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1. www.chinahighlights.com › attraction › lugu-lakeLugu Lake - Scenic Home of the Matriarchal Mosuo

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   Lugu Lake is an alpine lake in Yunnan province, famous for its stunning scenery and unique Mosuo culture. Learn about the history, culture, and activities of the Mosuo people, who live around the lake and have a matriarchal society with no marriage. See stunning photos of the lake, islands, mountains, and reeds.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lugu_LakeLugu Lake - Wikipedia

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   Lugu Lake is a natural lake in the Hengduan Mountain System, and has a horseshoe shape. It is bounded within geographic coordinates of 27.683°N 100.75°E and 27.75°N 100.833°E. It is located in a high plateau amidst the Xiaoliangshan hills of Western Yunnan. The Lion Mountain that surrounds the lake, which is worshipped as the goddess Gammo ...

   • Basin countries: China
   • Surface area: 48.5 square kilometres (18.7 sq mi)

   • Max. depth: 93.5 metres (307 ft)
   • Surface elevation: 2,685 metres (8,809 ft)

3. www.visityunnanchina.com › lugu-lakeLugu Lake | Colorful Yunnan

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   Lugu Lake is the highest lake in Yunnan and a scenic destination for nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Explore its stunning scenery, unique Mosuo culture, and five islands with diverse wildlife and activities.

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4. www.chinadiscovery.com › yunnan › lijiangLugu Lake, Lijiang, Yunnan - Mosuo Women, Culture, Map ...

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   Lugu Lake is situated at 2690 meters high and ultraviolet ray is strong. The lowest temperature is 4 ℃ and the highest temperature is around 19 ℃ and the rainy months are from June to August. Sun-blocking scream and sunglasses are needed in four seasons. When visit in Summer, bring a light jacket and umbrella.

5. letschinese.com › lugu-lake-travel-guideLugu Lake Travel Guide 2024: Things You Need to Know

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   6 days ago · Unique Structure: Lugu Lake is a plateau fault erosion depression lake, formed by a northwest-southeast fault and two east-west faults. Multiple Branches: Lugu Lake belongs to the Litang River system, a tributary of the Yalong River, a tributary of the Jinsha River, which is the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. There are a total of 18 rivers ...

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g303783-dLugu Lake - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Lugu Lake is a 5 - 6hr drive from the main town of Lijiang. We booked our mini-van transfer online and had another 5 passengers with us. The journey comprises of steep winding roads through mountains hence those with motion sickness, please bring along some food and medication.

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   Where is Lugu Lake?

   • Lugu Lake, at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces and about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Lijiang city, is an alpine lake renowned for its stunning scenery and unique Mosuo culture. Lugu is called "mother lake" by the local Mosuo people. The Mosuo are one of China's unusual ethnic groups.

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   How many islands are in Lugu Lake?

   • Lugu Lake boasts five independent islands, three peninsulas, one long island with a land bridge, 14 bays, and 17 sandbanks. Numerous Mosuo villages are scattered around the lake. At 3,754 metres (12,316 feet) above sea level, Gemu Goddess Mountain is the highest peak around Lugu Lake.

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   Why is Lugu Lake called Lugu?

   • “Lugu” means “falling into the water” in the Mosuo language (“hu” means lake in Chinese.) Hence the name of the lake. Lugu Lake is surrounded by high and sublime mountains and is snowbound for over 3 months. Since the lake is rather deep, a definite regulating influence is exerted on the temperature of the lake shores.

   Lugu Lake, Lijiang - Yunnan Exploration

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   What river flows through Lugu Lake?

   • Lugu Lake is hemmed on both sides by steep mountains and partially forested slopes; it is fed by the Mosuo River and drained by the Gaizu River, which joins the Yalong River and eventually merges into the Jingshajiang River or the Yangtze River. Geologically, it is inferred as one of the youngest fault lakes in the Yunnan Plateau.

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8. www.travelchinaguide.com › lijiang › lugu_lakeLugu Lake, Lijiang, Yunnan, China: Mosuo People, Map

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Lugu Lake is a scenic spot on the border of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, where you can see the Mosuo people, a matriarchal society with no marriage. Learn how to get there, when to visit, what to do and where to stay from this comprehensive guide.

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