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Lugu Lake

A clear highland lake ringed by Mosuo villages.

Why visit

Travel Lugu Lake with local experts

Lugu Lake straddles the Yunnan–Sichuan border at about 2,700 metres. Its villages are home to the Mosuo people, known for their matrilineal family tradition.

It is about four to five hours by road from Lijiang; tours usually circle the lake and stay a night on the shore.

Tours
6
Typical length
8–12 days
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Tours through Lugu Lake

6 tours

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Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 DaysSmall group of 12
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming

Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • 2–12 people

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Erhai VIP yacht · Tie-dye experience · Haishe Honeymoon Peninsula · Dali Ancient Town

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Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Lugu Lake in 8 DaysSmall group of 12
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming

Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Lugu Lake in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • 2–12 people

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Erhai VIP yacht · Tie-dye experience · Haishe Honeymoon Peninsula · Dali Ancient Town

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Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 12 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 12 Days

  • 12 days · 11 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary
Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 10 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary
Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary
Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Lugu Lake in 8 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Lugu Lake in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

Price on requestView itinerary

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