Lugu Lake
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Map of Lugu Lake (Click to enlarge it) |
Lugu Lake is in the shape of a horse's hoof - long from north to south, and narrower from east to west. The vista of the lake changes constantly throughout the day. The morning mist mixed with the light of the rising sun gives it an orange glow covered by mist. When the light of sun causes the hills to throw their shadows onto the water, the Lugu Lake has a jade green color. The lake is calm and dark green in the evening when the sun sinks, and is peaceful when night comes. Gentle wind blows and water ripples.
Islands in Lugu Lake
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Mosuo Family at Lugu Lake |
Mosuo People
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How to get to Lugu Lake
From Lijiang
Departure Time: 09:00, 10:00, 15:00.
Ticket Price: CNY 66/ 80
Duration: around 7 hours
2. Take tourist bus arranged by local travel agencies:
Departure Time: unfixed
Ticket Price: CNY 140 to 200 for a round-trip
Duration: around 4 hours
Notice:
1). Departure time is changeable. Usually, the bus driver informs the tourists of departure time and pick-up location in advance.
2). Most hostels help their guests to book the bus tickets. Visitors can ask the hostel owners if they provide this service. The reservation should be made one day in advance.
3). Visitors who take tourist bus might be arranged to go shopping, visit a Mosuo family, go boating or take part in a bonfire party. Undoubtedly, they need to pay extra money for these activities.
From Xichang, Sichuan Province
Departure Time: 08:10, 08:50, 09:10, 09:30
Ticket Price: CNY 95
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Notice:
1). Bus schedules and ticket prices might be adjusted without prior notice.
2). Extra buses from Xichang to Lugu Lake Town will be provided during the high season (May to October).
3). Visitors are suggested to buy return bus tickets upon arrival in case the tickets are sold out quickly.
4). Lugu lake is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Lugu Lake Town. After arriving in the town, visitors need to charter a car to reach the village where they plan to stay. The fare is around CNY 20 to 40.
2. Take regular bus from Xichang to Yanyuan, change bus to Zuosuo Town.
Ticket Fare | Entrance Fee: CNY 70 Visitors can also participate in some entertainment activities, such as boating, bonfire and visiting Mosuo family. The following prices are for your reference only. CNY 30 for boating to Liwubi Island CNY 30 for boating to Tusi Island CNY 30 for joining the bonfire CNY 20 for visiting a Mosuo family |
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Opening Hours | All day |
Recommended Time for a Visit | One day (You can stay 2 nights there to visit the local family and enjoy a bonfire party.) |

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Questions & Answers on Lugu Lake
Asked by William Greenspan from UNITED STATES | Sep. 08, 2018 12:44
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I want to visit the Lugu Lake after hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge. Is there a bus or other means to get
there from Daju village?
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Answered by Bell from NETHERLANDS | Sep. 11, 2018 00:14
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No direct bus is available. You need to go back to Lijiang and then take a bus to the Lugu Lake. You can take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station and the departure time is 9:00, 10:00 and 15:00. It takes about 5 hours and the fare is from CNY 66 to CNY 80.
Asked by Trang Tran from VIETNAM | Aug. 24, 2018 20:42
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Private car from Lijiang to Lugu lake, hotel has lake view in Lige?
Hi,
1. Has any service for renting a private car for 4 paxs from Lijiang to Lugu lake in stead of going by bus? (include driver)
2. I will stay at Lugu for 2 nights (Lige peninsula or village). Has any recommendation about the hotel with lake view there?
3. If I do a boat trip around Lugu lake, what island should I visit?
Tks all very much!
1. Has any service for renting a private car for 4 paxs from Lijiang to Lugu lake in stead of going by bus? (include driver)
2. I will stay at Lugu for 2 nights (Lige peninsula or village). Has any recommendation about the hotel with lake view there?
3. If I do a boat trip around Lugu lake, what island should I visit?
Tks all very much!
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Answered by Sofia from ROMANIA | Aug. 27, 2018 01:14
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1. Yes, there are cars available for renting and the fare may be 600cny or so.
2. The Paradise Inn located at Southeast corner of Liga peninsula is recommended.
3. Heiwawu Island, Liwubi Island, and Lige Island are the places you can’t miss.
2. The Paradise Inn located at Southeast corner of Liga peninsula is recommended.
3. Heiwawu Island, Liwubi Island, and Lige Island are the places you can’t miss.
Answered by Trang Tran from VIETNAM | Aug. 27, 2018 03:04
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Tks u very much for your answer:)
Answered by Trang Tran from VIETNAM | Aug. 27, 2018 03:09
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By the way, do u have any contact or website of Paradise Inn?
Answered by Sofia | Aug. 27, 2018 18:47
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I’m sorry but I don’t have any contact.
Asked by balla from USA | Jun. 10, 2018 00:10
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I would like to stay at Lugu Lake for 1 or 2 nights.
After, it would be ideal if I could travel straight to Shangri-La without having to go back down through Lijiang first. Is this at all possible? If so, what transportation options are there?
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Answered by Helen from USA | Jun. 11, 2018 04:05
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There is no direct bus between the two places and you have to transfer in LJ.
Asked by Anais from FRANCE | May. 15, 2018 20:34
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Lijang-Lugu Lake is it possible to do it on a day trip ?
If not how many night would you suggest to stay there ?
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Answered by Noah from UNITED KINGDOM | May. 16, 2018 22:58
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Well, one day is a little bit tight to tour around the lake. Generally speaking, the suggested sightseeing time is two days.