Lugu Lake

China has many provinces, whose names are related to the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas on the land, but only the clouds of Yunnan come from the sky. People use 'South of the Colorful Clouds' to describe this realm. The complex monsoon alternations bring the most colorful changes to the clouds wandering over the plateau. In the northwest of Yunnan, the coming and going of clouds shape a world of changing light and shadow. - Dali🏯 In Dali, the fixed combination is Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. They are like an inseparable pair, blessing every man and woman who comes here. Ancient architecture and the pure blue sky reflect each other. Strolling by Erhai Lake, with the breeze on your face, you feel the gifts of nature. Here, you will understand why people say Dali is a place that heals the heart🍃 - Lugu Lake🌊 Yunnan's clouds not only float in the sky but also in the water. If you like quietness, you can come to Lugu Lake, face the water, watch the white clouds pass by, watch time slip away. The pure lake seems to be nature's most perfect palette, with the reflection of the water and the mountains complementing each other. Walking by the lake, it's like being in a fairy tale world, where the Naxi and Mosuo girls capture everyone's hearts🌸 - Lijiang🌷 Everyone who has been to Lijiang has different reasons to fall in love with it. Wooden buildings and stone paths, flowing water and fresh flowers, but one combination is the favorite of many, which is the old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Standing at the foot of the snow mountain, time seems to stand still, making you feel peace and happiness🌙 - Kunming✨ The sea of flowers in the Spring City, where the flowers bloom in a riot of colors, each with its own story. Every corner has the warm smiles of people. Here, you will understand the brilliance of life🌺 - Shangri-La⛰️ Shangri-La, originally from the imagination of a Western writer over 80 years ago, in his depiction, there is an eternal land of peace and tranquility among the mountains and ridges in the East. That plateau seems to be the staircase to heaven. The peaks of the snow mountains are shrouded in mist, and the people here, with their Buddhist faith, have hearts as pure as snow and live simple and happy lives🏔️ - Yunnan, every step is a poem, every scene is a painting. The nature and culture here blend together, making it a place that captivates the heart. The beauty of Yunnan, like a dream, forever remains in my heart, becoming a precious experience in life. If you like it here, then while the time is right, take a trip to Yunnan Turn the 'place you long to visit' into the 'place you have been'✌️

In China, many provinces are named after the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas on the land, but only Yunnan's clouds come from the sky. People use 'Land of Eternal Spring' to describe this realm. The complex monsoon alternations give the wandering clouds on the plateau the richest and most colorful changes. In the northwest of Yunnan, the coming and going of clouds creates a world of changing light and shadow. - Dali🏯 In Dali, the fixed combination is Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. They are like an inseparable pair, blessing every man and woman who comes here. The ancient architecture and the pure blue sky reflect each other. Strolling by the Erhai Lake, with the breeze on your face, you feel the gifts of nature. Here, you will understand why people say Dali is a place that heals the soul🍃 - Lugu Lake🌊 Yunnan's clouds not only float in the sky but also in the water. If you like tranquility, you can come to Lugu Lake, face the water, watch the white clouds pass by, watch time slip away. The pure lake seems like nature's most perfect palette, with the reflection of the water and the mountains creating an interesting contrast. Walking by the lake, it's like being in a fairy tale world, where the Naxi and Mosuo girls capture everyone's hearts🌸 - Lijiang🌷 Everyone who has been to Lijiang has their own favorite aspect. Wooden buildings and stone paths, flowing water and fresh flowers, but one combination is the most beloved by many, which is the old town and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Standing at the foot of the snow mountain, time seems to stand still, making you feel peace and happiness🌙 - Kunming✨ The sea of flowers in the Spring City, where the flowers bloom in a riot of colors, each with its own story. Every corner has the warm smiles of people. Here, you will understand the brilliance of life🌺 - Shangri-La⛰️ Shangri-La, first conceived over 80 years ago by a Western writer, in his depiction, there is an eternal land of peace and tranquility among the mountains in the Far East. That plateau seems like the staircase to heaven. The peaks of the snow mountains are shrouded in mist, and the people here, with their Buddhist faith, have souls as pure as snow and live simple and happy lives🏔️ - Yunnan, every step is a poem, every scene is a painting. The nature and culture here blend together, making it a place that captivates the heart. The beauty of Yunnan, like a dream, forever remains in my heart, becoming a precious experience in my life. If you like it here, then while the time is right, take a trip to Yunnan Turn the 'place you long for' into the 'place you have been'.

💧The New Year is coming, are you ready to explore the magical winter journey? Is it stepping on the snow, feeling the purity and tranquility of the northern snowfield? Or fly south, enjoy the leisure time as warm as spring? 🎉Unveil 7 top travel destinations for you, whether it's vacation, New Year's Eve or honeymoon, there's always one that makes your heart beat! ————🌼Warm as Spring🌼———— 1⃣️Yunnan-Dali Lijiang The Erhai Lake in winter, like a layer of dreamy blue veil, the breeze is gentle and comfortable. Walk with your loved one, feel the tranquility and romance. 📍Recommended spots: Lugu Lake, Erhai Lake, Lijiang Ancient Town, Dali Ancient Town, Shangri-La, Shaxi Ancient Town 🕐Suggested play: 4-7 days 2⃣️Yunnan-Xishuangbanna Want to experience a different Banna? Try a 4-day 180-kilometer leisure ride! Shuttle between the riverbank, the ancient Dai village and the primitive forest, feel the charm of nature. 📍Recommended spots: Total Buddha Temple, Jino Mountain Village, Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Manyuan Village Mushroom House, Dai Garden 🕐Suggested play: 4-5 days 3⃣️Yunnan-Yubeng Hiking Yubeng is about to close, outdoor adventurers hurry up! In the land of mystery, have a deep conversation with nature. 📍Recommended spots: Yubeng Village, Ice Lake Hiking, God Waterfall Hiking, Shangri-La 🕐Suggested play: 4-5 days 4⃣️Hainan-Sanya Cycling Ride a bicycle, feel the coconut wind and sea rhyme of Hainan. Make a wish by the sea and experience the unique island style. 📍Recommended spots: Mangrove Bay, Hero Peninsula, Coastal Road, Daidai Island, Lingshui, Clear Water Bay, Haitang Bay, Sanya 🕐Suggested play: 5 days · ————❄️Snowy Wonderland❄️———— 1⃣️Sichuan-Western Sichuan Snow Mountain Winter in Western Sichuan, the best choice for cost performance! Snow mountain sunset, brilliant ice and snow forest, as if walking into the ice and snow kingdom in the poetry and painting. 📍Recommended spots: Four Girls Mountain, Moxi Park, Mugecuo, Red Sea, Zheduoshan, Xinduqiao, Daocheng Yading 🕐Suggested play: 4-8 days 2⃣️Northeast-Changbai Snow Town Winter in the Northeast, satisfy all your fantasies! Warm log cabin, steaming drift, fluffy rime, every place is full of winter warmth. 📍Recommended spots: Snow Town, Changbai Mountain, Rime Island, Yanji, Erdaobaihe, Ice and Snow World 🕐Suggested play: 5-7 days 3⃣️Northeast-Arctic Mohe China's Arctic Mohe is waiting for you! Pure white snow, dense birch forest, charming sunrise and sunset and brilliant starry sky, as if entering a fairy tale world. 📍Recommended spots: Mohe, Ewenki Reindeer Tribe, Christmas Village, Arctic Village, Ussuri Shoal, Mohe Ballroom, Arctic Post 🕐Suggested play: 5 days

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.

【Yunnan Tour, Cross the Mountains to Chase the Sunset】✌️🏕️ Day 1: Ancient City Fly directly to Lijiang, check into a homestay, stroll around the ancient city in the afternoon, listen to folk songs, set off at 15:00 to watch a performance of 'Eternal Love', at night the small bridges and flowing water are beautifully lit, release a river lantern, hang a wishing bell, 🌈🛶 find a bar to listen to folk songs, have a drink 🍻 Day 2: Dragon Snow Mountain After breakfast, depart for Lashi Lake, horse riding through the countryside 🌳, very healing, in the afternoon depart for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ☁️, the sea of clouds looks like a fairy tale world ☁️, then go to Blue Moon Valley, the pure blue lake sparkles under the sun ✨, listening to the mountain spring water dripping, take a walk along the river 👣, it's very comfortable to feel the breeze ✌️ Day 3-4: Lake Depart from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, take a colorful wooden boat to tour the lake, go to Love Island to see the panoramic view of Lugu Lake 💚, the lake is full of water plants 🍀, watch the sunset in the evening 🌅, go to the village for a bonfire party 🔥, watch the stars at night ✨, stay in a lake view room, the pure air and the leisurely 2-day tour by the mountain and water are very comfortable 👍~ Day 5-6: Depart from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge first, the mountain flood in August is magnificent, very shocking 🌊, then go to Napahai Prairie, herds of cattle and sheep, flowers blooming everywhere, like a fairy tale world of Hayao Miyazaki, 🌈🌸 hike in Pudacuo Park on the first day 🌸, breathe fresh air deep in the forest, see squirrels, yaks, wild flowers all over the mountain 🌸 Day 7: Ancient Town It takes 2 hours from Lijiang to Shuanglang, the morning wind of Erhai Lake is very refreshing, 👩‍❤️‍👨 take a small boat to visit the island, ☁️ go around the lake in the afternoon, Santorini, Little Putuo, check into the hotel in the evening, take a walk by the nearby sea 💙, watch the sunset and sunset, wash away the fatigue of the day 🌈 Day 8: Ancient City The morning market in Dali Ancient City has many snacks, grilled milk fan, grilled bait block are very delicious 👍, stroll around Renmin Road, Foreigner Street, 👣 take a jeep in the afternoon to the travel shooting base, the manor is full of flowers 🌸, glass ball, swing and many other props can be photographed, the trip ends and return to Kunming to go home ✈️ 【Yunnan Tour, Into Nature, Experience the Wonderful】🌄🌲🌊🚢🏞️🌸💙✨🌈🍻🌅🔥

Summing it up, the cost for food and accommodation isn't very expensive, excluding airfare, a budget of 💰1.5K+ per person is feasible~ . ⚠ Some precautions you might not have seen before 1⃣ Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, so even on cloudy days, you need to protect yourself from the sun. 2⃣ Never go to local specialty stores recommended by local drivers, they are expensive and not tasty. 3⃣ Don't trust the drivers or ladies who try to solicit customers on the road. 4⃣ Don't stay inside the ancient town of Lijiang, as it has stone roads that are not accessible by car, and it's too tiring to drag your luggage in if you stay too deep inside. 5⃣ Don't opt for a one-day tour to Lugu Lake, it's too rushed, you can plan two days instead. 6⃣ You will also encounter some people offering portrait photography services locally, the quality varies, and some take a long time to edit photos, making it hard to discern. 7⃣ Remember to bring a jacket, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is big, especially after it rains, don't catch a cold. . 📝Six-day itinerary in Yunnan Day❶: Departure→Kunming→Free time Day❷: Kunming→Stone Forest Scenic Area Day❸: Erhai→Dali Flower Sea→Dali Ancient Town Day❹: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain→Blue Moon Valley→Lijiang Shuhe Ancient Town Day❺: Yushui Village→Ancient Tea Horse Road→Return to Kunming Day❻: Kunming→Journey back home ⚠‼PS: The distances between scenic spots in Yunnan are quite far, and the transportation back and forth is not very convenient. It might be a bit troublesome for friends who visit Yunnan for the first time~ You can also join a local tour group, which is very convenient and worry-free as it takes care of accommodation, transportation, and tickets! ‼A local pure play group similar to the above six-day route costs only about 1400 per person, which is a very cost-effective group that I know of! . 🌈Recommended attractions 1⃣ Stone Forest Scenic Area (Ticket 130) A karst landform scenic area, a 5A tourist attraction, where you can rent an electric cart and stroll around~ 2⃣ Erhai (Free) A must-visit attraction in Dali, the scenery of Erhai is really beautiful! You can tour the west or east line of the lake, and be sure to protect yourself from the sun. 3⃣ Dali Flower Sea (Ticket 40) A popular photography spot, mainly because the photos look great, with flowers everywhere and many small props suitable for taking pictures. 4⃣ Dali Ancient Town (Free) A place for a slow artistic life, it's nice to stroll around the ancient town at night, find a quiet bar to sit and listen to music, very relaxing. 5⃣ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Entrance fee 100) A must-visit attraction in Lijiang, the stunning snow mountain is truly a gift from nature~ But don't get too excited or run around on the mountain, as it's easy to get altitude sickness. 6⃣ Blue Moon Valley Located within the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area, it's a beautiful sight with a natural filter, great for taking photos. 7⃣ Lijiang Ancient Town (Free) The city of encounters, it's really lively at night, you can go for a walk in Lijiang at night and feel the atmosphere of the ancient town. . ✨Tips 🔹Be prepared with an umbrella, sunscreen, and insect repellent. 🔹Those who get motion sickness should bring their own medication, as some attractions are far away and it takes a long time to travel by car. 🙋‍♀For more Yunnan travel information & days & routes & pandemic prevention

| 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

One could say that Lugu Lake was the most leisurely spot in our Yunnan trip. The winter-exclusive seagulls, sunrise mists, the lake's emerald and deep blue waters, and the hospitable Mosuo people are all part of the journey's portrait. If you don't want to miss Lugu Lake this season Please keep this guide close❗️❗️ 🎫 | Ticket 70💰 🚗 | Chartered car, we chose a seven-seater, 3.5h one-way trip from Lijiang ⛰️ | Lugu Lake is at an altitude of 2690m, generally no risk of altitude sickness 🦆 | Seagull feeding season: November to March of the following year ✅My Route Lugu Lake Viewpoint➡️Flower Sea Pier➡️Walking Marriage Bridge➡️Grass Sea➡️Goddess Bay➡️Sichuan Lover's Beach➡️Gem Goddess Mountain➡️Lige Peninsula➡️Yunnan Lover's Beach ➡️Daluoshui Village ✅About Photography 1⃣️Get up early for the morning mist and wear more! It's especially cold! 2⃣️Remember to bring some bread or biscuits for feeding seagulls, it makes for great snapshots 3⃣️For other places, just shoot, anything looks good. I call it the place in Yunnan that amazed me on my trip. ✅Specialty Dishes & Delicacies Firewood chicken, steamed stone pot fish The taste is more or less the same, you can just find any budget-friendly place

Vacation should be spent in a place that is not overcrowded and is comfortably amazing~ Lugu Lake is so beautiful that it resembles a painting scroll🌈 With crystal clear water quality and the azure sky Not only does it have beautiful natural scenery But also the unique matrilineal Mosuo culture Here, you can always see beautiful scenery🛶 You can stop to take photos and play, this is the feeling of freedom away from the hustle and bustle~ · ✨Travel route small tips: Lugu Lake Panoramic Viewing Platform▶️Walking Marriage Bridge▶️Princess Island▶️Love Pier▶️Goddess Bay▶️Lover's Beach▶️Return It is recommended to depart from Lijiang and return in two days Just in time to enjoy the sunset and sunrise of Lugu Lake🌅 ✔Check-in highlights 💧Lugu Lake Viewing Platform This is the best position for a panoramic view of Lugu Lake, with a very open view, the entire lake is in sight 🌉Walking Marriage Bridge The dense and spectacular sight is really shocking! Especially suitable for photo shooting, magnificent and gorgeous. ⛰️Princess Island There is an observation deck on the island, which can be reached by rowing from Guandi Flower Sea Pier or Wuzhiluo Pier 🌿The Great Grass Sea It is the signature attraction of Lugu Lake👍🏻, the endless reeds and meadows spread out on the water surface, vast and boundless The environment is pleasant, you can choose to stay in a lakeside homestay, enjoying the tranquil lakeside life🐟

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.

The disappearing horizon, the eternal Shambhala, feeling headache, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue at 2400 meters in Lijiang and 2700 meters in Lugu Lake Waking up in the middle of the night feeling the oxygen in the whole room is not enough to breathe, surprisingly no altitude sickness at 3500 meters in Shangri-La! The fifth picture is the once world's largest prayer wheel, 21 meters high, 60 tons in weight, containing mantras, 1.24 million six-character mantras, 16 tons of Buddhist treasures, requiring many people to turn it together. Each turn is equivalent to chanting 1.24 million times. I turned it three times. The place where the sun shines first is Jiantang in the east. The most extraordinary place in the world is Shangri-La on the bank of the Milk River. A novel created the sun and moon in my heart - Shangri-La. In 1997, the Yunnan Provincial Government announced that the sought-after paradise Shangri-La is in Diqing In December 2001, Zhongdian County was officially renamed Shangri-La, becoming a place that all literary youths dream of. It is especially suitable for me, a country bourgeois who moans without illness, to take a hard seat on the train for a long time to kill the so-called literary time.

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.