In August, after returning from a trip to Lugu Lake, my suggestion is

Traveling to Lugu Lake without planning is really easy to fall into pitfalls😕 🌿Embark on a spontaneous trip, no matter how good the copywriting is, it can't compare to seeing it with your own eyes‼️This is destined to be a trip that won't disappoint you💖 Here are some thoughtful suggestions after returning from Lugu Lake👇 1⃣ Lugu Lake is located at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan. The transportation to get there is not very convenient. You can only take a bus or hire a car from Lijiang. If you are driving during the rainy season, be aware of falling rocks😟. You can choose to hire a car to tour around the lake, which costs 200R/day during the off-season. 2⃣ If you are touring around the lake, you must visit Lige Peninsula and Goddess Bay. The sunset there is super beautiful😲. For sunrise, it is recommended to go to Daluoshui Pier, and for sunset, go to Langfang Pier, Goddess Bay, or Sichuan Lover's Beach. 3⃣ The lake water is crystal clear, and the pig trough boats are particularly photogenic. The experience of boating on the lake is amazing👍 4⃣ The water hyacinth blooms from July to September. You can't see it in other seasons, so pay attention to the time if you want to see it. Recommended places to experience the vast sea of water hyacinths: Wuzhilu Pier, Luowa (Love) Pier, Guandi Flower Sea Pier, Sichuan Lover's Beach🌸 5⃣ Accommodation is crucial. The accommodation at Lugu Lake is more expensive than in Dali and Lijiang. If you travel during the peak season, be sure to book in advance and choose a lake view room. Compare prices💰 6⃣ The lakeside is very quiet at night, and you can stargaze and see the Milky Way🌌 7⃣ The barbecue is super delicious. Both Mosuo barbecue and Dai-style barbecue are great😋 8⃣ The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so remember to bring a jacket for when it gets cooler. The UV rays are strong, so prepare a hat and sunglasses and do a good job of sun protection🌞 9⃣ Lugu Lake has an airport, but there are not many flights. Try to fly directly. The airport bus is 30R/person and is open-air, which is very unique😃 —— 🚦Lugu Lake Transportation Guide ✈Plane: Lugu Lake has its own airport—'Ninglang Lugu Lake' Airport. This is a small regional airport, and currently, there are only direct flights from Kunming. Other cities need to transfer. 🚌Bus: Take the Lijiang-Ninglang County bus at the Lijiang Bus Station. The ticket price varies depending on the departure time. 🚖Self-driving: 🚩Lijiang→Lugu Lake: 193 km, about 4 hours, third-level oil road. 🚩Xichang→Lugu Lake: 248 km, about 6 hours, third-level oil road. 🚩Panzhihua→Lugu Lake: 230 km, about 6 hours, third-level oil road. 🚩Daocheng Yading→Lugu Lake: 612 km, about 12 hours. —— 🍜Lugu Lake Specialties ✅Steamed Pot Fish: The fish is tender, and the fish soup is extremely delicious😜 ✅Mosuo Baba: Made with cornmeal, it has a very strong aroma. ✅Hot Pot Feast: Includes all kinds of meat, seafood, and vegetables.