[2024 Ninglang Attraction] Travel Guide for Lige Island (Updated Sep)
No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in Lijiang
Islands/Peninsulas
Address:
Lihu City, Ninglang Autonomous County, Wuhu Scenic Area
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Waking up suddenly, I captured the scene from the poem at Lugu Lake!
✅ The ancient poem's 'A boat full of clear dreams presses down the Milky Way' does not deceive me. Lugu Lake is truly beautiful. It is the most stunning spot of my trip to Yunnan!
✅ Be sure to choose a sunny day to visit Lugu Lake! The weather really has a huge impact on the scenery~ Go take a pig trough boat ride at sunrise, weaving through the morning sun and mist.
✅ Take a look at the gradually awakening water hyacinths and seagulls. The water hyacinths wither in October, and the seagulls usually arrive in October.
✅ Every season at Lugu Lake has its own unique beauty, it's up to you to decide which one to experience~
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Lugu Lake is truly beautiful~
Lugu Lake is located at the border between Sichuan and Yunnan, with 1/3 in Ninglang Yi Autonomous County of Lijiang, Yunnan, and the other 2/3 in Yanyuan County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan.
💙The waters of Lugu Lake are divided into 'Bright Sea' & 'Grass Sea'
🔹【Bright Sea】
It's a normal lake, also known as Bright Sea, said to be especially bright under the blue sky and white clouds. The visibility of the lake water can reach up to 12 meters
🔸Attractions include👇
1️⃣Lige Peninsula: The most famous peninsula of Lugu Lake, backed by the sacred mountain, surrounded by water on three sides
2️⃣Gem Goddess Mountain of Lugu Lake: The sacred mountain of the local Mosuo people, the highest peak in the vicinity, overlooking the panoramic view of Lugu Lake
3️⃣Luowa Peninsula, a very important dividing line, with Grass Sea on one side and Bright Sea on the other, also an excellent spot for watching the sunset and sunrise
4️⃣Dazu Lover's Beach
🔹【Grass Sea】
On the southeast side of Lugu Lake, due to the accumulation of silt over the years, the water depth has become shallow, with dense reeds growing, looking like a sea of grass from afar
🔸Attractions include👇
1️⃣Walking Marriage Bridge: The Mosuo people practice the 'walking marriage' custom of 'no marriage for men, no marriage for women', the bridge spans the Grass Sea, connecting villages on both sides, providing a passage for men and women to date
2️⃣Mosuo Folk Museum: The only private museum in China reflecting the customs of a matrilineal clan society
3️⃣Princess Island: The filming location for the first season of the variety show 'Dear Inn'
4️⃣Luowa Pier: Boat tours of the lake
5️⃣Goddess Bay: The best angle to watch the sunset and evening glow at Lugu Lake
💬Random Thoughts
Personally tested, the scenery on the Yunnan side is more beautiful, and the scenic area is better planned
The Sichuan side is still in a state of development, but the local customs are richer
🪧Route Recommendation
▫️Plan One: 2~3 days (leisurely version)
Day One: First, circle the lake. There are 5 whole islands, 4 peninsulas, one long island, 14 bays, Dazu Village, Da and Xiao Luoshui Villages, Lige Village, and nearly twenty natural villages around Lugu Lake, with 85% of the attractions distributed along this lakeside route (excluding the central island).
Day Two & Day Three: In-depth exploration of each attraction
▫️Plan Two: 1 day (essence version)
Lige Viewing Platform→Luyuan Cliff→Libai Lover's Bay→Goddess Bay to watch the sunset
👍Best Season to Visit: May to October
Every year from May to October, the surface of Lugu Lake blooms with a kind of three-petaled snow-white transparent little white flower, known as 'water caltrop'
🪧Route Choice
Dali→Lijiang→Lugu Lake (190 kilometers, 4 hours)
Chengdu→Xichang→Lugu Lake (258 kilometers, 5 hours)
➡️Travel Guide
🏡Accommodation: Langfang Village, located at the southernmost end of Lugu Lake, the last developed village. The accommodation here is relatively good, similar to that of Dali, both are high-end. The lakeside highway is behind the inn, and the lake is right in front of the inn, super suitable for those who want to 'be quiet'
⚠️Note: It is recommended to get off at the parking lot of the ticket purchase point when entering Lugu Lake from Yunnan, this point offers a panoramic view of Lugu Lake
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The Pearl of the Mountains - Lugu Lake
Visiting Lugu Lake in May or June is considered off-peak. The seagulls have just left, the water caltrops on the lake have not yet bloomed, and the ten-thousand-acre grass lake on the north shore is not yet green... At this time, many people would not consider it as a travel destination. Precisely because of this, Lugu Lake at this time is the treasure in my heart.
Lugu Lake is like a pearl nestled in the embrace of the mountains, with rippling blue waves and picturesque scenery. In my heart, there are several must-do things when you come here:
🚙 Self-drive around the lake
It is recommended to spend a day self-driving around the lake. There are many places worth stopping for photos along the way, no need for a guide, just a pair of eyes that can find beauty. I personally prefer the cliff road before and after the Lige Peninsula and the scenery along the grass sea, which is particularly stunning from an aerial view.
🚤 Take a pig trough boat to the heart of the lake
Near the heart of the lake, there are springs, so the water is very clear, giving the illusion of being in the deep Pacific's Coral Sea. Sitting on the boat, the view of Lugu Lake from the middle of the lake is completely different from any other angle and is a unique experience.
🏔 View the panoramic view of Lugu Lake from the scenic area's observation deck
The best observation deck to view the panoramic view of Lugu Lake is located next to the parking lot when entering the scenic area from the direction of Lijiang. This is definitely not to be missed. The view of the lake is larger and more beautiful than what you see from the Lige Peninsula.
✅ Travel Information
📍 Location: Between Yanyuan County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan
🚎 Transportation: There are buses going there, but it is more recommended to rent a car and drive yourself
🎫 Ticket: 70 yuan per person
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(Location) The old Kamsar is located on the Rieger Peninsula. The Rieger Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places in Penghu. The observation deck on the hill overlooks the entire Rieger panorama. Located on the north side of Wuhu Lake (in the territory of Yunnan), the Rieger Peninsula is a small island surrounded by water on the east and west sides and bordering the land on the back.
(Like) Featured recommendation: Miss Sister's service attitude is great, it will send fresh fruit, and you can also make tea for free.
() The space of the B&B is transparent and the new Chinese style combines Japanese style. Open the window to see the lake, see the mountain, and see the beautiful mood. The room is especially suitable for three or five friends to come to the card, just in a daze, go to the lake during the day, sitting in the courtyard in the evening. The homestay is not far from the lake. In the morning, you can go to the lake to feel the breeze, watch the clouds linger, and watch the stars at night.
(Like) featured recommendation: Their breakfast is very special, it is said that its rice noodle is the most famous, it is endless.
(money) per capita consumption: 500
(traffic) traffic strategy: self-driving tour can take the airport bus or carpool
reservation method: Tujia B&B App
Travel Boy.
A beautiful place in Penghu, the beautiful Rig Peninsula
Rig peninsula is a beautiful peninsula in Penghu. The peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, and the mountains and the mountains embrace each other.
Overlooking the scenery of Penghu on the observation deck of the Rieger Peninsula, sporadic ships float on the lake, and the lake reflects the blue sky and is very enchanting.
Going inside is a row of neatly arranged pig troughs and seagulls. The colorful boats and seagulls are a perfect match, and there is no warmth.
You can stand here and wait for the picture of the sun, the lake, the seagulls and the colorful boats, and the spring of March in Wuhu.
Boating in the breeze, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, forgetting the flow of time and swaying the lake.
Look up at Yunjuan Yunshu, the heart is like a spring breeze, and the flowers are as comfortable as a flower.
The best time to travel in Wuhu:
Wuhu has plenty of sunshine and the lake does not freeze all year round. Here, you can enjoy different scenery all year round, but the annual season from March to October is the best season to travel to Penghu. In addition to the rainy season from July to September, Penghu is less rainy and will not last even if it rains.
rainy season
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Legends Penghu is the place where the gods lived, so the Rieger Peninsula is the closest place to my god.
The morning of the Rig peninsula is mysterious, surrounded by the morning fog, looks looming from the outside of the island, like a fairyland.
There is a characteristic pig trough boat in Penghu, which is actually a canoe.
Mosuo language said: "Japanese." Shorted by a thick log. The two ends are sharpened. It is named because it looks like a long pig trough. Wuhu is isolated from the world. The only means of transport in the lake is the unique "pig tanker" of the Mosuo people. The
pig tank is rich in color and is a unique color in Penghu.
When the summer, the lake will be filled with such white flowers, the name is "watery Yanghua", this is edible, many restaurants have this dish, it is worth a try.
Air_Belle.
I always feel that I have to take a long time, I can really feel the beauty brought by this place. I dont have to wait for two days and three nights. I can find all the places with my eyes closed. I dont want to leave in the circle of friends. Here, my friend said that it is not enough to stay here for a week. Indeed, from such a distant place, although there is an airport now, but there is a distance of 70 kilometers from the airport, it must be a few more days.
The lake at noon is sparkling, but the ultraviolet light is also very strong. If you are staying, if you live in the lake view room, you will live in the second section of the Rigg. Not far from the lake, you cant live in the lake view room. You can choose the first paragraph, the inn is more, very good choice.
Beiou.
I have never thought of seeing different scenery every day before coming to Penghu. I can only sigh and ask for more weather when I look at the weather forecast for all kinds of rainy clouds.
But it is such a place of heart and mind that did not disappoint me, sunny, cloudy, rainy, rainbow, sunrise, sunset, starry sky, misty, in short, the weather and scenery are all in these days. Presented.
Appointed with the driver's master at 9:00 to go to Dazu, check out the breakfast and find it early, far away from the lake is a variety of clouds, they decided to go and see, really see the scenery is very let Excited, in the face of the beautiful scenery, I have forgotten what language to use, plus vocabulary deficiency, so everyone still look at the picture.
Beiou.
There is a viewing platform on the island of Rieger. From the observation deck, the entire Rieger Peninsula and the lagoon form a huge love. This is also the most classic scenery in Penghu. The Rieger Peninsula is surrounded by water and has wonderful scenery. It can't be described in words. No wonder many people say that it is equal to not going to Penghu, but it is true.
Raise your head, the sun is slanting through the fingers, the warmth is still, indulging in one of the peninsula world, not willing to leave.
A lot of Mosuo people will sit by the boat waiting for tourists to come to the boat. They believe in Daba and Tibetan Buddhism, and they are infinitely awe-inspiring to nature, and they are in harmony with nature. Therefore, the lake here can always be kept. So clear.
There is the warmest sunshine, the shimmering, shining everything in Penghu. There is a unique pig trough boat, wandering in the lake, the end of the world can be a kind of romance, or a kind of faith. It can be a lake...
In this environment, the heart is particularly calm, and it always feels that the speed of time seems to double, and I dont see enough. I want to stay another day and another day...
Lijiang is bustling and not as famous as Shangri-La, but it has stunned all the people who have seen it in the most primitive form. The mountains and waters here are like veiled wonderland.
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Pretending to be in aerial photography.
Actually this is a lake that I have photographed on a high ground.
There is no road here, so no one can go down. Because of the deep and shallow relationship, the color of the lake water is not the same, and the dark blue and light blue complement each other.
I laughed and said that there is probably a lack of a pig trough boat. If there is that, it is really beautiful.
Look at the Rieger Peninsula on the mountain.
Along the winding road, there is a viewing platform on each of the two faces facing each other, and you can see the Rieger Peninsula in the middle of the lake. Because of the difference in height and angle between the two mountains, there is a slight difference in perspective.
This peninsula can go straight down, but there are no special places on the island, so if the time is not so abundant, or the interest is not so big, you can not go to the island.
I chose a yellow boat that fits nicely with my scarf.
Also drag the photo to charge this rule, in order to let me photograph the scene behind the ship without people.
The boat has been stranded on the shore, so there is no need to worry about being unsafe. Sitting and lying down and taking pictures is no problem.
NIKI ZUO.
Look at the Rieger Peninsula on the mountain.
Along the winding road, there is a viewing platform on each of the two faces facing each other, and you can see the Rieger Peninsula in the middle of the lake. Because of the difference in height and angle between the two mountains, there is a slight difference in perspective.
This peninsula can go straight down, but there are no special places on the island, so if the time is not so abundant, or the interest is not so big, you can not go to the island.
Of course, the most beautiful angle here is better with aerial photography. However, although it doesn't seem to be far away, when I really want to fly a plane, it can't reach the top right. The novice dared not let it fly out of sight for too long, and worried that there was no electricity, so he quickly rushed back, and did not take a full view angle.