Xichang to Lugu Lake or Lijiang to Lugu Lake is better.

From the aspects of itinerary, transportation mode and accommodation, the road conditions from Xichang to Lugu Lake and Lijiang to Lugu Lake have their own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Itinerary arrangement: The route from Xichang to Lugu Lake is relatively direct, so you need to drive south through G 108 National Road, pass through Muli Tibetan Autonomous County, Yanyuan County and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, and finally reach Lugu Lake. This route is about 600 kilometers long and takes about 12 hours by car. Lijiang is far away from Lugu Lake, and it takes 4-5 hours by car.

2. Mode of transportation: Self-driving is the main mode of transportation from Xichang to Lugu Lake, and tourists can enjoy the scenery along the way. Xichang Bus Station also has a direct bus to Lugu Lake, which takes about 10 hour. In Lugu Lake, you can charter or carpool to Daluoshui Village around the lake. From Lijiang to Lugu Lake, taking a bus is a major mode of transportation.

3. Accommodation: In Daluoshui Village, tourists can choose to charter or carpool around the lake. The chartered car price is 300 yuan, and the carpool price is 50 yuan/person. As for the accommodation from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, you need to book a hotel in advance to ensure the accommodation arrangement.

To sum up, from the perspective of itinerary and transportation mode, it is more direct to go from Xichang to Lugu Lake, and you can enjoy the scenery along the way by car, while Lijiang is longer to Lugu Lake, but the transportation mode is more diverse. In terms of accommodation, Daluoshui Village offers the choice of chartered car or carpooling around the lake. Generally speaking, the two routes have their own advantages and characteristics, depending on personal preferences and travel plans.