lugu Lake, a window is a natural framing device, square and straightforward, a painting by nature itself, with countless beautiful scenes in full view, and never tiring to look at. Throughout the seasons, the distant Goddess Mountain sometimes reveals its majestic grandeur, while at other times it is shrouded in mist, mysterious and unpredictable. In the changing seasons, what remains unchanged is the lake's water, still clear and blue. And nearby, the dancing shadows of trees reflect the green of spring and the yellow of autumn on the lake surface, at that moment, the phrase 'the forest is dyed in layers' seems to be visualized. One day in April, I happened to look up and saw a rainbow stretching across the lake over the mountains, the scene I casually captured with my camera, who knows how many months it will be before I encounter it again. Lugu Lake's window view may not be so extreme, but it's like a cup of clear tea, simple with a hint of freehand brushwork, leaving a lasting impression.

I drank the water of Lugu Lake

I drank the water of Lugu Lake When I took a pig trough boat to the middle of the lake, I drank two sips of the lake water, which was very refreshing (I dared to drink it because the water of Lugu Lake meets the standard of Grade I drinking water) 💧Visiting Lugu Lake is suitable for understanding the Mosuo culture. After going around Erhai Lake, I felt that the scenery was just okay. It's not that it's not beautiful, but there was no 'wow' factor. If you adjust your expectations and treat it as a place to zone out and relax, you'll have a better experience 💧The water caltrop flowers in early April were not yet in full bloom, but I was lucky to encounter a few scattered ones. The full bloom should be in July and August 💧The drive from Lijiang to Lugu Lake takes 4 hours. We chose to join a tour group. The 2-day tour from the old town to Lugu Lake costs about 200-300 yuan, with different types of vehicles. 200 yuan is for a bus, and 300 yuan is for a business vehicle 💧I still recommend joining a tour group. Although it's inevitable that there will be shopping stops, just don't buy anything. It's more reassuring to have someone explain some precautions when visiting places where ethnic minorities live. Moreover, the price of a 2-day tour is more cost-effective compared to going by yourself, and I don't recommend a one-day tour as it's too rushed 💧The general itinerary should be similar: viewing platform—Lover's Beach—pig trough boat ride—bonfire party—sunrise—Walking Marriage Bridge—Caohai; if you drive yourself or go on your own, the arrangement is roughly the same. The road to Lugu Lake is not easy to drive, with many twists and turns. It's not recommended to drive yourself if you have never driven on mountain roads. The guide said that a highway is under construction and it should be completed in about 4 years, which will shorten the travel time then 💧There are quite a lot of seagulls at Lover's Beach, mainly because there are fewer people and it's quieter. The docks at Dianchi and Erhai Lake have several times more people than seagulls 💧I really like sitting by Lugu Lake and listening to the sound of the water. For friends who drive or go there on their own, if you have extra space for luggage, I highly recommend bringing a small camping stool and finding a beach to sit and daydream by Lugu Lake 💧At the bonfire party, the Mosuo people sing and dance. Although I don't understand the language, there is a vivid vitality that is inexplicably moving, and it feels like the livor mortis has faded a lot 💧We stayed in Xiaoluoshui Village, which is at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. I saw that many people who go there on their own book their homestays in Daluoshui, which might be similar. Although the temperature of Lugu Lake is the same as that of Lijiang, it feels much colder than Lijiang. There are no pharmacies or clinics in the village, so it's a good idea to bring some cold medicine 💧The hotel we stayed at was by the lake. When I opened the curtains, I could see Lugu Lake. The first day we went there was cloudy and it rained a bit. I didn't have much hope for the sunrise, but I was lucky to catch it. If you book accommodation on your own, I suggest staying by the lake so you can watch the sunrise from your room

Lugu Lake—A Place More Beautiful Than Erhai Lake.

Lugu Lake is truly stunning. It is definitely worth a visit. Lugu Lake is located at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan, with very convenient transportation. My boyfriend and I started from Chengdu, drove five hours to Xichang Qionghai to rest for a night, and then set off the next day. It takes five hours to reach Lugu Lake. The entire journey is on highways and mountain roads, and the road conditions are very good. Lugu Lake Circumnavigation Guide: We booked a hotel called Huayuehai·Lake View Resort Hotel. Starting from the hotel, we circumnavigated the lake clockwise. First stop: Lovers' Beach👫 Since we went in winter, we could feed the seagulls. It is recommended to prepare some bread in advance🍞. Second stop: Lige Peninsula The view from the bottom of the mountain is absolutely beautiful! When the weather is good, the lake water is blue-green. At Lige Peninsula, you can take a boat to Xiwa'e Island, feed the seagulls on the boat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Goddess Mountain. Third stop: Goddess Bay I think this is the most beautiful spot, where you can watch the sunset🌄. Fourth stop: Caohai Since we went in winter, Caohai was yellow. In summer, it is green. The scenery varies with the seasons. Fifth stop: Walking Marriage Bridge A must-visit for couples. My boyfriend and I held hands and walked across it. The above is the clockwise route around the lake. If you have enough time, it is best to spend two days circumnavigating the lake. You can take more boat rides, bask in the sun, and watch the shimmering lake surface, which will calm your heart!

【Travel】Poetic Lugu Lake, every glance is a landscape oil painting

The most impressive is undoubtedly Lugu Lake, like a sapphire scattered in a fairyland. In the refreshing morning, a few people face the warm sun and take a pig trough boat. Under the local ballads sung by the paddling sister at the bow, they lazily and leisurely watch the scenery and scoop up the lake water, every glance seems to be a landscape oil painting. In the evening, the fiery sunset around the lake, the ancient and unique stories of the Mosuo people, and the bonfire party are indescribable and evoke an endless yearning. Even now, a year later, the memory of about a hundred strangers from all over the country dancing around the bonfire is still fresh in my mind. It reminds me of a phrase I once saw online: If one must wander alone, then let it be to Lugu Lake. I wholeheartedly agree! There is no place more suitable than Lugu Lake, because it embodies the essence of 'poetry and distance'.

Lugu Lake Journey: Original photos with no filters needed for the breathtaking scenery

Lugu Lake, a mysterious place located at the border of Yunnan and Sichuan, mostly belongs to Liangshan in Sichuan. Today, I had the privilege to set foot in this legendary paradise and captured its unfiltered beauty with my phone. Early in the morning, our group set out from Lijiang, Yunnan, following the winding mountain roads, and finally arrived at the Lugu Lake viewing platform. Standing on the platform, I was instantly overwhelmed by the scenery before me. The lake was crystal clear to the bottom, with ripples gently swaying, like a huge piece of jade set among the mountains. In the distance, the mountains rose and fell, shrouded in mist, like a fairyland. We decided to take a boat tour to closely experience the charm of Lugu Lake. As the boat sailed through the lake, the surface shimmered with sparkling waves, occasionally disturbed by a few water birds gliding over, leaving behind a trail of ripples. The gentle breeze was refreshing and uplifting. The first stop of our lake tour was Liwubi Island. This small island is located in the center of Lugu Lake, with lush trees and fragrant birds and flowers. We strolled along the paths on the island, enjoying the surrounding beauty, as if we were in a secluded paradise. Next, we visited the Lover's Beach in Sichuan. It is a wide sandy beach with fine sand, and the lake gently lapped against the shore. Many couples walked here, taking photos and creating beautiful memories. Finally, we arrived at the Grass Sea. This vast wetland is filled with lush reeds. We walked through the reeds to the famous 'Walking Marriage Bridge'. This bridge spans the Grass Sea and is a must-cross for local Mosuo people when they get married. Standing on the bridge and looking at the surrounding scenery, one can't help but be intoxicated. Throughout the trip, I captured these stunning scenes with my phone. The original photos, without any filters, showcase the unique charm of Lugu Lake. The weather here was clear and sunny, making every photo full of life and vitality. This journey to Lugu Lake has deeply impressed upon me the wonders of nature and the wisdom and diligence of humanity. Here, I felt the gifts of nature and the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. It was an unforgettable journey, and I will forever cherish these beautiful memories.

A place with warmth~ A hotel that is perfect for vacation!

Lugu Lake Tingxia Island| A place with warmth, a hotel that is perfect for vacation Here, the afternoon tea can overlook the entire beautiful scenery of Lugu Lake. The staff received us very warmly. The environment is very good, the cake is delicious, and there is a cute little cat. I was really healed by everything here. I will come again next time.

A journey for the window

Lugu Lake talks about the old mountain and sea affairs homestay When autumn comes, after the reeds at the door grow out, the window view is like an oil painting🎨. Lugu Lake Anxia Hotel Located in the nearest Daluoshui Village to Lugu Lake🛶. The public area of the hotel can take in the view of the Goddess Peak and the lake. Lugu Lake·Qianshan Ji Hotel It is the most beautiful hotel in Lugu Lake. When the sun is close to sunset, the golden sunlight shines on the Goddess Peak, and the windows of the public area and the room are like beautiful scrolls. Lin'an Shendu Wubei Hotel It is more beautiful in the rainy season than in other seasons. The green mountains shrouded in clouds, coupled with Changhua Creek, are as beautiful as the landscape paintings of ancient people🌲. Songyang Pingtian Village Grandpa's Coffee Fewer people go to this village. Here, you can sit by the window, overlook most of the village and the distant green mountains, have a cup of coffee, enjoy the warmth of the sun, and feel extremely comfortable😜. Weizhou Island Jingye Restaurant Book dinner or afternoon tea, and you can enjoy the sea through the window🌊. Tonglu Daijia Mountain No. 8 It is a quiet small village, which is very charming in the rainy season. The homestay here feels more when the clouds and mist are lingering, it is a good place for weekend vacations🏞.

National Day Lijiang travel pit avoidance guide! It's best to collect these suggestions, regret not to see!

As the National Day is getting closer and closer, dear sisters, choose your favorite inn for your journey in advance. Generally, if you stay in the same inn for three nights, you can enjoy free pick-up service. Remember to ask in advance, don't let the wrong money flow away. When buying flower cakes, hand-baked ones are more delicious and have excellent taste. Don't forget to bring sunscreen, especially in Lijiang with high altitude, the ultraviolet rays are so strong that people can't ignore. In addition, umbrellas are also essential, both for sunshade and rain. After October, the rain will gradually decrease, mainly sunny and cloudy, and the sun shines directly, an umbrella can make you cope calmly. The temperature in Lijiang in October is between 9-20 degrees, kindly remind that clothes should be sufficient. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, windbreakers, thin sweaters and other warm clothes are necessary. The rainy season is coming, if it rains, thick clothes can also come in handy, of course, you can also buy on the spot. In the dry weather, body lotion and hydrating masks are the saviors of the skin. For accommodation, it's a good choice to be near or next to the ancient city. But don't live in the center of the ancient city, the stone road is a test for the weight of the suitcase, if there is an innkeeper to help pick up and drop off, that's even better! It's worth mentioning that the ancient city does not charge admission fees or maintenance fees. When shopping, you need to know how to bargain. There are a dazzling array of small commodities in the ancient city, such as skirts, earrings, etc. Look at several stores before making a decision, comparison and bargaining are necessary. Don't wear high heels when visiting the ancient city, the stone road will make your feet tired. Comfortable flat shoes are the best choice. In addition, be alert to the enthusiastic chats of the roadside aunts, they are often just selling goods. Be careful when taking a black car, it's not uncommon for private cars to be unlicensed. After getting on the car, pay attention to whether the license plate is consistent with the order. Yunnan travel route recommends Kunming, Dali, Lijiang all have airports, you can choose to fly directly or first fly to Kunming and then transfer to Lijiang, Shangri-La or Lugu Lake and finally to Dali. Yunnan attractions are scattered, if you come to Yunnan for the first time, it is recommended to choose a small local group, confirm whether there is a sales behavior when signing up.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake, located at the junction of Yanyuan County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province and Ninglang County, Yunnan Province, is co-governed by Sichuan and Yunnan. The east of the lake is Lugu Lake Town, Yanyuan County, and the west is Yongning Township, Ninglang County. It is the third largest deep-water lake in China, with an average depth of 45 meters, the deepest part reaching 93 meters, transparency up to 11 meters, and the maximum visibility is 12 meters. The lake water is clear and blue, and it is the highest altitude lake in Yunnan. The surrounding area of Lugu Lake is mainly inhabited by 7 ethnic groups including Mosuo, Yi, Pumi, and Mongolian. The beautiful natural environment and unique ethnic customs make it a famous tourist area. Due to the reasons of tectonic movement, the triangular surface of the cliffs around the lake and the U-shaped glacial valley landforms are everywhere, which has created the unique natural lake shape of Lugu Lake. There are 5 islands, 4 peninsulas, and one long island in Lugu Lake, each with different shapes, green as jade. Being in it, the water and the sky are the same color, clear as a mirror, and algae flowers are dotted in it. The pig trough boat slowly sliding on the blue waves and the Mosuo folk songs slowly floating between the water and the sky add a bit of simplicity and tranquility. It is a virgin lake far away from the hustle and bustle and unpolluted. The lake is surrounded by mountains, with Gemu Goddess Mountain standing high on the lakeside, and Houlong Mountain wedging into the heart of the lake, forming a horseshoe-shaped Lugu Lake. Due to good runoff conditions and relatively abundant water supply, and relatively small water loss, as a semi-closed lake, Lugu Lake, no matter from which angle you look at her, you will be conquered by her beautiful scenery. The water is clear and leisurely, white flowers bloom, birds fly on the water, and the breeze blows on the face.

Seagulls are flying around, you must visit Lugu Lake in winter

Lugu Lake is located at the junction of Yunnan Province and Sichuan Province, it is one of the largest alpine lakes in China, and also one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. In winter, the scenery of Lugu Lake is even more spectacular, with seagulls flying around, making people linger. The winter climate of Lugu Lake is cold, but the seagulls on the lake are not afraid of the cold. They soar and fly over the lake, spreading their wings high, making people feel incredibly amazed and shocked. Seagulls fly over the lake, their wings shimmering in the sun, making people feel very beautiful and mysterious. In addition to seagulls, the winter scenery of Lugu Lake is also very beautiful. The water surface of the lake shimmers with silver light in the sun, making people feel very mysterious and beautiful. The mountains by the lake are also covered with white snow, making people feel very spectacular and beautiful. There is another very beautiful scene in winter at Lugu Lake, that is, sunrise and sunset. In winter, the sunrise and sunset of Lugu Lake are very beautiful, the sunlight shines on the lake, making people feel very warm and comfortable. At the same time, the reflection on the lake is also very beautiful, making people feel very mysterious and beautiful. In summary, the winter of Lugu Lake is very beautiful and mysterious, with seagulls flying around, making people linger. If you want to experience this beauty and mystery, then you must come to Lugu Lake for winter tourism.