Popular Activities in Ninglang

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Bonfires at Lugu Lake

• Ninglang.Lige Peninsula | 50.5 km from downtown

• : Lugu Lake is the settlement of the Mosuo people. Bonfire parties are a traditional activity of the Mosuo people and carry rich cultural connotations. At the bonfire parties, the Mosuo people dress up and young men and women dance to show their dancing talents. Visitors can watch the local people dance and sing, or participate in them, sing with the locals affectionately, and immerse themselves in a joyful atmosphere. Here, visitors can experience the lifestyle, dance art and music charm of the Mosuo people up close, and gain a deep understanding of the cultural essence of this unique nation.

Sunrise Sightseeing at Lugu Lake

• Ninglang.Lugu Lake Goddess Concavity Cableway Station | 51.7 km from downtown

• : The beauty of the sunrise over Lugu Lake lies in the interweaving and changes between light and shadow. When the first ray of sunlight penetrates the clouds and shines on the lake, the entire lake surface seems to be coated with a layer of gold, sparkling and beautiful. As one of the boundaries of Lugu Lake, Luowa Peninsula is an ideal place to watch the sunrise. Here, tourists can feel the shock and beauty of the moment when the sun shines on the lake at close range. Rig Observation Deck is also a good place to watch the sunrise over Lugu Lake. Standing on the observation deck, you can overlook the beauty of the entire Lugu Lake and take in the magnificent sunrise.

Lugu Lake Zhucao (Pig Trough) Boat Experience

• Ninglang.Lige Peninsula | 50.6 km from downtown

• : The Lugu Lake pig trough boat is an ancient means of transportation unique to the Mosuo people, carrying rich cultural heritage and historical memories. A pig trough boat, also known as a canoe, is called "rigu" in the Mosuo language. It is made from a thick log, hollowed out and pointed at both ends, earning its name from its resemblance to a pig trough. Pig trough boats are not only used for fishing and shrimping, but are also an important tool for engagements among the Mosuo people along the lake. Young men and women would meet on two boats and express their love through song, or they could share a boat, freely chatting. Today, it is a perfect way for tourists to experience Lugu Lake. A pig trough boat offers stunning views of the clear, rippling water, the lush green grass, and the pure, sacred seaweed. Experience the magical feeling of "traveling in a painting" and immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery.