The lugu Lake
It is in the border of Sichuan and Yunnan province and about 280 kms away from Lijiang old city. There is the biggest Mosuo habitation besides the lake. Mosuo culture is very unique as it is regarded as the only existing culture that still reserved the traditions of matriarchal clan society. Visiting marriage is still quite popular among Mosuo people, in which the males and females typically will not start a family but living in their original family separately. Once have child, the child will not be taken to the male’s family but stay in the female’s family and will be raised up by the mother and mother’s sisters and brothers. That is why some people also call Mosuo “The Kingdom of Women”.
The Lugu Lake
The water in Lugu Lake is very clear that the visibility is about 12 meters. It is not exaggerate to say the water is drinkable without any purifying process. There is a unique scenery in Lugu lake that is only available between May and October, which is “Shuixingyanghua” (easy virtue flowers). That is when the ottelia acuminata is floating on the water face following the moving of the waves, it looks like the little flowers are of “easy virtue”. Ottelia acuminata can only survive in the very clean environment with good water quality.
Lugu Lake has not been polluted at all, not only because of its underdeveloped status, but also because of the Mosuo people’s attitudes towards nature. They believe that human and nature should be co-existing harmoniously.
The Map of Lugu Lake
Drive around Lugu Lake for about 70 kilometers:
From Lijiang city to Lugu Lake is 4.5 hours.
The Lugu Lake Viewing Platform is located at the gate of Lugu Lake Scenic area, and you can see the panoramic view of the Lake.
The next stop is Daluoshui Village, dozens of villages in the scenic area, the village transport facilities are relatively perfect, convenient to eat and live, and there will be a bonfire party at night.
There are two trees in Lover Beach, which are said to be 2,000 years old.
The shape of Lugu Lake seen from the Liluoshui viewing platform is like a heart.
Luyuan Cliff is the source and deepest part of Lugu Lake.
Goddess Bay is a great place to watch the sunset.
The last stop is Caohai, where the tour around Lugu Lake is completed.
Features
Chinese Name: 泸沽湖
Location: About 193 kilometers away from Lijiang.
Time needed: 1-3 days
Travel Information
Best time for visiting:
Lugu Lake from March to May, the lake is lined with trees, the lake is rippling, and the scenery is very pleasant. Cherry blossoms and rhododendrons can also be seen in full bloom at this time, adding more color to this beautiful land.
September to November Lugu Lake is the autumn season, the sky is clear blue, clouds floating.
Opening Tim：8：30- 17：00
Service Nember: 0888-6639039
Admission fee: 70 yuan per person
