{"id":837,"date":"2026-09-30T06:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ynatcn.com\/?page_id=837"},"modified":"2026-09-30T06:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:50:17","slug":"lugu-lake-%e6%b3%b8%e6%b2%bd%e6%b9%96","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.ynatcn.com\/?page_id=837","title":{"rendered":"Lugu Lake (\u6cf8\u6cbd\u6e56)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lugu Lake (\u6cf8\u6cbd\u6e56)<\/strong> is a high-altitude alpine lake (~2,690 m) straddling the Yunnan\u2013Sichuan border, about 200\u2013220 km northeast of Lijiang. It is renowned for its clear blue waters, surrounding mountains, and as the homeland of the Mosuo people, famous for their matrilineal society and \u201cwalking marriage\u201d (tisese<\/em>) tradition. The lake is often called the \u201cPearl of the Plateau\u201d or linked to the \u201cKingdom of Women.\u201d<\/p>\n

Getting There from Lijiang<\/h3>\n
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  • Distance\/Time<\/strong>: Roughly 200\u2013220 km; 3.5\u20135 hours by road (winding mountain roads, including the scenic \u201c18 bends\u201d).<\/li>\n
  • Options<\/strong>:\n
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    • Tourist bus \/ shared van from Lijiang bus stations or Old Town areas (common, ~70\u2013100+ CNY one way).<\/li>\n
    • Private car or hired driver (most comfortable; flexible stops at viewpoints).<\/li>\n
    • Organized day or multi-day tours from Lijiang.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Limited public options once there; local shared cars or private hire are used to circulate the lake. There is a small airport (Ninglang Luguhu) with limited flights, but most visitors come by road from Lijiang.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A pure day trip is possible but rushed (long drive leaves limited time on-site). 2\u20133 days<\/strong> is strongly recommended for a relaxed experience.<\/p>\n

      Tickets & Practicalities<\/h3>\n