[2025 Ninglang Stay] Travel Guide for Lanyond Hotle（Lugu Lake） (Updated Apr)

Spring breezes caress the mountains and rivers Sunlight pours down like poetry Every inch of land speaks of life's vitality Tender sprouts breaking through the soil are declarations of resilience Branches adorned with blossoms are gifts of time Even the floral fragrance floating in the air Is imbued with the warmth of hope Green shoots on barren branches are metaphors of renewal Thawing streams compose symphonies of courage Spring never fails to reward every seed's patient wait Just as time eventually answers every sincere pursuit Those dormant, growing, and blooming All interpret the essence of life Which is, at its core, a journey alongside the light Flowers are the signature of spring Light smuggles constellations through leaf veins Clouds practice their reflections in lakes and seas Spring and I are each other's remedy Lugu Lake Lan Yue Hotel

Trip Overview This journey will take you deep into the natural scenery and Mosuo culture of Lugu Lake in Yunnan. You will have the opportunity to hike around the lake, cycle to enjoy the picturesque landscape, experience the life of the Mosuo people, and taste local delicacies. The itinerary is well-planned and suitable for travelers who love nature and culture. Itinerary Plan Day 1: Arrival at Lugu Lake • Recommended Transportation: Take a bus from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, which takes about 4 hours. • Attractions: ◦ Lugu Lake: Known as the 'Pearl of the Plateau,' the lake is clear and surrounded by mountains, resembling a fairyland on earth. • Food Recommendations: For dinner, you can enjoy Mosuo cuisine at a lakeside restaurant, such as pork belly and butter tea. Day 2: Lugu Lake Tour • Recommended Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car or join a local travel agency's lake tour for convenience and flexibility. • Attractions: ◦ Grass Sea: The lake surface is wide and beautiful, making it a great place for photos. ◦ Lige Peninsula: Surrounded by water on three sides, it looks like a green gem embedded in the lake. ◦ Daluoshui Village: A well-preserved Mosuo living area where you can experience the culture of the Mosuo matriarchal society. • Food Recommendations: For lunch, you can dine at a restaurant on Lige Peninsula and try the local pickled fish. Day 3: In-depth Exploration of Lugu Lake and Surrounding Cultural Landscapes • Recommended Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car or hire a car for convenience and flexibility. • Attractions: ◦ Luyuan Cliff: The legendary source of Lugu Lake, with steep mountains and magnificent scenery. ◦ Yongning Hot Springs: Rich in minerals, the hot springs are beneficial to the body. ◦ Mosuo Museum: Showcases the history, culture, and customs of the Mosuo people. • Food Recommendations: For dinner, you can enjoy the local specialty Mosuo hot pot in Yongning Town. Day 4: Lugu Lake - Lijiang • Recommended Transportation: Return to Lijiang from Lugu Lake, which takes about 6 hours. Accommodation Recommendations • Lakeside Guesthouses: Such as Mosuo Family Inn, to experience Mosuo culture and enjoy the lake view. • High-end Hotels: Such as Lugu Lake Lanyue Hotel, to enjoy high-end services and natural scenery. Notes • Safety: Be cautious when cycling in the plateau area and avoid high-risk activities. • Weather: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so keep warm and bring rain gear. • Culture: Respect Mosuo culture and do not intrude into Mosuo homes without permission. I hope this guide helps you create wonderful memories at Lugu Lake!

Experience Mosuo culture, highland pearl, lake scenery, and poetic living 🌄 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Lake Tour and Mosuo Culture Morning: Depart from Lijiang → Lugu Lake Viewing Platform → Grass Sea Marriage Bridge Afternoon: Wooden boat ride (view water smartweed) → Heart-shaped Bay at Lige Peninsula → Sunset at Goddess Bay Evening: Mosuo bonfire party → Stargazing on the terrace Day 2: Sunrise and Cultural Dialogue Early morning: Wooden boat ride in morning mist (blooming water smartweed) → Princess Island Morning: Cable car to Gemu Goddess Mountain → Visit Mosuo family (butter tea making) Afternoon: Relax at lakeside guesthouse in Luangfang Village → Try steamed stone pot fish before departure --- 🏨 Recommended Accommodation: Healing with Lake Views and Culture 1. Lanyue Hotel (Mosuo Town) - Features: Backed by Gemu Goddess Mountain, lake views, stargazing terrace, Mosuo cultural experiences (handcraft printing, bonfire dance) - Highlight: Surima Restaurant's Labelu chicken mushroom soup pot, incredibly delicious 2. Haixi Hotel (Luangfang Village) - Design: Floor-to-ceiling lake views, complimentary bedtime sweet soup and afternoon tea, fusion breakfast 3. Dingya Treehouse Inn (Zhashi Village) - Cultural immersion: Free ethnic costume photography, Mosuo grandmother's house culture explanation, ideal for extended stays --- 🍜 Food Map: Mosuo Culinary Secrets - Must-try recommendations: 1. Water Smartweed Steam Pot Fish (Ama's Wild Mushroom Hot Pot) - Spring lake delicacy with mint leaves, can drink three bowls of soup without getting tired 2. Cured Pork Ribs Hot Pot (Lanyue Hotel) - Tender fall-off-the-bone ribs, secret spicy dipping sauce, perfect with Surima wine 3. Mosuo Sour Fish Soup + Pork Belly - Wild sour and spicy fish soup, flavorful pork belly, authentic with buckwheat pancakes 4. Street Snacks: - Purple rice cake (soft and sweet), chickpea jelly (sour and spicy), grilled lamb skewers (charcoal-flavored) --- 📸 Photo Inspiration: Perfect for Social Media - Lige Viewing Platform: Drone shots of heart-shaped bay, bright dresses with prayer flags - Grass Sea Marriage Bridge: Low-angle shots on wooden walkway, spring green meadow like Miyazaki animation - Goddess Bay Dock: Backlit silhouettes + sparkling lake surface, magical at sunset - Princess Island morning mist: Wooden boat in thin fog, water smartweed like stars, long exposure phone shots --- 🚗 Transportation Guide - Lijiang to Lugu Lake: - Shared car CNY 80/person, 4-hour mountain road (bring neck pillow!), passing "18 Bends" sea of clouds - Around the lake: - Private car CNY 200/day (recommend counterclockwise), or electric bike rental CNY 60/day (mind the battery) --- ✨ Travel Tips 1. Highland protection: Strong UV, sunglasses + SPF50 sunscreen essential; large temperature difference, bring windproof jacket 2. Cultural respect: Avoid privacy questions during Mosuo home visits, learn three-step turn in bonfire dance 3. Eco-friendly travel: Bring water bottle to reduce plastic, don't throw waste into lake --- "Lugu Lake isn't an ocean, but it holds all souls yearning for freedom." In two days and one night, under the watch of Gemu Goddess Mountain, paddle through morning mist in wooden boats, dance around bonfires with Mosuo sisters, let lake breeze blow away the noise, leaving only starlight beating with your heart.

Newly opened Lanyue Hotel at Lugu Lake||If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and want to escape from the endless internal friction, you can choose Yunnan. If you want to escape more thoroughly, you can choose Lugu Lake. The inconvenient transportation here makes it a quiet place. We chose Lanyue Hotel at Lugu Lake for this trip. It's a great choice for a retreat. The hotel just opened in June this year. The whole hotel is designed with independent courtyards facing green mountains, clear water, green trees, and flowers. The butler service and Surima Restaurant are great. I like to enjoy the scenery and dine outdoors. It feels like a vacation.

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🤓🤓

Lanyue Hotel is located in Mosuo Town, Lugu Lake Scenic Area, backed by Gemu Goddess Mountain and facing Lugu Lake. It is separated from Lige Peninsula by a mountain, with a beautiful surrounding environment away from the hustle and bustle. . Hotel | Lanyue Hotel Address | Zhuni Section, Lugu Lake Scenic Area, Yongning Town, Lijiang, Yunnan . Lanyue Hotel covers an area of more than 60 acres, with buildings distributed in traditional Mosuo village-style independent courtyards. The design of the hotel is inspired by the local Mosuo culture and natural scenery, and is named after elements such as mountains, wind, and hills. The decorations and facilities in the hotel incorporate elements of Mosuo culture, allowing guests to feel the unique Mosuo style from the moment they step into the hotel. .. The first phase of the hotel has 33 rooms of various types, including independent courtyards and lake view suites, each with a different courtyard view. The rooms are equipped with oversized bathtubs, large floor-to-ceiling windows, etc. The bedding and interior are in warm beige, restoring the natural and simple tones of the local residents. While enjoying the hot spring bath, guests can also breathe fresh air and enjoy the mountain scenery. . The Surima Restaurant in the hotel mainly serves a fusion of Chinese and Western Sichuan and Yunnan cuisine. All ingredients are cooked with local organic fresh ingredients according to the season, bringing guests the best taste experience. The restaurant has an elegant environment, from the large Mosuo-style floor-to-ceiling windows to the outdoor forest-style wild luxury dining environment, allowing guests to enjoy close contact with the natural environment while tasting delicious food.

Step into the mysterious Lugu Lake, experience the morning mist and seagulls there, take a bus around the lake, and feel the fusion of ancient and modern. 🌿Located on the shore of a high mountain lake in Lijiang, Yunnan, the legendary Little Altay ~ Lanyue Hotel, where the brilliance of Mosuo culture and the magnificence of the high mountains and lakes complement each other. 🌿When you come here, you will be attracted by the beautiful scenery like oil paintings and immersed in the harmonious world of cattle, horses and lakes. Feel the most authentic wild and luxurious life, this is the charm of Little Altay. 🌿Food feast: Mosuo family banquet, with a unique style. If you want to get to know this land more deeply, take a ride on the pig dregs boat and slowly savor the local customs. 🌿Surroundings: The heart of Mosuo Town, across the mountains from the island, is well-proportioned. The incorporation of modern art gives the story of Lugu Lake a new glow. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, walk along the lake, feel the tranquility and comfort, stroll among the natural flowers and plants, or encounter free-roaming cattle and horses. Every moment is interpreting the unique charm of wild luxury life. Come here and enjoy it! Ahaha [Joyful]

｜Lugu Lake version of "Altay" with a relaxed and wild feel. New store🎉First launch｜Lugu Lake version of "Altay" Relaxing feeling🍀Wild luxury The autumn in Lugu Lake is simply an ideal place on earth, with golden grass sea dancing in the wind, seagulls flying freely in the morning light and mist, and the pure blue lakeside reflecting the Goddess Mountain of Gemu. This autumn and winter, open all your senses and feel the nourishment of life. 🍀 New store 🎉First launch! Stay in the independent luxury Lanyue Hotel at the foot of Mount Kinabalu, open the window to see the scenery, and immerse yourself in the poetry of nature. Wild luxury by the lake🌻 It covers a huge area of ​​60 acres, connected to meadows and lakes. Residents around it are grazing, and there are herds of cattle and sheep. My friends in the circle thought I went to Xinjiang. Strolling 👣, the autumn breeze blows on your face, and you feel extremely relaxed. It's so chill. The outdoor lakeside swimming pool is unique in Lugu Lake 💋. The layout is like a Mosuo village, with a native sense of art design. The moment you step into the hall, you just want to stay on the sofa and stare at the view from the window. Autumn food Nutritious Chinese and Western 🍰🍲 breakfast, three-layer exquisite autumn afternoon 🍵 tea, local Yunnan specialty dinner with light luxury wine 🍺 water, dining with lake view, it couldn't be more comfortable. Sleeping in the mountains🥂 There are 33 guest rooms, each of which is an independent building with a starting area of ​​60 square meters of wild luxury and private space. You can enjoy the autumn scenery of Lugu Lake without leaving your home. Take a bath, read a book, and do yoga in the room to spend a day of healing life. The rooms are equipped with Marshall speakers, Dyson hair dryers, capsule coffee machines, minibars, high-end toiletries, and Slumberland comfortable bedding, allowing you to relax and sleep deeply. ☘️

Facing Lugu Lake, backed by Gemu Goddess Mountain Pig trough boat, Mosuo family In this beautiful landscape, The newly opened homestay is located here 🏠Environment Next to a small lake, on a large meadow, there are two-story buildings arranged in an orderly manner, each house has about two or three rooms. There is a large lawn in front of the homestay, surrounded by begonia trees🌲, if it is autumn, you can pick wild fruits, and the hotel will use the picked begonia fruits to make welcome begonia juice. Upon arrival, the butler will take the luggage🧳 and present a hada. 🛏️Guestroom The homestay has 33 rooms in 7 types, the rooms are spacious, many of them are 83 square meters (including the yard) The interior decoration is in log color and beige, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, in close contact with nature, The room is fully equipped, considering the lack of oxygen in the plateau, it is equipped with a humidifier, oxygen cylinder, and fresh air system. The home appliances are of high quality. TOTO smart toilet🚽 and bathroom, Dyson hair dryer, Marshall audio, Delonghi kettle and coffee machine, mini bar with various drinks🧃 and snacks. The bottled water in the guest room is VOSS mineral water, the toiletries are Balmain, and there is also a Lululemon yoga mat. There are outdoor seats in the yard, you can make a pot of tea and drink it slowly, very comfortable. 🍽Restaurant The homestay has a restaurant, an independent building. Large floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoy the beautiful scenery while dining. There is also an outdoor area, where you can enjoy food on the outdoor lawn. The restaurant offers Chinese and Western food, Western food such as burgers🍔, pasta🍝, Chinese food such as Sichuan and Yunnan cuisine, local stir-fried dishes, mushroom pot, beef hot pot🍲, breakfast recommended red rice noodles, 🥥coconut latte☕️, also has egg rolls and waffles🧇 🎮Activities The multi-function hall of the homestay is the place for activities in the store, printing, glue dripping, concerts🎼 are all here, and there are Mosuo story meetings in the evening, where locals tell local customs and culture, men do not marry and women do not marry 🚗Surroundings Cableway, Mosuo Museum, pig trough boat, Lover's Ranch, Goddess Bay Sunset🌄, Internet celebrity cafe 🔖The homestay has a paid half-day tour, and the tour guide is a local Mosuo girl 🛤️How to get there 🚘Self-driving: 3.5h drive from Lijiang 🚌Bus: Lijiang, Dali, and Xichang can all go to Lugu Lake Scenic Area 🎫Lugu Lake ticket: CNY 70

Recommendation for accommodation in Lugu Lake, Lugu Lake Lanyue Hotel, stay away from the noisy Daluoshui, live in Zhudihai, experience the purest Mosuo culture, face Dahaizi, with the Gemu Goddess Mountain in the back, watch the clouds rise and fall , integrate vacation into life. Lanyue Hotel is located in Mosuo Town, Lugu Lake Scenic Area, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, across the mountain from Lugu Lake Lige Peninsula. The hotel facilities are smart mid-to-high-end hotels, all of which are single-family villas! There are 33 guest rooms, each with a different courtyard view. The oversized bathtub and floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to breathe fresh air from a distance while taking a bath. The bedding and interior are in warm beige, restoring the natural and simple tones of local residents. Through the windows of the room, you can enjoy the mountain scenery. While ensuring comfort and privacy, there is no sense of restraint and you feel as relaxed and natural as at home. Since the hotel is located on a plateau, the rooms are equipped with a diffuse oxygen supply system and a fresh air system, so there is no need to worry about altitude sickness. The terrace uses wooden railings and wall panels, which are naturally connected with the lawn in front. Under the warm sunshine, you can see the wind blowing the grass, the white clouds are rolling around during the day, and you can enjoy the stars in the sky at night, integrating the body and mind into the embrace of nature to the maximum extent. It is very Comfortable and comfortable. You can also enjoy the surrounding scenery and have afternoon tea🍵 in the infinity pool, which is very comfortable. You can also take a spiritual break and establish a deep connection with nature by meditating and doing yoga under the Goddess Gem Mountain. The hotel is also equipped with a full-time butler to provide guests with attentive services around the clock, allowing our guests to feel the warmth of Mosuo style. It also provides a wealth of Chinese and Western dining options, with fresh ingredients and exquisite dishes. If you have nothing to do, you can also go to the cafe to taste exquisite pastries or go to the bar to have a drink and relax. You can also participate in the Mosuo people's bonfire party and learn about their traditional customs and song and dance performances. Here, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the gentleness and tranquility from nature. It is a good place for leisure and vacation.

Autumn at Lugu Lake is a paradise on earth, with golden grasslands swaying in the wind, seagulls flying freely in the morning mist, and the pure blue Nian Lake reflecting the Gemu Goddess Mountain. This autumn and winter, open all your senses and feel the nourishment of life. Design The hotel covers an area of 60 acres, connected to meadows and lakes, with local residents grazing around, and cattle and sheep in the west. Your friends will think you went to Xinjiang. Stroll around and feel the autumn breeze on your face, and enjoy the ultimate relaxation. The pool by the outer lake is the only one of its kind at Lugu Lake. The hotel is designed in the style of a Mosuo village, with a primitive artistic design. Once you step into the lobby, you just want to curl up on the sofa and gaze out the window. Rooms The hotel has 33 rooms, each in a separate building, with a minimum area of 60 square meters, offering a wild and luxurious private space where you can enjoy the autumn scenery of Lugu Lake without leaving your room. Take a bath, read a book, or do yoga in your room and enjoy a healing day. The rooms are equipped with Marshall speakers, Dyson hair dryers, capsule coffee machines, minibars, high-end toiletries, and Slumberland comfortable bedding for a deep and relaxing sleep. Dining Enjoy a nutritious Western and Chinese breakfast, a three-tiered exquisite afternoon tea in autumn, and a Yunnan-style dinner with light luxury drinks, while dining with a view of the lake.

Go to "Arashiyama" with friends We were truly amazed by this wonderland! · It is like a shining pearl, quietly inlaid under the beauty of the Gemu Goddess Mountain. As soon as you step into Lanyue, it feels like you have walked into a dreamlike fairy tale world. The morning mist in spring, the sea of ​​flowers in summer, the sea of ​​clouds and Gesang flowers in autumn, each season has its own unique beauty. · As soon as you go out, you will see alpine meadows and groups of 🐂🐏 in front of you. These scenes seem to make people forget the hustle and bustle of the city, and bring tranquility and healing. The entire hotel adopts the settlement-style distribution of traditional Mosuo villages, fully displaying the cultural charm of the Mosuo people. · In the public areas, the Mosuo-style lobby, the Sulima restaurant and the Dingbul multi-purpose hall, each one is full of rich ethnic customs. The infinity pool 🌊 and the starlight terrace are even more unforgettable. · Not only is the environment beautiful, but it is also full of Mosuo design elements, and the photos are also very good 📸 Every frame is like a beautiful painting🎨

If you think Lugu Lake is just an ordinary lake Then you really underestimate its charm This time, I came to Lugu Lake Lanyue Hotel Here you can not only see the mountains and water You can also experience Mosuo culture in depth Enjoy a luxurious and natural holiday time It is a good place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax! 📍 Lanyue Hotel Location: 360 meters northwest of the intersection of Zhuni Section, Yongning Town, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City and Provincial Highway 307 🌟 Must-have experience at Lanyue Hotel 1⃣ Mosuo style lobby As soon as you enter the hotel lobby, you will be deeply attracted by the Mosuo style. Every brick and tile here exudes a simple and natural warmth, as if entering a warm Mosuo family. 2⃣ Dingbul multi-function hall This hall is not only an ideal place for meetings and wedding banquets, but also a miniature of Mosuo culture. The open space leads directly to the lakeside meadow, and the indoor and outdoor fireplaces make the entire space warm and intimate, truly feeling the enthusiasm and culture of the Mosuo people. 3⃣ Surima Restaurant Here, you can taste Sichuan and Yunnan cuisine cooked with local fresh ingredients. The large floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant and the outdoor forest dining environment are integrated with nature, allowing you to enjoy intimate contact with nature in the food. 4⃣ Infinity pool The infinity pool is a highlight of the hotel! Swim while admiring the surrounding lakes and mountains, the beautiful scenery is in sight, as if you are in a painting. 5⃣ Starlight Terrace The terrace is seamlessly connected with the lakeside meadow. Whether it is watching seagulls flying in winter or seeing cattle and sheep in summer, this is the best place for you to embrace nature. The stars in the night sky are even more fascinating. 🚗 Travel strategy: Self-driving: It takes about 3 hours to depart from Lijiang City, and the scenery along the way is picturesque and the journey is easy. Bus: The bus from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lugu Lake along the way. Every corner here is worth savoring, and every experience is unforgettable. Plan your Lugu Lake trip quickly!