The answer is on the road|At Tingxia Island, Lugu Lake, I found the meaning of travel
by Samuel Kingsley
Nov 3, 2025
🌟 Key Highlights
1️⃣ In-depth Mosuo Culture Experience: Visit the Walking Marriage Bridge, learn about the Mosuo walking marriage custom, and feel the unique charm of the matriarchal clan 🌹
2️⃣ Stunning Scenery of Lige Peninsula: Surrounded by water on three sides, enjoy lake views and sunrises, every snapshot is a masterpiece 🌅
3️⃣ Lugu Lake Panoramic Boat Tour: Circle the lake and admire natural and cultural sights like Caohai and Nise Village along the way 🚤
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📸 Top 5 Must-Visit Spots
✔ Walking Marriage Bridge:
▸ Stroll on the bridge, listen to Mosuo girls sing love songs, and experience the walking marriage culture 🎶
✔ Lige Peninsula:
▸ Sunrise Viewing Platform: Watch the sunrise in the early morning, where the peninsula and lake surface shine together 🌅
▸ Photographer’s Paradise: Every spot on the peninsula is a perfect photo location 📷
✔ Caohai:
▸ Ride a Pig Trough Boat: Experience the traditional Mosuo transportation, gliding through the reeds 🐖
✔ Nise Village:
▸ Visit Mosuo Families: Learn about the Mosuo family structure and lifestyle 🏡
✔ Lugu Lake Panoramic Boat Tour:
▸ Lake Tour: Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery from the boat, and feel the tranquil beauty of Lugu Lake 🚤
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🎨 Immersive Mosuo Culture Experience
🔥 Weekend Exclusive Activities
▸ Mosuo Bonfire Party: Every Saturday night, join the traditional Mosuo bonfire party and dance joyfully 🕺
▸ Handicraft Making: Learn to make traditional Mosuo handicrafts such as weaving and embroidery 🎨
▸ Mosuo Home Visit: Visit Mosuo families and taste Mosuo specialties like pork belly and pickled fish 🍽️
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📅 Travel Guide
⏰ Opening Hours:
▸ Lugu Lake Scenic Area: Open all day
▸ Mosuo Cultural Experience Activities: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎫 Ticket Tips:
▸ Trip.com Limited-Time Offer: Book boat tickets at 20% off; book accommodation on Lige Peninsula and get a free Mosuo home visit experience
▸ Student/Teacher ID: Half-price discount with valid ID
🚇 Transportation Guide:
▸ By Plane: Fly to Ninglang Lugu Lake Airport, about 1 hour by taxi to the scenic area
▸ By Train: Arrive at Lijiang Station, then take a long-distance bus for about 3 hours
▸ By Car: Navigate to Lugu Lake Scenic Area; the route offers beautiful scenery, ideal for self-driving tours
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💬 Traveler Reviews
"Listening to Mosuo girls sing love songs on the Walking Marriage Bridge felt like traveling through time." — Photographer Leo
"The sunrise at Lige Peninsula was so beautiful, the whole world was dyed golden." — Enthusiast Xiaohong
📸 Suggested Photos: Close-up of Walking Marriage Bridge / Sunrise at Lige Peninsula / Mosuo Home Visit Scenes
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