Road trip guide to Lugu LakeLugu Lake Road trip to Lugu Lake

1. Lugu Lake Lugu Lake self-driving tour

Baohai: Renting an electric car and Baohu Lake both have pros and cons. You can choose a four-wheeled business vehicle with a two-wheeled bicycle to avoid dangerous and physically demanding roads and capture the beautiful scenery of Lugu Lake up close. (Recommended section 1: Sancun - Sichuan-Dian Friendship Bridge, about 6km, riding time is about 30 minutes; Recommended section 2: Libai Lover's Beach - Luyuanya water outlet, about 6km, riding time is about 30min).

Walking around the lake: There are special hiking routes (mainly stone roads) covering almost half of Lugu Lake. You will pass through a village every 1-2 hours, where you can temporarily supplement or rest.

Self-driving around Lugu Lake: Self-driving around Lugu Lake requires driver skills and has many twists and turns. If you are not familiar with the road conditions, it is easy to be in danger. It should be noted that July to September is the rainy season in Lugu Lake. Pay special attention to Lugu Lake. The road conditions are not good at this time, and landslides, landslides, mudslides, and other conditions often occur, making driving difficult. be safe.

2. Drive to Lugu Lake

Safely.

During the journey, there will be rain and road problems, but they are not that serious! It is still very convenient, but during the self-driving process, I am not familiar with the road conditions, so I need to drive slower. It is best to check the local weather forecast before going out, so that you can make correct judgments about the weather conditions in advance!

In general, the road conditions to Lugu Lake are generally good, and there are no obstacles for cars to pass, except for some sections where you have to drive slowly. After getting off the highway, enter the mountain road. There are many bends. Big trucks pass by from time to time. Pay attention to safety first.

3. Self-driving trip to Lugu Lake during the Spring Festival

Recommended itinerary: Chengdu-Xichang-Lugu Lake-Lijiang-Xichang-Chengdu. Day 1: Chengdu-Xichang, journey 530 kilometers. The road conditions from Chengdu to Xichang were much better than expected. Climb over the Mud Mountain and Tuowu Mountain and bid farewell to the dusty Chengdu. After 10 hours, you can eat grilled fish barefoot in Xichang. The next day: Xichang-Yanyuan-Lugu Lake. The journey is 281 kilometers. Lugu Lake is the surface of a beautiful teardrop on the earth, filled with the joys, sorrows and joys of Mosuo girls. People who arrive at Lugu Lake for the first time can immediately recover from the sapphire blue water of the lake. At night, the enthusiastic nail polishing dance next to the bonfire makes people feel the enthusiasm of the Mosuo people. Day 3: From Lugu Lake to Lijiang, the journey is 205 kilometers. Lugu Lake is the most beautiful in the early morning. After walking around the lake, rowing in the middle of the lake, and then going to Mosuo, I went to her house to take a photo of my grandma. In the afternoon, drive along Huanhu Road to Yunnan and go straight to Lijiang. What needs to be reminded is that on the 18-turn mountain road from Lugu Lake to Lijiang, don’t forget about it just thinking about soaking in Lijiang at night. Day 4: Lijiang. There are many snacks and small shops in Lijiang. After a few blocks, I found myself eating either non-stop. Or you find yourself shopping non-stop. If you meet a calm owner, he will probably be in a daze in the sun. Day 5: From Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge, a round trip of 222 kilometers. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a famous landscape on the Jinsha River. The view of the canyon is spectacular and steep, with a huge boulder in the middle of the river. It is said that tigers can jump from the stone to the other side, so it is called Tiger Leaping Rock. Day 6: Lijiang returns to Xichang via Panzhihua, a journey of 492KM. Day 7: From Xichang to Chengdu, the journey is 530 kilometers. Food recommendation: Yanyuan has a kind of dried apple made from red Fuji, which is fragrant and crispy. The streets and alleys of Lijiang are full of delicacies. Lijiang Baba, chicken jelly, and soybeans are all delicious, but they must be eaten in local shops to be considered authentic.

4. Self-driving tour to Lugu Lake

The three taboos in Lugu Lake are:

1. Respect ethnic minorities and fully respect the religion and life of local ethnic minorities. Habit. There are about 13,000 Mosuo people living along the coast of Lugu Lake, including Yi, Han, Naxi, Tibetan, Pumi, Bai, Zhuang and other ethnic groups. Among them, there are about 6,000 Mosuo people (there are more than 5,000 Mosuo people along the coast of Lugu Lake in Sichuan). ).

2. Don’t collect wild animals and plants. It is not allowed to hunt wild ducks in the lake, and it is not allowed to collect various local animal and plant specimens.

3. Do not swim in Lugu Lake when the water temperature is low. The water temperature of Lugu Lake is low, so even if you visit the lake in summer, you can drive 6.7 kilometers from the starting point along Luning Highway, then turn right onto the Lake Ring Highway.

Drive along the Huanhu Highway for 9.4 kilometers and turn right.

Drive 6.5 kilometers and turn right onto Provincial Highway 307.

Provincial Highway 307

26 kilometers

Drive along Provincial Highway 307 for 22.6 kilometers and turn right into Changbai Road.

Changbai Road

305 meters

Drive south along Changbai Road for 305 meters and go straight onto Provincial Highway 307.

Provincial Highway 307

5.1 kilometers

Drive along Provincial Highway 307 for 55.1 kilometers and turn left before entering Tianbazi Road.

Tianbazi Road

24 meters

Drive along Tianbazi Road for 224 meters and turn right onto Provincial Highway 307.

Provincial Highway 307

6.7 kilometers

Drive along Provincial Highway 307 for 6.7 kilometers and go straight to Provincial Highway 216.

Provincial Highway No. 26

16.8 kilometers

Drive along Provincial Highway 216 for 16.8 kilometers and go straight to Provincial Highway 307.

Provincial Highway 307

8.9 kilometers

Drive along Provincial Highway 307 for 8.9 kilometers and turn left before entering Provincial Highway 307.

Lugu Lake Avenue

5. Recommended Lugu Lake self-driving tour route

D1, Yibin-Liangshan-Lugu Lake, about 850 kilometers.

D2, one-day trip to Lugu Lake.

D3, Lugu Lake-Lijiang, 280 kilometers

D4, Lijiang, one day, leaving Dali to stay that night, 180 kilometers.

D5. One day in Dali, we set off to Tengchong in the afternoon, a distance of 350 kilometers.

D6, spend one day in Tengchong, and leave for Chuxiong that night. You can stay in the ancient Yi town, 450 kilometers away, to save time.

D7, Chuxiong-Puzhehei, 450 kilometers

D8, Puzhehei, left Puzhehei that night, went to Kunming, and stayed in Kunming, 350 kilometers.

D9, Kunming-Zhaotong-Yibin, 600 kilometers

This trip is basically a nine-stop rally, so you need to hurry up in the evening. The itinerary I designed for you is to take the highway at night, which is relatively safe. You can avoid going from Lugu Lake to Lijiang at night! But it's hard enough.

Have a nice day!