Lugu Lake

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'.

【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】🌄🌲🌊🚢🏞️🌸💙✨🌈🍻🌅🔥

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'✌️

| 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

💧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

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

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

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.

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 beauty of Lugu Lake is indescribable, you'll know once you're here 🤩 🏝 Do not choose to travel during the peak season A homestay that usually costs a hundred yuan can be hyped up to a thousand yuan during peak times! It's crowded everywhere, whether it's for using the toilet, dining, or visiting attractions. Remember, March and April are the off-season, while summer and winter vacations are the peak. 🏝 Beware of unlicensed taxi drivers There are no direct buses to Lugu Lake from Dali. The three of us chose to share a business car ride, costing 180 yuan per person. Upon reaching Lijiang, the original driver left us and arranged another car. Unfortunately, the new driver refused to take us to the hotel and cursed a lot, overcharging us by fifty yuan. This instantly tarnished our impression of Yunnan. Ladies! Take my advice, choose official travel channels. Take a bus from Lijiang, or fly directly from Kunming, although there aren't many flights, so it's advisable to book early. 🏝 Do not choose a rainy day to visit Lugu Lake The effect of a rainy day versus a sunny day is completely different, whether it's Erhai Lake or Lugu Lake! Lugu Lake is pure and peaceful on cloudy days, but under the sunlight, the water is lively and colorful. It's hard to tell whether it's blue or green, the clarity and brightness are something even painters can't replicate. It's so beautiful that you can't help but exclaim, 'Oh my, it's just too beautiful!' The 'Tyndall effect' of the morning sun piercing through the clouds is absolutely blinding! 🏝 Ways to travel The entrance fee is 70 yuan. Lugu Lake is not big, you can drive yourself or hire a car. Carpooling costs 50 yuan per person, while hiring a car costs 200 yuan. It's best for four friends to travel together, it's economical and you won't miss out on anything. 🏝 Accommodation Daluoshui is one of the earliest developed villages around Lugu Lake, with a strong commercial atmosphere and a higher cost-performance ratio for guesthouses, hostels, and bars. We chose the relatively quiet Nizhai Village, where stepping out the door puts you right at Lugu Lake, and the indoor facilities are surprisingly good! 🏝 Taking a pig trough boat: 150 yuan per person June, July, and August offer the best value for money, as you can see the water lilies in bloom. It's best to go early in the morning because they bloom early and wilt late. We rented a boat at six in the morning to see the sunrise and the morning mist. My friend captured the scene of seagulls soaring over the azure lake, with the morning light reflecting off the water, it was stunning. 🏝 About altitude sickness Lugu Lake covers an area of fifty square kilometers, with the deepest part reaching over a hundred meters and a visibility of twelve meters. The highest altitude is over three thousand meters. The Fuyun Homestay we stayed at even had an oxygen machine, but I didn't use it. My friend and I both took Gaoyuan An, a local Tibetan brand, and there's no need to take it in advance. Neither of us felt any discomfort, whether in the snow mountains or at Lugu Lake. Next year, for the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, we'll bring it along too.

A hotel where you can lie down for three days without going out. Among the many hotels/homestays/inns I've stayed in Yunnan, this is the only one that has received our collective approval and that we are willing to recommend to others - Yiting Xiaodao. The hotel is located halfway up the mountain, so it has an excellent environmental angle, with all rooms having a lake view. The view from the room windows is picturesque, and you can take a photo that looks like a painting. Cars can't drive up there; the hotel's parking lot is at the foot of the mountain. If you contact the housekeeper in advance, they will send a car to pick us up and help with the luggage to the room, with a service score of 100. This hotel has the best service consciousness I have encountered in Yunnan, bar none. The rooms are fully equipped with shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, etc., and the amenities are also quite good. The view in the morning and evening is different, and it's worth lying flat for a day to enjoy the tranquility away from the city. Our room included breakfast and afternoon tea. There's a great spot for afternoon tea on the mountain, where you can take photos from afternoon until sunset, and three little kittens will come to play with you. Dinner at the hotel is also very good, and the prices are very reasonable, but there's only barbecue and mushroom hotpot, with the barbecue being the tastier option. Lugu Lake

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🐟