Lugu Lake is located between Yanyuan County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County of Lijiang City in Yunnan Province. It is the "mother lake" of the Mosuo people, who still retain the tradition of matrilineal society, and the wonderland of countless travelers' dreams. Whether it is the natural landscape as in their past life or the only cultural tradition in the world, it attracts people who love to travel and explore. Known as the Pearl of the Plateau, Lugu Lake is an unspoiled and pristine lake. The islands in the lake stand tall and in different forms, and the trees are lush and green. In between, the water and sky are as clear as a mirror, the pig boats gliding slowly on the turquoise waves and the Mosuo folk songs floating slowly between the water and the sky make this place even more quaint and quiet.
Here is also the legendary Daughterland. Mosuo people have been living on the shore of Lugu Lake for generations. To this day, they still retain the matrilineal extended family with a female head of household and female members, as well as the matrilineal clan marriage system of "no marriage between men and women, voluntary union, and free separation of families". Here, everything is so magical, so simple, whether it is the ceremony of the ceremony, small ah wedding, matrilineal family and funeral, are unique. Every ritual, every custom is a beautiful and touching story, a beautiful pastoral song. In addition to the peculiar wedding customs, the unique costumes of young boys and girls on Lugu Lake are even more remarkable.
Lugu Lake is not only the country of girls, but also the kingdom of song and dance. As soon as you step on this hot land, all the tourists are that far and near, floating "Ahabala" moved, are like a dragon like the roll of the Mojia temptation. Look, the pig-trough boat floating in the distance, carrying Du Shimei, beckons to you and extends its throat, "Oh, friend, don't go away when you come, Du Shimei accompanies you to the west side of the moon."
Address: between Yanyuan County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province.
Transportation: Lugu Lake is located at the border of Yunnan and Sichuan. Currently, the only way to reach Lugu Lake is by car. It is very convenient to transfer to Lugu Lake from Sichuan and Yunnan. If you go from Sichuan, you have to transfer to Xichang. If you go from Yunnan, you have to transfer to Lijiang. It takes about six to seven hours. When you arrive at Lugu Lake Scenic Spot, each attraction is not far from the village. You can walk or ride a bicycle, or charter your own car around the lake. All the inns can check the car rental information. It should be noted that Lugu Lake Scenic Area has many curves and steep slopes, so no matter which road you take, you should pay attention to slow traveling.
Best Season: March-May, September-November. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit Lugu Lake. Of course, it is best to try to avoid the rainy season of Lugu Lake in June, July and August. For one thing, the roads are slippery, and for another, there is no sunshine involved to appreciate the charm of Lugu Lake scenery. If you choose to come to Lugu Lake in winter, increase the warmth factor appropriately. In this season, most of the rooms in the lake view hotels are cold, which is something tourists should pay attention to in order to prevent colds.
Suggested playing time: 2-5 days
Accommodation: Lugu Lake, short-term rental housing, short-term rental.
Tickets: Yunnan tickets: 100.00 yuan; Sichuan tickets: 80.00 yuan
Opening time: 08:00~18:00
Must-see attractions in Lugu Lake:
1. Daloshui Village
Daloshui Village is a must-see place for most tourists visiting Lugu Lake. In Daloshui Village, there are Mosuo wooden houses by the lake, most of which are now converted into hotels that can provide accommodation. In the evening, local Mosuo people will put on traditional costumes and perform songs and dances. After enjoying the national songs and dances, you can also have a barbecue in the tents set up by the lake. There is a curved gravel road by the lower lake. The Mosuo people along the road have transformed their homes into hotels. The wooden huts lined up along the path are beautiful and distinctive. There are bars, department stores and specialty stores. There are weeping willows by the lake, wooden boats and fine waves, the scenery is charming, naturally becoming a gathering place for tourists, and the path is also known as the "Mosuo style road". There are two main ways to play Lugu Lake in Daloshui Village. One is to rent a piggyback boat around the lake at the pier in Daloshui Village, and one is to rent a bicycle or electric car to accompany you around the lake.
Suggested playing time: 2-3 hours
2. Liguo Village
Liguo Village is located on the north side of Lugu Lake in Ninglang County, Lijiang City, surrounded by water from east, west, south, north and south, which forms the "Drill Peninsula as the core of the "Drill Bay". The village is located at the foot of the Gemu Goddess Mountain (locally known as Lion Mountain - named after the crouching lion overlooking the mountain in Yongning). The houses are spread out over the lake bay and peninsula. Blessed with a unique location, Rigaku has a lake and mountain unlike other villages, and the small Rigaku Peninsula is more popular with tourists.
Suggested playing time: 4-5 hours
3. Lugu Lake Observation Deck
Lugu Lake is known as the Pearl of the Plateau. Lugu Lake is known as the ancient name of Lugu Ku Haizi, also known as Zuozhuo Sea, commonly known as the two seas. Lugu Lake is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and it snows for more than three months in a year. Lugu Lake is rich in forest resources, beautiful scenery, fresh air, charming scenery, by the local Mosuo people called "Mother Lake", also known as "Penglai Fairyland". Observation Deck is located on the east shore of Lugu Lake, dense vegetation, where you can take in the Lugu Lake as far as the eye can see. The Observation Deck is the best place to overlook Lugu Lake. In addition to viewing, you can also take photos at the Observation Deck. Some tourists comment that the photos taken here will be more beautiful than the scenery they see with their own eyes.
Suggested Playing Time: 3-4 hours
Short-term rental housing around Lugu Lake:
1. Deluxe suite on the first floor of the Peninsula Hotel, where Lugu Lake meets the Sea of Grass. Check out /room/45048/.
2. Lugu Lake and the Caohai Peninsula is connected to the first floor of the large bed room used to check the listings /room/45041/.
More Lugu Lake short term rentals go to short term rentals.