Lugu Lake

| Until I went to Lugu Lake... If you ask me, what is the most worthwhile place to visit in Yunnan? I would answer without hesitation---Lugu Lake Vast colorful forests, stunningly tranquil blue waters, flocks of seagulls, light clouds and breezes, it's not an overstatement to call it the romantic ceiling of early winter! This winter, take a trip to Lugu Lake, that blue will heal you for a long, long time... Transportation: Some cities have direct flights to Lugu Lake Airport I recommend a more economical way, first get to Lijiang, then take a bus or rent a car to Lugu Lake Bus tickets can be bought on travel apps, from Lijiang Daluoshui Village, about 4 hours, prices vary depending on the starting point, ranging from 80-98 Ticket: 70/person Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in Daluoshui Village for convenient transportation and dining, and it is also a good spot to watch the sunrise 2-day tour itinerary: D1: Depart from Lijiang to Daluoshui Village at noon, after lunch, take a lake tour: Daluoshui Village Xiaoyuba → Lover's Beach (Yunnan) → Lige Peninsula Lover's Beach (Sichuan) Caohai → Walking Marriage Bridge D2: Watch the sunrise in Daluoshui Village, then leave from Puluo Wharf and Lvjiawan Wharf back to Lijiang Punch-in tips: ① Panoramic viewing platform Go right after entering the scenic area gate and checking tickets, it's an excellent spot to view the Goddess Mountain ② Daluoshui Village There are many wild ducks and seagulls by the lake, as well as red trees, sitting under the trees on the chairs to take photos is super beautiful ③ Xiaoyuba There are a small number of pig trough boats, completely deserted, the scenery is incredibly beautiful, and there are also many seagulls ④ Lover's Beach There are Lover's Beaches in both Sichuan and Yunnan, but the one in Yunnan is more beautiful, and it is currently the place with the most seagulls ⑤ Lige Peninsula The small island that divides the lake into a heart shape, the water is tranquil and azure, everyone who sees it will exclaim how beautiful it is ⑥ Caohai Next to the viewing platform, there are many colorful pig trough boats you can go on to take photos, the background is golden and stunning ⑦ Walking Marriage Bridge The romantic Lover's Bridge, accompanied by the sunset glow, walk halfway with your loved one and then return, symbolizing that the love between the two will never end ⑧ Puluo Wharf The wharf area is wide, the pig trough boats on the shore are particularly good for taking photos, and there are many boating routes to choose from ⑨ Lvjiawan Wharf Near the wharf, there is a pebble beach facing the Goddess Mountain, the lake is full of duckweed, the water is as clear as crystal, and you will be amazed when you see this place Pig trough boat tips: Mainly concentrated at Daluoshui Wharf, Puluo Wharf, and Lvjiawan Wharf, available daily from 8:30-17:00, prices vary depending on the route, roughly 100-200/person

Dreamy Yunnan, a land of diversity. On this paradise-like land, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and colorful clouds reflect each other, outlining the beautiful and colorful scenery of Yunnan. If you want to heal your soul, come to Dali, where Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake accompany each other, the ancient architecture and the pure blue sky reflect each other, immersing people in it, feeling the gift of nature. Lugu Lake is another side of Yunnan's cloud, quiet and peaceful, the white clouds flow on the lake, the water and mountains reflect each other, as if it is a fairy tale world. The gentleness of the Naxi girls and Mosuo girls will only capture people's hearts more. Lijiang is everyone's favorite, and the angles they like are different. Wooden buildings, stone roads, flowing water, flowers, and the combination of the ancient city and Yulong Snow Mountain are the most popular. Standing at the foot of the snow mountain, it seems that time has stopped, feeling the tranquility and happiness deep in the heart. The flower sea of Spring City Kunming is really worthy of its name, the colorful flowers bloom, each one has its own story. And every corner has people's enthusiastic smiles, the life here is brilliant and colorful. Shangri-La is the paradise in the dream, the eternal peace and tranquility on the plateau. The clouds are lingering on the peak of the snow mountain, people believe in Buddhism with a pure heart, and live a simple and happy life. Yunnan, every step is a poem, every scene is a painting. The nature and humanities here are integrated, which is fascinating. The dreamy beauty of Yunnan will always stay in the heart and become a precious memory. If you yearn for this land, then seize the pace of time, go to Yunnan to experience a wonderful journey. Let the 'place of longing' become the 'place that has been passed', and leave valuable experiences for yourself.

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

Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake, as two lakes in the western Yunnan tourist route, many people who travel to Yunnan will be entangled, how to choose between Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake? This article will make a comprehensive comparison of the two lakes, like and collect notes, to see which lake is more suitable for you. 🍀Lake color: Lugu Lake > Erhai Lake Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake have many similarities, both lakes can be circled, and there are mountains by the lake. Erhai Lake is nestled at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, while the Gemu Goddess Mountain by Lugu Lake is also quite distinctive. The difference is that Erhai Lake is larger. Erhai Lake is the second largest lake in Yunnan after Dianchi Lake, while Lugu Lake is shared by Sichuan and Yunnan, ranking fifth in Yunnan. Just looking at the lake itself, the scenery of Lugu Lake is far better than that of Erhai Lake. The water quality of Lugu Lake remains in the first class all year round, the lake is clear, and it will show different colors at different angles, which is incomparable to Erhai Lake. So, if you want to see water, Lugu Lake is undoubtedly the first choice, provided it must be sunny. 🚌Transportation: Erhai Lake > Lugu Lake Erhai Lake is not far from Dali Ancient City, and it is on the must-pass route from Kunming to Lijiang, the transportation is very convenient, which is incomparable to Lugu Lake. In comparison, Lugu Lake is not on the main line of Yunnan tourism, most people choose to drive from Lijiang (about 4 hours, many mountain roads), precisely because of this factor, many people give up Lugu Lake, let Lugu Lake be unknown. In terms of tourism facilities, Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient City, Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas, etc. constitute the basic plate of Dali travel, whether it is the richness of scenic spots or various entertainment facilities, Erhai Lake is much more complete. And Lugu Lake is relatively less diverse in scenery, mainly natural scenery. 💰Tourism cost: Lugu Lake > Erhai Lake Excluding the consumption factors of eating and living, the cost of going to Lugu Lake is higher than that of Erhai Lake. Mainly reflected in two aspects: First, time cost. As mentioned earlier, Lugu Lake is far away and is on the tourist branch line, so it usually takes 2-3 days to go to Lugu Lake. Second, ticket cost. Erhai Lake is free, Lugu Lake ticket is 70 yuan/person. ✨Comprehensive comparison: the duel of humanities and nature Overall, Lugu Lake and Erhai Lake have their own characteristics. Erhai Lake has a deeper historical accumulation, the story of wind, flower, snow and moon is long, and it is more literary and artistic to take pictures. And Lugu Lake is natural and primitive, the color of the lake and the colorful pig trough boat are memorable. If there is enough time, it is recommended to go to both Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake. If you have to choose one, it depends on whether you like nature or humanities more, I personally recommend Lugu Lake more.

Bright sunshine, warm weather, recently, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province is getting warmer and warmer. Everything is full of vitality, the camellias in the yard, the magnolias in the park, the cherry blossoms next to the community, the willow fluff by the river... are all conveying the message of spring. Today, I will present a guide to Lijiang's spring, collecting a whole spring's heart! Smelling flowers Lijiang's spring is a 'flower' world. At the beginning of each spring, various flowers in Lijiang begin to bloom in spring. Red, white, yellow, pink... every flower is heart-moving. Slowly, the rapeseed flowers in Shigu Town, Lijiang began to bloom, a piece of golden rapeseed flowers, making romance and poetry come to mind. The spring of Shigu, the bright blue sky, the clear flowing river, the large terraced rapeseed flowers, the pink walls and black tiles of the houses, can't help but think of Tao Yuanming's Peach Blossom Spring. After the spring, the camellias of Yufeng Temple in Lijiang bloom brilliantly, bringing a different scenery to this spring, and also attracting many tourists to come and enjoy the flowers. Walking into Yufeng Temple, the camellias, ten miles of fragrance, mountain magnolias and other flowers in the courtyard are all vying to bloom, and the fragrance of flowers is overflowing. In spring, the pink on Cherry Blossom Avenue is particularly expected. In March, the cherry trees on both sides of Snow Mountain Road in Lijiang city begin to bloom in spring. At this time, the sea of flowers is like a tide, and the scenery is refreshing under the reflection of the snow mountain. With the snow mountain as the background, with the blue sky as the foil, on the dry thin branches, clusters of pink petals are extraordinarily beautiful. At the same time, the cherry blossoms of Puji Temple also entered the blooming period. Cherry blossoms, growing in the Zen-filled temple, seem to have a few more faint fragrances invisibly. The flower branches are higher than the beams, and the petals bloom above the tiles. The architecture here is antique, and the blooming of cherry blossoms has become a vibrant embellishment. In spring, the magnolia flowers in Lijiang Park bloom as scheduled. Under the blue sky, the white calyx is quietly and peacefully blooming, looking pure and gentle, shy and lovely. Every April, roses will bloom all over the streets and alleys of Lijiang. In Lijiang, many people like to plant a few roses in front of and behind their houses. The roses that wrap around the willows or trellises, quietly blooming in the corners of the ancient stone roads, under the white walls and green tiles, and in the deep courtyards. The flowers are clustered and fragrant, quite artistic. Garden tour Spring is a good season for outings, why not go to the park for a walk, breathe fresh air, watch flowers and grass spit out fragrance, and welcome the endless spring light. In spring, the sky in Heilongtan Park in Lijiang is high and far, and the white clouds are leisurely. The water here is clear and the air is fresh. It is a good place for spring outings. Entering the park, the first thing that comes into view is a calm and clear lake, with fish swimming freely in the lake. The lake reflects the scenery next to it, which is as beautiful as a picture scroll. Walking on the small road in the garden, you will also meet old people walking in Naxi costumes, a family of three who come out to relax in their spare time... Tourists gather by the lake and under the trees, in twos and threes, talking and laughing. Lake tour The distant green mountains are like dais, and the nearby green lakes are like jade. In the spring, facing the breeze, take a leisurely walk by the lake with family and friends, how comfortable. Lugu Lake is quiet and secluded. Tourists who come here will be intoxicated in the charming lake and mountain scenery and forget the way back. In spring, Lijiang Lashi Lake is vast, facing the spring breeze, taking a walk by the lake, plus the beautiful scenery, it is refreshing. Wenbi Mountain in Lijiang city is one of the best places to view the snow mountain. From Wenbi Mountain, the snow mountain and the reflection of the lake echo each other, showing the blank space of the landscape painting to the fullest. The newly built nearly 2 kilometers of viewing and fitness trail can be used for running, taking pictures, watching seabirds, and has become a new check-in place in Lijiang. In the north of Lijiang city, there is a place called Zhongji Sea. There is a gentle breeze, warm sunshine, and it is a good place for leisurely walks. Walking around Zhongji Sea, facing the water and the wind, let the clothes flutter, leisurely and contented. Qingxi Reservoir in the northern suburbs of Lijiang, looking up to see the blue sky, looking down to see the clear lake, the shadows of the trees are swaying. The snow mountain is reflected in the lake, which is beautiful and is a good place for walking, cooling off, and travel photography.

☁Lugu Lake is a plateau freshwater lake, mainly formed by the confluence of more than 10 streams from around the lake and karst groundwater from the limestone mountains. ☁Large patches of colorful forests, stunningly quiet blue, flocks of seagulls, light clouds and light wind, it's not too much to say it's a romantic ceiling in early winter! This winter, take a trip to Lugu Lake, that blue will definitely heal you, for a long, long time… 🌳Check-in spots: ◾Panoramic viewing platform ◾Daluoshui Village ◾Xiaoyuba ◾Lover's Beach ◾Lige Peninsula ◾Grass Sea ◾Walking Marriage Bridge ◾Puluo Pier ◾Lvjiawan Pier 🌿Must-dos at the attractions: ◾Watch a sunrise in Daluoshui Village ◾Feed the seagulls by the lake ◾Take a pig trough boat to appreciate the lake and mountains ◾Hold hands 👫 and walk on the Grass Sea Walking Marriage Bridge ◾Slowly walk through Lover's Beach, watching the sparkling lake water 🚘Transportation: ◾Some cities can fly directly to Lugu Lake Airport ◾Bus: From Lijiang Bus Station to Lugu Lake Bus Station 🎫Ticket: 70/person 🛶Pig trough boat: Mainly concentrated at Daluoshui Pier, Puluo Pier, Lvjiawan Pier, every day from 8:30-17:00, different routes have different prices, roughly between 100-200/person 🌿Note: ◾The surrounding Mosuo people live with the grandmother as the head, respect their matrilineal customs ◾Lugu Lake is the lake on which the locals depend for survival, pay attention to protecting the water source ◾Lugu Lake is in a plateau area, with large temperature differences in the morning and evening, strong ultraviolet rays, bring a jacket and also do a good job of sun protection ◾If you drive yourself, there are many mountain roads, be careful ◾The local uncle said, return halfway through the Grass Sea Walking Marriage Bridge~ It signifies that the love between the two people will never end ◾It is not recommended to cycle around the lake, the lake is large and there are many mountain roads

Encountering the 'autumn mountain' in the winter between the mountains and rivers, and seeing the beauty of the moonlit night of Lugu Lake at the time of the full moon, standing by the blue lake and taking a photo with the Gem Goddess Mountain. Autumn mountain full moon, this place is where my heart is. And the 'autumn mountain' has included this scene in every guest room. The moment of check-in is full of surprises. As long as you look out through the balcony and windows of the room, you can see the lake and mountains. It's like a gust of free wind. We also ride the wind and feel the poetic beauty of Lugu Lake's mountains and waters. About Autumn Mountain, a one-minute walk out of the door is the unrestrained pier where you can see the fairyland of morning mist. The design of the lonely wind, the color matching of the entire environment is a simple and clean theme, the aesthetics of the person in charge is good, the furniture and supplies are retro but not vulgar, so I love every corner here. The public area of the hotel is like a coffee shop by the lake, roasting fire in front of the fireplace, drinking coffee and enjoying the lake view, it's as comfortable as in a movie clip. Although there are only six rooms in the hotel, each room faces Lugu Lake. The design of the room is full of life aesthetics, and it looks like a picture book when you take a casual shot. Lugu Lake Autumn Mountain Hotel

Located on the border between Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, Lugu Lake is the highest lake in Yunnan and the third largest deepwater lake in China. Under the natural veil of beautiful mountains and waters, there was an ancient and mysterious "daughter country" - the Mosuo people hidden on the shores of Lugu Lake. The Mosuo are currently the last Eastern ethnic group to retain the matriarchal system, and are unique among China's ethnic minorities; Magnificent natural landscapes and unique ethnic customs cast a strong legend on Lugu Lake. The Mosuo are the last Eastern people to retain the matriarchal system, so Lugu Lake has a special title called the Oriental Daughter Country. Just like the daughter's country in "Journey to the West", the Mosuo people are dominated by women, and their status is more prominent, and the eldest grandmother is generally the head of the family, in charge of the family's living, eating, production, sacrifices, etc., which is the core of the entire Mosuo family. We attended the Mosuo Museum and learned about one of their most unique cultures, marriage. Men and women who "go to marriage" only maintain their relationship with feelings, and once they find that their personalities are incompatible or their feelings are weakened, they can cut off their relationship with each other at any time, which shows that although the Mosuo people are in power by the matrilineal people, even the male people also have the right to freely choose their partners, preferring women but not boys. Lijiang to Lugu Lake transportation: You can choose chartered bus (5-6 hours) or bus (7-8 hours) We were in Lijiang and then asked the local travel agency. #瀘沽湖 #雲南

One of the most beautiful alpine lakes in China. #lugulake #yunnan #sichuan #china #travelinspiration #lakes

My first time hiking at high evelations. It took me three half-days to complete the hike around Lugu Lake. On day 1 I hiked from Daluoshui village to Lige. I wouldn’t consider that part of the trail idea for hiking since it was mostly car roads but the views were indeed breathtaking. After finding my rhythm and getting used to high elevations, I decided to go for a moderate challenge on day 2 hiking towards Nvshenwan. Despite the fact that I started the hike late morning and had to stop from time to time to take in the incredible natural landscape, I managed to reach my destination before sunset and settled myself into an inn. The inn owner was such an interesting and knowledgeable person that I learned so much about the Mosuo culture from him. We spent the entire evening sitting around the fireplace conversing on a wide variety of topics. I finished around 65km of my trip around the lake with a bit of hitchhiking on the last day. Even though my back was in pain afterwards, the lake was absolutely worth the hike! #china #yunnan #nationalpark #lakes #wintergetaway #naturalwonders #hiking #hitchhike

Lugu Lake (泸沽湖） it was a far way to arrive there from Lijiang ancient town. I only remembered I was sleeping all way through, but every time I woke up, we hadn’t arrived🥲 climbed 5 mountains, took 4 hours, we finally arrived Lugu Lake! Pic 1️⃣ on the way to Lugu Lake, we can see Jinsha River(金沙江). Love this turquoise green! Pic 2️⃣-3️⃣ Lugu Lake viewing platform. There was super crowded, I went on the workdays, couldn’t imagine if it is in weekends or holiday... but the most disappointing thing is, there’s a row of trees blocking the view! Very difficult to shoot nice pictures there. So if you are driving on this trip, wouldn’t recommend you to go there to see the view. You can definitely stop by somewhere to get the better views. Pic 4️⃣-5️⃣ Boat tour in Lugu Lake. it took around 1 hour to finish the trip. Water is very clean and clear, many birds were following us for food Pic 6️⃣ Beach of Lugu Lake, in the morning Pic 7️⃣ another side of the Lake. ⚠️ warning if you want to stay in the hotel near by the Lake, it is not necessary to book the Lake view rooms. You won’t get a nice view from room, pointless to waste money.

Lugu Lake, half in Yunnan and half in Sichuan. The driver said, we are in Sichuan now, then we can enter Yunnan again. It’s far from Lijiang around 5 hours in car with several scenic stops.