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Guides Lugu Lake – Mysterious Kingdom of the Girls – Lijiang, Yunnan
Best Travel Time: Year round
Length of Journey:3 Days or longer
Departure Date:Upon request
Trip Cost:TBD
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Island hopping in a dug-out cannoe; evening bonfire party with Mosuo song and Dance; Lige Island - a glistening jewel on Lugu Lake;
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Description:
Like a lost kingdom within fairy tale, the beautiful Lugu Lake is tucked away within the mountains of Northeast Yunnan province bordering the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan. Lugu Lake is a high mountain plateau lake, located 202 km northeast of Lijiang. It is at 2685 meters above sea level, consists of 48.5 square km in area and is about 93.5 m at its deepest point. It is surrounded by mountains and has eight islands and many bays and beaches.
Besides the tranquil natural setting, Lugu Lake is also well-known for being the home of the Mosuo people, among the last remaining matrilineal societies in the world. The Mosuo people, a small tribe that is considered a sub clan of Naxi people. The Mosuo currently do not have a written language. The Mosuos still retain as a matrilineal society,and still practices the unique customs of "walking marriages". During this trip, you will be able to spend two days or more exploring the different partsof the lake and visiting several Mosuo communities. It would be an unforgetable add-on experience with your trip to Lijiang.