泸沽湖
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is a plateau lake shared by Yunnan and Sichuan. Peninsulas, forest ridges, and communities such as Mosuo are located around the lake. Local culture cannot be reduced to a single vision of matrilineal life, family structures, rituals, and tourism economies are all more complex. The long road distance, elevation, and cross-province management differences make it a stand-alone multi-day destination rather than a drop-in attraction in Lijiang city.
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泸沽湖
The border between Ninglang County, Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Scenic-area, village and boat services vary across the Yunnan-Sichuan lake region
- Suggested visit
- 8 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
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- Sun
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- Tue
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- Wed
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Getting there
You need to reserve half a day for one-way road transportation, and you should choose a regular shuttle bus or a confirmed vehicle. Before departure, find out the province, village and corresponding station where your accommodation is located.
Practical notes
Conditions allow for a minimum stay of two nights, respect for community privacy, use of regular boats and do not enter the protected lake shore. Mountain roads and weather may delay transportation, so do not catch a flight or train immediately after returning.
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