Ninglang Itinerary for 4 Days : Ultimate Ninglang Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Lugu Lake

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Lugu Lake Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang City

Lugu Lake is located between Ninglang County of Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County of Sichuan Province. It is named as such because it is shaped like a gourd. The lake is about 2,600 meters above sea level and locals see it as a beautiful pearl shining among the hills of the Northwest plateau. The Mosuo people living on the lake are one of the key highlights of the attraction. They are one of the few matriarchal societies remaining in modern world as women play the role of production and management, holding the principal position in society. There is no marriage, men stay in the women's home as mates called 'Axia' and the intimate relationship lasts as long as they like. While on board a local boat, you will notice that the lake is crystal-clear with swarms of seagulls flying over the water. The surrounding scenery is like a painting that is worth seeing at least once a lifetime!

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Wuhu is really beautiful and beautiful. We went to Wuhu on December 2018 23-24. We played business group for two days and one night in Lijiang newspaper. It should have been ￥450 per person, but the first time I went to Lijiang to play was pitted by the innkeeper and received us each ￥580. The driver carried seven people on the car. The first day was driving around the lake. First of all, I got off the bridge and got off the bus. I was free to take pictures. The bridge is a yellow grass and clear lake in winter. It is also beautiful. After walking through the wedding bridge, you can get on the car in the parking lot. The driver has already been driving around to the front and wait. Then in the big water village, I took the pig trough boat around the lake to play. The water was clear and the bottom was clear. There were many algae on the bottom of the lake. The whole piece looked very blue. There were many red-mouthed sea slugs on the lake. When there were tourists feeding the food to the scorpion, the scorpion would come in groups and rush around the pig trough boat to grab food. Quack quack... The cry, It's spectacular and feels great. Tourists passing through Princess Island can get off the boat to play, tickets 20, have to pay for it at their own expense. Afterwards the driver took us to the Mosuo home for dinner and then to the bonfire party to enjoy the wonderful performances of Mosuo Ago Amei and to feel the way they expressed their love. At nine o'clock, it was the inn. (Old Mill Tinghai Inn) Our family of four were arranged in the standard room on the second floor, the lake view room, the room is really comfortable and big enough, but in the winter, the water temperature is not hot enough, cold enough. In the evening, we played for an hour and a half by the lake. We had breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning. After eating, we can play by the lake. Hello, seagulls, get on the bus at 9 o'clock and then start. When we arrived at the Rigg Peninsula, the driver stopped us for two hours on foot. The next stop was a small beach. I didn't check the map at the time and didn't know the name. After that, it was a trip back to Lijiang.

Wasasa: Wuhu is located at the border of Yunnan and Sichuan, where there is a daughter country, legendary place is full of mystical color is here. The main people living here we call the Mosuo people, their culture is very unique, and the folk style is simple, 8 hours drive back and forth, worth it, see people. Slow down and feel different beauty. There are also famous water-based flowering, but unfortunately it was over the flowering period, and did not enjoy the picture of the blooming flowers in the water, perhaps, this is what is called regret. Like the road to life, the total treatment on the beautiful scenery, but the occasional loss can also experience another taste of life.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Lugu Lake, you can head to Daluoshui Guozhuang Bonfire Party, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Daluoshui Guozhuang Bonfire Party

Opening Hours: 20:20-21:20

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Opposite to Aishang Hotel, Hubin Road, Daluoshui Village, Wuhu, Ninglang Autonomous County, Lijiang City

Lugu Lake is a country of daughters and a kingdom of singing and dancing. Therefore, in the Mosuo Village by the Lugu Lake, a bonfire party is held every night. The general process of the Lugu Lake bonfire party is as follows. The host Zhaxi welcomed everyone to Nisai to participate in the bonfire party and announced the start of the bonfire party. The young men and women of the Mosuo ethnic group danced cheerfully and sang the love song of Lugu Lake. They also joined the dance, and the bonfire party set off one climax after another in the sound of singing and dancing.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Daluoshui Guozhuang Bonfire Party, Passing-cloud Resort nearby is the best place to stay.

Passing-cloud Resort

The Passing-cloud Resort was recently opened in 2019, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Lijiang.

The hotel is conveniently located just 7km from Lijiang East Railway Station and 29km from Lijiang Sanyi Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with 萬卷樓, Loyalty Archway and 麗江古城銀文化院落 all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings.

When it comes to Lijiang hotels, the Passing-cloud Resort is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 2 | Morning

Asha Glen

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 45 RMB

Location: Sanjia Village, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang CitySanjia Village, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City

Axia Valley is located in the southwest corner of Lugu Lake, where a clear spring passes through the middle of Sanjia Village and flows into Lugu Lake along the edge of the meadow. Starting from the small bridge on the Qingquan, you will enter the Axia Valley by more than 100 meters against the water. Axia Valley is 1.5 kilometers long and several meters to more than 100 meters wide. There are tall ancient chestnut trees in the valley. The ancient trees are intertwined with dense ivy. Under the trees is a quiet and cool world. Above, the stone surface is covered with a thick layer of moss, looking around, it looks like a green carpet and a green quilt, and the feet are soft and comfortable. On the fertile mountain-based grassland, in spring and summer, fragrant grass, wild flowers are fragrant, and the valley is full of fragrance. There are also birds chirping and squirrels jumping in the forest, which is refreshing.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Zhamei Temple nearby is the top choice before you leave Asha Glen and hit the road.

Zhamei Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Yongwen Line, Ninglang Yizuzizhixian, Lijiang Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Zhamei Temple is located at the foot of Guer Mountain in the northwest of Cobbler Street in Yongning Township, and the east is opposite to Gemu Mountain. The dark hall, flickering butter lamps, golden prayer wheels, exquisite religious murals and gorgeous and solemn colorful sculptures in Zhamei Temple exude mystery and holiness. Different from other monasteries, in addition to the Buddha statues, there are also statues of Gem in the Chamei Temple. Zhamei Temple is a larger Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Mosuo and Pumi areas of Yunnan. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and originally belonged to the Kagyu sect. According to legend, the Patriarch Karmapa visited Xikang and passed through Yongning. He learned that the Mosuo language where the monastery is located is called "Zamigo", and the transliteration happens to mean "peace" in Tibetan, so he decided to build a monastery here. During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, it was expanded and changed to the Gelug sect. It is now a monastery of the Gelug sect (Yellow Sect).

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Zhamei Temple? IAN · Pinsu Guesthouse is one of your top choices.

IAN · Pinsu Guesthouse

The IAN · Pinsu Guesthouse was recently opened in 2021, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Lijiang.

With Lijiang Railway Station just 10km away and Lijiang Sanyi Airport only 31km away, transportation is very convenient. Guests will find World Famous People Wax Museum, Yuhe Square and Hongtaiyang Square just a short distance from the hotel.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 3 | Morning

Ligegou Bonfire Party

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Location: Ligu Village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City

Lugu Lake is a country of daughters and a kingdom of singing and dancing. Lige Village by the Lugu Lake holds a bonfire party every night. The local Mosuo people wear colorful national costumes, surround a bonfire in the large yard in the center of the village, sing love songs, dance happily, and it is very lively.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Ligegou Bonfire Party , don’t forget pay a visit to Lige Island.

Lige Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Lihu City, Ninglang Autonomous County, Wuhu Scenic Area

Lige Island is located on the northwestern part of Lugu Lake. Actually a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides and backed by Goddess Mountain, it has some of the lake's most beautiful scenery. Lige Island is home to more than thirty families of Mosuo. The Mosuo are a matriarchal and matrilineal ethnic group famous for practicing “walking marriages”, or bonds based on mutual affection, where the woman allows the man permission to court her. Within a given family group, the grandmother holds the highest status. On clear evenings, Lige Village holds a Bonfire Party. At least one person from each of the Mosuo households joins the festivities wearing gorgeous local clothing and jewelry. The great square at the center of the village is full of people singing and dancing around the bonfire.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Jinmao Hotel Lijiang, the Unbound Collection by Hyatt is the best places.

Jinmao Hotel Lijiang, the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: It is like a resort. You can do everything in this hotel. There are many restaurants and activities for kids! It was perfect choice for rainy season in Lijiang. I strongly recommend!

COELLO: Very good hotel. Quite. Nice territory. Tasty and complete breakfast. Very good service. Staffs are kind. If any problem they are with good attitude to solve. Met the Manager twice. Nice person. Also direct communication with staff from hotel via text messages to deal with any issue. The prices in restaurants and afternoon tea shop are fair. For everybody to enjoy a good meal and desserts during the stay. 非常满意 Note: I just would recommend a net door in the balcony for mosquitos or better device to deal with them. At night can feel some of them.

Day 4 | Morning

Lugu Lake Viewing Platform

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-30 Minutes

Location: Penghu Scenic Spot, Ninglang Autonomous County, Lijiang City

Lugu Lake Viewing Platform is located by Ninglu Highway, on the southern bank of Lugu Lake. Here, you can admire and take pictures of the panoramic view of the lake. Many great photographs of Lugu Lake are taken from this viewing platform. Its location provides a broad view of the scenery, and allows you to see panoramic views of Lugu Lake spread out before your eyes.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Blue sky and white clouds, beautiful places, clear lakes, photos look like beautiful sapphires

Free OT: It's a very warm place, though it's cold. It's a beautiful view, like a postcard!

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Lugu Lake Viewing Platform, Gemu Mountain next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Gemu Mountain

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Xiaoluoshui Village, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County , Lijiang City

Gem Goddess Mountain is located next to Nisai Village in the north of Wuhu Lake. It is also called the Lion Mountain in the north of Lige Village. It is the mountain of the local Mosuo people. It is also the higher mountain in the vicinity of Penghu. It is worth a visit to enjoy the caves and ride the stimulating slide down the mountain. Looking back at the mountains, it is the panoramic view of the open lagoon, which is particularly spectacular and refreshing.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.