The Lugu Lake in early summer is as beautiful as an oil painting!

Nestled deep within the Yunnan-Tibet Plateau, Lugu Lake is not only a paradisiacal haven akin to the mythical Penglai, but also the sacred Mother Lake of the Mosuo people✨ ⭐For first-time visitors to Lugu Lake, Daluoshui Village is a recommended choice. The village boasts convenient transportation, lake-view homestays🏨, and the opportunity to experience pig-trough boat rides at Daluoshui Wharf. You can wake up to a lakeside sunrise🌅 and enjoy Mosuo bonfire parties in the evening. ⭐The entire circumference of Lugu Lake is approximately 70-80 kilometers, which can be covered in a day by self-driving or hiring a car. If you choose to hire a car, remember to contact the driver a day in advance. . Clockwise lake circuit: Daluoshui Village - Lige - Love Wharf - Grass Sea - Walking Marriage Bridge - Sichuan Lovers' Beach - Luyuan Cliff - Lige Peninsula - Daluoshui Village 1️⃣Lige This is a less crowded area of Lugu Lake with boutique hotels and homestays. It also features a lakeside beach, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a tranquil vacation. 2️⃣Love Wharf Highly recommended by local drivers, Love Wharf offers cheaper boat rides compared to other wharfs. You can enjoy a lake tour to Grass Sea and Princess Island. The cost for a four-person tour to Grass Sea is 35 yuan per person, and the lake tour lasts about one and a half hours. 3️⃣Grass Sea, Walking Marriage Bridge The Walking Marriage Bridge and Grass Sea are located in the same area. Grass Sea is a tall reed marsh, with the reeds turning green in June and July, making it the best time to visit. The Walking Marriage Bridge, a wooden bridge over 300 meters long, is a romantic spot for Mosuo couples. There are many snack and craft stalls on both sides of the bridge, and you can also enjoy horse riding along the lake. 4️⃣Sichuan Lovers' Beach One of the two Lovers' Beaches at Lugu Lake, this one is located in Sichuan. The beach is long with an open view, featuring a willow-lined walkway, pig-trough boats, artificial scenes, and numerous homestays and hotels nearby, creating a relaxing holiday atmosphere. 5️⃣Luyuan Cliff An open-view hillside viewing platform, where prayer flags flutter in the wind, offering an unobstructed view of the turquoise highland lake. 6️⃣Lige Peninsula A small island surrounded by water on three sides, with several ancient buildings, exuding a hermit-like charm. It is also an excellent spot for watching sunrise and sunset🌇 . 📌Tips: 1. There are four to five buses daily from Lijiang to Lugu Lake. You can book tickets on Lijiang Transportation, with a ticket price of 76 yuan per person. The entrance fee for Lugu Lake scenic area is 70 yuan per person. 2. It's almost impossible to hail a taxi or rent an electric car at Lugu Lake. You can only self-drive or hire a car for a tour around the lake, with the cost of hiring or sharing a car being 200 yuan per day. 3. In June and July, the lake surface is covered with a lot of water poplar flowers, offering a unique boating experience. 4. Although Goddess Bay doesn't offer accommodation, you can still visit Goddess Mountain. The cable car to Goddess Mountain closes at 5:30 pm, so if you want to see the mountain cave, make sure to start early. 5. Even in summer, the temperature difference between day and night at Lugu Lake is significant, with only a few degrees at night, so bring a jacket. Lugu Lake | Lugu Lake Itinerary | Yunnan Travel