Lugu Lake: Encounter the "Kingdom of Daughters of the East" and Forget Time in the Mosuo People's Secret Realm

Lugu Lake Travel Guide: Three Days of Leisurely Time [Itinerary] Day 1: First Impressions Around the Lake Morning: Depart from Lijiang (about 4 hours by car), enjoy the scenery of the Jinsha River Gorge along the way Afternoon: Stay at a lakeside guesthouse in Daloushui Village, stroll along Lover's Beach to watch the sunset Night: Mosuo Bonfire Party (suggest bargaining to 30 RMB/person) Day 2: In-depth Experience Early morning: Take a pig trough boat to watch the sunrise (recommended Huahai Pier, 50 RMB/person) Morning: Cycle along the Caohai Boardwalk (bike rental 20 RMB/hour) Afternoon: Visit Lige Peninsula, check in at the popular small white table spot Evening: Wait at Goddess Bay for the "Lugu Lake Blue" Day 3: Cultural Exploration Morning: Visit the Mosuo Museum (entrance fee 20 RMB) Noon: Taste Surima wine + pork fat meat Afternoon: Visit the primitive village of Nise Village - Before returning, bring some dried apples (sun-dried by villagers, 15 RMB/bag) [Practical Tips] 1. Transportation: Carpool recommended (Lijiang round trip 120 RMB/person), private car around the lake 200 RMB/day 2. Accommodation: Lige Village is more expensive but scenic, Langfang Village offers better value (off-season standard room 80-150 RMB) 3. Avoid traps: Reject "walking marriage" gimmick consumption, respect Mosuo culture 4. Best seasons: May to see the water willow flowers, November to enjoy golden autumn colors There is no honking of Didi cars here, only the rippling sound of pig trough boats cutting through the morning mist. — A traveler who daydreamed by the lake for three days Goddess Bay, Lugu Lake Lugu Lake