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The upcoming Lugu Lake is as beautiful as a fairyland

October and November are simply the peak beauty seasons of Lugu Lake! The autumn colors dye the lakeshore, and the lake surface is like a mirror, so stunning that words fail to describe it~ Ladies, quickly save this personally tested and practical travel guide! 🚗 Transportation Guide · Self-driving: About 4 hours from Lijiang, many mountain roads, recommended for experienced drivers · Bus: Direct bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Daloushui Village Bus Station, about 4.5 hours · Car rental: Suitable for groups of 2-4 people, convenient for touring around the lake 🌟 Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣ Lover’s Beach: Watching the sunrise here in the morning is absolutely stunning! The sunlight sprinkles on the lake surface, shimmering like a layer of golden powder 2️⃣ Lige Peninsula: The classic photo spot is at the viewing platform, where you can take in the entire heart-shaped bay, every shot looks like a masterpiece 3️⃣ Caohai (Grass Sea): In autumn, the reed marsh turns golden, rowing a pig trough boat through it feels like being inside an oil painting 4️⃣ Walking Marriage Bridge: Experience the Mosuo people's walking marriage culture, a wooden bridge over 300 meters long, with reeds swaying on both sides, perfect for photos 5️⃣ Goddess Bay: The top spot for sunset! The sunset glow dyes the entire lake red, the scene is breathtakingly beautiful 🍂 Autumn Exclusive Experiences · Morning mist lake viewing: The lake surface is often shrouded in thin mist in the early morning, creating a full fairyland feeling · Ginkgo yellow leaves: Starting from late October, the ginkgo trees by the lake gradually turn yellow, forming a super romantic golden tunnel · Starry sky camping: The autumn air is crisp and clear, the starry sky is especially clear, camping by the lake to watch the Milky Way is very healing 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations · Daloushui Village: Well-equipped, many restaurants, suitable for first-time visitors · Lige Village: Excellent scenery, open the window to lake views, slightly higher prices · Langfang Village: Relatively quiet, many uniquely designed guesthouses 🍜 Must-try Food · Steamed stone pot fish: Freshly caught fish from the lake, incredibly tender · Mosuo Baba: Local specialty staple food, sweet and glutinous · Sulima Wine: Traditional Mosuo alcoholic drink, unique taste worth trying 💡 Helpful Tips 1. Big temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a thick jacket 2. Don’t forget sunscreen! The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are very strong 3. Respect the local Mosuo culture, don’t ask about private matters casually 4. Two days are recommended for touring around the lake, not too rushed The next two months are the most beautiful time at Lugu Lake, miss it and you have to wait another year! Quickly your photo buddy and plan an autumn date~ ✨ Follow me to unlock more hidden gems!
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