Returned from Lugu Lake, sincerely recommend sisters coming in August…

Lugu Lake is like a pearl fallen to the human world, pure without any impurities. It spans across Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, half belonging to the elegance of Yunnan, half to the grandeur of Sichuan. Stepping into this land feels like entering a fairyland, every inch of air filled with poetry and romance. The phone camera simply cannot fully capture its beauty; the photos taken are only about one-tenth as stunning as the real view 🤩 🗺️ Travel route plan Scenic area entrance ➡ Caohai (Grass Sea) ➡ Walking Marriage Bridge ➡ Wuzhi Luo take a pig trough boat (visit Princess Island) ➡ Lugu Lake Town, Sichuan ➡ Goddess Bay ➡ Libai Lover’s Beach, Sichuan ➡ Dazhu Village ➡ Luyuan Cliff ➡ Xiaoluoshui Village ➡ Lige Peninsula Viewing Platform ➡ Lige Village ➡ Yunnan Lover’s Beach ➡ Daluoshu Village ➡ Complete the circle back to Lugu Lake Town or Mukua Village Following this route, you will comprehensively appreciate the lake and mountain scenery and cultural customs of Lugu Lake, feeling its unique charm. ✅ Must-visit attractions recommendation 1️⃣ Lige Peninsula Viewing Platform This is the perfect spot to capture the panoramic heart-shaped view of Lige Peninsula. Standing on the platform, overlooking the entire peninsula, the deep blue lake outlines the peninsula like a huge heart embedded on the lake surface, extremely romantic 💕 2️⃣ Lugu Lake Viewing Platform An excellent place to admire the full view of Lugu Lake up close, especially enchanting at dusk. The sunset glow spreads over the lake, sparkling waves, the water and sky reflecting each other, forming a dreamlike painting that intoxicates and makes you linger 🌅 3️⃣ Walking Marriage Bridge A window to experience the unique Mosuo culture, and also to enjoy the stunning scenery of Caohai. Strolling on the bridge, soft grass beneath your feet, reeds swaying in the wind beside you, distant rolling mountains, as if traveling through time into the ancient legends of the Mosuo people 🌾 4️⃣ Pig Trough Boat Experience Leisurely sailing on Lugu Lake is a perfect way to feel its charm. You can choose different routes like Caohai or Ninghai. In winter, you might see flocks of seagulls soaring over the lake, having an intimate encounter with nature 🐦 5️⃣ Gemu Goddess Mountain Take the cable car up the mountain to overlook the panoramic view of Lugu Lake, capturing the entire lake’s beauty. There are also caves on the mountain for exploration, the mysterious cave scenery makes you feel like you are in a magical world full of surprises and excitement 🧗‍♀️ ‼️ Travel tips 1️⃣ At least two days are needed to tour Lugu Lake. The round trip from Lijiang takes 7 hours. If you choose a one-day tour, it will be rushed and you won’t fully appreciate the beauty of Lugu Lake, leaving you exhausted. 2️⃣ Be cautious about Mosuo home visits; most are places selling goods and lack genuine cultural experience value. 3️⃣ Choose the lake circle direction based on the sunlight. Looking at the lake in the same direction as the sun will show the bluest and most beautiful water; against the light, the lake surface appears pale white, affecting photo quality. 4️⃣ Accommodation is recommended in Daluoshu Village. It is developed earlier, with convenient food, lodging, and transportation, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable rest while touring. 5️⃣ Morning mist on the lake appears around 7:40–8:00. For sunrise viewing, choose Dashuiluo Pier; for sunset, Stangfang Pier, Goddess Bay, and Lover’s Beach are good choices. 6️⃣ There is a hiking route from Goddess Bay to Luowa Pier with breathtaking scenery. About a two-hour hike will take you to the filming location of "Dear Inn," where you can feel the romantic atmosphere of the show. 7️⃣ The lake water of Lugu Lake is crystal clear, and photos taken on the pig trough boat are stunning. On the boat, you can pose freely with the lake as the background, leaving beautiful memories. ⚠️ Other important tips 1️⃣ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are very strong, be sure to apply sunscreen frequently on exposed skin, or you will easily get sunburned. 2️⃣ Don’t go to Goddess Mountain on rainy days; the cable car will be temporarily closed, affecting your experience. 3️⃣ Be cautious when joining Mosuo home visits; you may encounter silverware sales, so maintain rational consumption. 📍 Lugu Lake two-day tour route reference 🔸D1: Lijiang - Mountain Road Eighteen Bends Viewing Platform - Lugu Lake - Bonfire Party - Hotel Depart from Lijiang, stop at the Mountain Road Eighteen Bends Viewing Platform to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. Upon arrival at Lugu Lake, feel the unique charm of this mysterious lake. In the evening, join the bonfire party, sing and dance with local residents, experience rich ethnic customs, then rest at the hotel. 🔸D2: Hotel - Lugu Lake Sunrise - Lover’s Beach - Lige Peninsula - Daluoshu Viewing Platform - Lijiang Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over Lugu Lake, golden sunlight spreading on the lake, dreamlike. Then head to Lover’s Beach, stroll on the soft sand, enjoy romantic moments. Next, visit Lige Peninsula to admire its unique heart shape. Finally, overlook the full view of Lugu Lake from Daluoshu Viewing Platform, leave beautiful memories, and return to Lijiang.