I thought Erhai Lake was already beautiful enough, until I came here...

The first ray of sunlight pierces through the morning mist, shining on the sapphire blue lake surface. Lugu Lake in autumn and winter looks like a fairy tale. 🎫 Ticket: 70 RMB 🚘 Transportation: 🔸 From Lijiang: about 4 hours by car 🔸 From Dali: about 5 hours by car - 📸 Photo spots sharing 🔸 Lover’s Beach: The golden hours in the morning, bring some bread to feed the seagulls, watch them skim over the water creating sparkling ripples, the atmosphere is instantly magical✨ 🔸 Lige Peninsula: When the noon sun shines, the lake surface sparkles like "shattered diamonds," every shot is a healing masterpiece 🔸 Xiaoluoshui Viewing Platform: Stand high and overlook the panoramic view of Lugu Lake, the lake and mountains are all in sight 🔸 Daloushui Village: Start a city walk along the lakeside, stumble upon small shops hidden in street corners, open the door and it’s a lake view, so cozy 🔸 Walking Marriage Bridge: In November, the Walking Marriage Bridge is wrapped in golden yellow and bright red, standing on the bridge looking out at Caohai, the brilliance of autumn is frozen here 🔸 Langfang Pier - Caohai: Take a boat early in the morning to chase the sunrise, watch the morning mist wander through Caohai, as if entering a secret realm of ink painting - 🚗 Lazy lake circuit route Daloushui Village → Lover’s Beach → Lige Peninsula → Xiaoluoshui Viewing Platform → Langfang Pier → Caohai → Walking Marriage Bridge The Lugu Lake circuit route is well established, you can rent a car or drive yourself. Take 2 days to slow down the pace, allowing for in-depth visits without missing surprises along the way. - 🌸 Seasonal specials 🔸 Seagull season: November to March next year, flocks of seagulls arrive as promised, a unique romance of autumn and winter 🔸 Water poppies: July to September, white flowers bloom on the lake surface, giving Lugu Lake a fresh charm in summer - ⚠️ Tips • Morning mist is unpredictable, more likely after rain in the early morning, it’s recommended to check the weather in advance • Sunrise in autumn and winter is around 7:20 AM, plan your trip ahead if you want to shoot the sunrise • Don’t forget to bring small bread to feed the seagulls, interacting with them makes for better photos • The temperature difference between morning and evening is huge, wear a thick jacket for morning mist shooting, and dress lighter at noon