Located at the junction of Yunnan Province and Sichuan Province, Lugu Lake is a beautiful high-altitude lake and the hometown of the Mosuo people, attracting many tourists with its unique culture, scenery and ecological environment. If you are planning to travel to Lugu Lake, here is a detailed guide for your reference.
1. Route selection.
Lugu Lake is located in a remote area, and it is necessary to travel long distances by road and mountain road from Dali or Lijiang. Therefore, it is recommended to choose to transfer in Kunming or Chengdu, and then take a plane to nearby airports, such as Shangri-La, Lijiang, Dali and other places, and then take a car to Lugu Lake.
2. Accommodation options.
There are many different types of accommodation around Lugu Lake, ranging from simple homestays to luxury hotels. If you want to experience the local culture, you can choose to stay in an inn or inn in the Mosuo family, which is relatively simple, but cheap, and you can get close to the lifestyle and customs of the locals. If you want to enjoy more comfortable accommodation, you can choose resorts or hotels around Lugu Lake, which are better and higher.
3. Attraction recommendation.
1.Mugecuo: Located on the south bank of Lugu Lake, it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Lugu Lake and is known as "Little Lugu Lake". Here you can take a raft to enjoy the lake and mountains, and you can also visit the local Mosuo folk culture.
2.Leibo Ancient City: It is one of the well-preserved ancient Mosuo cities, built in the Ming Dynasty, with a long history and culture. Learn about local history and culture, and shop for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
3.Mosuo Village: Located in the southwest corner of Lugu Lake, it is a typical Mosuo village, where you can learn about the lifestyle and cultural traditions of the local Mosuo people. In addition, there are a lot of beautiful landscapes and natural landscapes that are perfect for taking pictures.
4.Wucaitan: Located on the northeast shore of Lugu Lake, it is a natural park with lakes, rivers and canyons as the main landscape, and is known as the "natural landscape gallery". There are many beautiful landscapes and natural landscapes that can be enjoyed here, making it perfect for taking pictures.
4. Food recommendation.
1.Grilled fish: There are many delicious grilled fish restaurants around Lugu Lake, and the grilled fish is delicious and affordable.
2.Bamboo Rice: It is a local specialty that is made by steaming rice in a bamboo tube and adding ingredients such as local wild vegetables and meat.
3.Milk tea: Milk tea is a local specialty drink with a mellow taste and is very popular with tourists.
5. Precautions.
1.Lugu Lake is located at a high altitude and the temperature is low, so you need to pay attention to keeping warm.
2.Respect the customs and cultural traditions of the locals locally and do not wear revealing clothing in public.
3.Please protect the local natural environment and ecological environment during the tour and do not litter.
The above is a detailed explanation of the tourism strategy of Lugu Lake, hoping to help tourists who travel to Lugu Lake.
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