Caohai

Caohai is very large, with dozens of aquatic plants, rare birds, various fish, shrimps, shells, etc. It is a biological wonderland. This side of Caohai completely belongs to Sichuan.

If you have enough time, you can charter a boat to travel around the Sea of ​​Grass. In the center of the Sea of ​​Grass there is a thousand-year-old meadow. Because it has been formed for a long time, these water plants have formed a thick patch on the water surface, which can bear the weight of multiple people. There is absolutely no problem standing on it or walking on it~

We drove along the lakeside avenue on the shore of Lugu Lake and came to another must-see attraction in Lugu Lake - Caohai. This pristine land is being discovered little by little by the world, and Caohai presents a unique beauty! Near the roadside, there is also a piece of red lake, set against the blue sky and yellow leaves, which is also beautiful! Along the roadside of the lake, there are many Mosuo-style homestays, most of which are made of wood, very delicate and bright.

Caohai is a sub-lake of Lugu Lake, with lush water plants. In summer, the clear water, blue sky and green grass here will be an extremely spectacular and beautiful picture. Now it is late autumn, and the golden grass is swaying in the cold wind. This is the hymn and dance of autumn, and it is another round of fresh life that has been nurtured for a winter and is already growing vigorously. Waiting for spring, this piece of withered yellow will be reborn in the spring breeze, showing a vibrant scene.

There is a walking marriage bridge in Caohai, where Mosuo men and women meet. The Mosuo people on the shores of Lugu Lake adhere to the custom of "walking marriage" where "men do not marry and women do not marry". There are many Mosuo people selling local specialties on the walking marriage bridge, mainly women and children of a few years old. The items sold range from handmade jewelry to various foods, which are quite interesting and not too expensive.

The viewing point of Caohai is crowded with people and cars. Not far ahead, there is an empty dam where you can park and enjoy the view without anyone disturbing you. But there is no dock here, so you can't take a boat. Caohai got its name because of the long-term siltation, shallow water and dense reeds. The 15,000-mu Caohai is an emerald inlaid in the east of Lugu Lake. Dozens of aquatic plants, rare birds and various fish, shrimps, shells, snails, frogs, etc. constitute a rare biological grand garden. The reeds in Caohai are like walls, the waterways are intricate, and pig trough boats appear and disappear in it.

Caohai is a paradise for migratory birds. Every winter, migratory birds from the north fly here in groups. The driver told us that if we come later, we can see first-class protected animals like red-crowned cranes here. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. The boatman told us that the water here can be drunk directly, and the water quality is better than mineral water. The humorous boatman also jokingly told us that drinking the lake water of the Daughter Kingdom will make you pregnant. Seagulls are circling in the sky, they are free to enjoy everything here and enjoy the tranquility of being isolated from the world. Relax your body and mind, breathe the fresh air, touch the clear lake water, and enjoy all the beauty.

If you come here in summer, you can take a boat ride on the waterways surrounded by green grass. It is said that you can also see an aquatic plant called Yanghua that grows in the water. At this time of year, the sea of ​​grass is covered with golden color, which has a different flavor.

The lake near the Walking Marriage Bridge has become shallower due to years of siltation and is now covered with dense reeds. From a distance, it looks like a sea of ​​grass, so the locals call it the "Sea of ​​Grass".

The one in Yunnan Province is very small, while the one in Sichuan Province is very large, with an area of ​​about 10 square kilometers. The Caohai that people usually refer to is the large Caohai in Sichuan. The two Caohais also vary in size, with the large one covering 10 square kilometers and the small one only two square kilometers, distributed on both sides of Lugu Lake Town in Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province.

"Caohai" refers to a plateau lake covered with grass, which is very unique on this plateau with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. It is a sub-lake of Lugu Lake, and the water of Lugu Lake is connected to it. The water of Lugu Lake is very blue and very clear.

Caohai is located in the southeast of Lugu Lake. Due to years of siltation, the water has become shallower and dense reeds grow there. From a distance, it looks like a sea of ​​grass, so the locals call it "Caohai".

Caohai, covering an area of ​​about 15,000 mu, is an emerald inlaid in Lugu Lake. It is the heart of the entire Lugu Lake and a natural filtration field, so the lake water is always so clear.

Caohai is located in the southeast of Lugu Lake. Due to the long-term siltation, the lake is shallow, so dense reeds grow. Caohai is about 7,000 meters long, 800 meters wide on average, and covers an area of ​​more than 9,000 acres. It is under the jurisdiction of Zuosuo Township, Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province. Caohai is another beautiful side of Lugu Lake. Tens of thousands of acres of Caohai are emeralds inlaid in the east of Lugu Lake. Various aquatic plants, aquatic animals and rare birds constitute a beautiful natural landscape. Half of it is swamp wetland and half is grassland. I think it looks particularly shocking. In fact, to put it bluntly, the lake is full of large areas of green aquatic plants that are as tall as a person, which looks like a green ocean.

It is connected to the Marriage Bridge, so you can visit it together.

Like the Marriage Bridge, it is a check-in spot. Personally, I don’t like the scenery here.

The Caohai in August is very beautiful, and there are not too many people.

The sky of Lugu Lake is very blue, and paired with the green reeds in the sea of ​​grass, it is a real landscape painting.

There is a 300-meter-long walking marriage bridge in the Caohai of Lugu Lake Scenic Area in Liangshan, Sichuan.

Lugu Lake and Caohai are not as beautiful as imagined, but why not come and have a look?

It's very beautiful. It is recommended to go when there are fewer people so that you can enjoy the scenery quietly.

Rowing through the sea of ​​grass, there is a different scenery, blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is very good

Very beautiful, the weather is great, the photos taken are very beautiful, the lake is particularly blue and quiet in the sun

The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green waters in May are so beautiful

Caohai is known as the "Baiyangdian of the Southwest". It has complex waterways and thousands of acres of lush reeds growing here, which is as majestic as the sea, hence the name. In spring and summer, the spring breeze blows and the reeds are green, but in autumn and winter, when the reeds turn yellow, the scene is desolate and quite poetic.

We took a boat to get in. We chartered a car and thought it would be 80 yuan per boat. But it turned out to be 80 yuan per person. I felt ripped off.

Caohai Lake looks lush and green due to the long-term accumulation of silt and the shallow surface of the lake and the overgrown reeds.

Caohai is known as the "Yunnan version of Baiyangdian". It has complex waterways and thousands of acres of lush reeds growing here, which is as majestic as the sea, hence the name. In spring and summer, the spring breeze blows and the reeds are green, while in autumn and winter, the reeds turn yellow and everything looks desolate, which is quite poetic.

Caohai is located in the southeast of Lugu Lake. Due to the long-term siltation, the lake is shallow, so dense reeds grow. It is under the jurisdiction of Zuosuo Township, Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province. When we went there, the Caohai was patchy and not very neat, so it didn't look very good. There were locals soliciting business for horseback riding and photography.

When you reach the other side of the lake, you will see a deep meadow with wild ducks. It is very peaceful.

It's really a sea of ​​grass. Nothing good to see, to be honest.

The 15,000-mu Caohai is an emerald inlaid on the east side of Lugu Lake. Dozens of aquatic plants, rare birds, and various fish, shrimps, shells, snails, frogs, etc. constitute a rare biological wonderland.

When we arrived, the grass had largely withered. Many children were forcing themselves to buy things. The scenery was still beautiful.

The people here are so simple, sitting on the boat, feeling the beauty of the sea of ​​grass, listening to their stories...

Caohai got its name because of the long-term siltation, shallow water and dense reeds.

I went there in February, the grass was yellow, but the scenery was beautiful. I think it would be more beautiful if I went there in May or June.

The scenery is okay! My head hurts from the sun and my face is dry...

Caohai is definitely a must-see for those who like taking photos. You can take many great photos there.

The lake water was moving slightly, the afternoon sun was strong, and the white clouds were reflected on the lake surface, creating a beautiful scene like an oil painting.

The sea of ​​grass has not yet turned green at this time, but the scenery is just as beautiful. The sense of desolation of the abandoned ship parked in the dead grass is something that cannot be felt in other seasons.

I went there in winter. It is indeed a beautiful place and worth a visit.

I have been to Lugu Lake two or three times, and each time I have a different surprise. The charm presented in different seasons is also different. Compared with many tourist destinations, this place is relatively quiet. The scenery is not inferior to Erhai Lake at all. It is really a sapphire in the mountains. The photos here do not need to be photoshopped at all, it is just a very natural and original beauty.

Personally, I think the grass sea in autumn and winter is more charming than the green grass sea in spring and summer. You can take a boat here, which feels more fun. The fee is 100 yuan per person.

The Caohai Lake is seriously polluted and the pier has been closed for environmental protection reasons. The Caohai Lake is boring without the pier to walk on. You can just walk on the Marriage Bridge instead.

There are so many beautiful sights in Guizhou. Caohai is a wetland park, which is very different!

It's so beautiful! You can ride in a boat through the haystacks and even play barefoot.

The sea of ​​grass in Lugu Lake in winter is different from the lively sea in other seasons. It is more desolate. The withered and yellow water grass presents large patches of golden color.

The sea of ​​grass in winter is golden in color and has a unique charm

The sea of ​​grass is just a lot of grass, cattails and reeds. It's not interesting, just walk around.

It seems that this place is suitable for spring and summer. In winter, the grass turns yellow, there is nothing to see, and the water is not clean.

It feels so-so, maybe the time is wrong, the grass is yellow

It was a large wetland. I don’t know if we took the wrong road, or it was raining that day, or if there were just few people coming here, but there were no tourists at all.

It may be a seasonal issue. I didn't feel anything after walking through Caihai. However, Lugu Lake is praised by Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. The bridge across Caohai seems to be called Sichuan Land Connection. Anyway, it feels very magical.

A sub-lake of Lugu Lake covered with grass. I thought the sea of ​​grass in this season would not be beautiful without the lush green color of spring and summer, but I didn’t expect the golden sea of ​​grass to have such a unique flavor.

The sea of ​​grass was even more beautiful under the sunset, but it was a pity that the sun set too quickly and I couldn’t take more pictures.

The residents here are basically Mosuo people. The tour guide shared with us many Mosuo customs, one of which is called walking marriage, so there is a scenic spot here called Caohai Walking Marriage Bridge, a long wooden bridge built over the grass sea, with stalls selling local ornaments and specialties at both ends and on the bridge. Walking along the way, it feels like going to a market. In spring and summer, the grass sea is green, but in winter, the grass sea is dry and yellow, which is also unique.

There is nothing special next to the Marriage Bridge, and it is not worth seeing.

There are some abandoned ships in the Grass Sea. The algae on the water surface and the grass growing from the bottom of the water make it look like grass growing there, which is the origin of the Grass Sea.

Maybe I went at the wrong time, it looks just average.

I would like to warn those who come later not to go to this thousand-year-old meadow. It sounds very high-end. But in fact, it is just walking...walking...walking on the meadow on the sea of ​​grass. The scenery is average, the water is dirty, and you have to take off your shoes. It seems to be 90 yuan per person.

We held hands and jumped around on the grass like it was a trampoline, but we felt really stupid, the three of us.

At that time, I felt that I was cheated by the driver. They should get a commission for recommending people, right?

When I went there, the grass was already yellow, but it was still beautiful.

Although everything in Caohai in December is yellow, it has a unique charm. The quiet lake is covered with a golden quilt. Although the weather is cold, it is very warm and comfortable.

Caohai has a different kind of beauty from the lake, with yellow and green, blue sky and clear water, a red walking marriage bridge winding through it, and fishing boats floating on the water. Fortunately, I missed the peak period of National Day, otherwise I could only watch people...

Caohai - Walking Marriage Bridge Scenic Area, you can take a boat in Caohai.

There aren't many tourists, so you can bargain.

I am not only an expert at shopping strategies, but also an expert at bargaining.

It is the most beautiful state to cross the Caohai Sea on a pig trough boat. It is very comfortable to spend a long time sitting in the boat and watching the scenery. It is 150 per person. It is recommended to buy a 150 ticket. Don't save money, because Caohai is really worth a visit.

In the Sichuan section of Lugu Lake, it takes about half an hour to drive from the gate of Lugu Lake in Yunnan. There is a sea of ​​grass and a walking marriage bridge on it.

It's OK. There is a swamp under the reed marsh. You can take a pig trough boat to wander in the reed marsh.

Caohai is my favorite scenic spot in Lugu Lake. It is so beautiful to take a boat through the Caohai.

You can choose to go rafting on Caohai Lake, which costs about 80 yuan per person and takes 1 hour.

Caohai, in the direction of Lugu Lake to Yongning, the right side is to go to Lige Huanhu, and the left side is to go to Caohai. This is the Caohai on the map. The water grass next to the Walking Marriage Bridge is also called Caohai by many people. Compared with that side, this one on the map is not much developed and has a very original ecological feeling! Locals will bring their friends here to play!

We went straight to Caohai. The group purchase included disco dancing in Caohai, and we were really looking forward to it.

Before going clubbing, let’s strike a few poses and take some photos!

We took a small boat into the sea of ​​grass. It started to rain, but we could still enjoy the waves even with our raincoats on.

The sea of ​​grass in this season is not beautiful at all. Due to the weather, the reeds on the lake are crooked.

But we climbed to the observation deck opposite. There were hundreds of stairs in total. To be honest, it was a bit hard. After all, there were some places with altitude sickness. It would be more difficult to breathe if we did strenuous exercise. But to be honest, the photos taken on this observation deck were indeed more beautiful.

Not as good as expected, maybe because my expectations were too high

It is called a sea, but it is more like a wetland park, because the grass grows in the water, and the area is very large, which is also worth seeing. On the edge of the grass sea, you can see many small docks and many pig trough boats. It's just that it's deep winter, the grass has turned yellow, and the interest has been reduced by half, so I didn't go boating.

From a distance, the sea of ​​grass is still green, but the trees in the distance have turned slightly yellow. From the nearby hilltops, the beautiful sea of ​​grass also looks majestic.

The green sea of ​​grass is dotted with colorful pig trough boats, and the colorful, dotted Gesang flowers set off the endless sea of ​​grass.

I don't know if it's because of the wrong season or something else, but the sea of ​​grass doesn't look very pretty.

The grass sea area on both sides of the Walking Marriage Bridge is emerald green in spring and summer, and turns golden in autumn. At night, the Milky Way is clearly visible here, making it one of the best places to take photos of the starry sky.

Tips: You can take panoramic photos of the Walking Marriage Bridge on the hill opposite the bridge. You can walk up the stairs in about 10 minutes.

The sea of ​​grass seen from the Walking Marriage Bridge, the sea of ​​grass crossed by pig trough boat...

The beauty of Lugu Lake depends mainly on the weather. In general, the area around Lig Peninsula is more beautiful.