Travel strategy from Lijiang to Lugu Lake
There are many scenic spots that Lijiang must visit. The following are recommended:
The streets in Old Town of Lijiang and Old Town of Lijiang are built by mountains and rivers, paved with red breccia. There are Sifang Street, Mufu, Wufenglou, Heilongtan, Wenchang Palace and other scenic spots, with flowing bridges and red lanterns hanging high. It is a town with strong national characteristics.
Shuhe Ancient Town, which is only 5 kilometers away from Sifang Street, is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi and the birthplace of Naxi culture.
Yulong Snow Mountain, one of the famous scenic spots in Lijiang, is also a sacred mountain in the hearts of Naxi people, attracting a large number of tourists to watch it every year. Yulong Snow Mountain has scenic spots such as Yunshan Ping, Baishui River, Ganhaizi and Bingtalin.
Lugu Lake, the Mosuo people living by Lugu Lake pursue the system of "men don't marry women", so Lugu Lake is also known as the "Oriental Daughter Country".
Lashihai and Lashihai are known as the cradle of life because of their beautiful water plants and beautiful lakes. They are the base of the Nature Conservancy of the United States, where tourists can enjoy riding and boating.
There are also Mufu, Heilongtan Park, Baisha Ancient Town, Lion Mountain Wangulou, Jiuding Longtan and Dongba Valley Scenic Area, which are also worth visiting.
In terms of itinerary, Old Town of Lijiang, Shuhe Ancient Town, Yulong Snow Mountain and other scenic spots can be arranged on one travel day, while Lugu Lake, Lashihai and other scenic spots can be arranged on another travel day. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to time and budget.
The above are some scenic spots that Lijiang must visit. I hope it will help your trip!
Is it better to take the expressway or the national highway from Lijiang to Lugu Lake?
From Lijiang to Lugu Lake, you can choose to take the expressway or the national highway. The specific choice depends on your travel needs and preferences.
If you want to get to your destination quickly and save time, then taking the expressway may be a better choice. From Lijiang to Lugu Lake, you can choose to take Lilu Expressway (G56), which has good road conditions, fast speed and relatively short transit time.
If you like to enjoy the scenery along the way and are willing to spend more time on the road, then taking the national road may be more suitable for you. From Lijiang to Lugu Lake, you can choose to take National Highway 214, which has beautiful scenery and the scenic spots and villages along the way are also worth seeing.
No matter whether you choose expressway or national highway, it is recommended to check the road conditions and traffic information in advance and arrange the travel time reasonably to ensure driving safety.
Detailed introduction of transportation and accommodation in Lugu Lake, Lijiang?
To get to Lugu Lake, we can drive or take a bus. As Lugu Lake is a long journey (4-5 hours from Lijiang and 5-6 hours from Xichang), and it passes through the famous dangerous road Lining 18 bend from Lijiang, the mountain road is very rugged. In fact, it is not recommended to drive by car, which is very dangerous. If you go to Lugu Lake by car, there are cars from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, and there are cars from Xichang to Lugu Lake, all of which stop at Daluoshui Village, so you can choose to go.
In Lugu Lake, you can charter a car or carpool around the lake in Daluoshui Village. The price of chartered car is 300, and if you carpool, one person is 50. Basically, you stop at a fixed point to take pictures. Luguhu accommodation
In Lugu Lake, there are inns in every village along the coast. However, because there are mostly grass seas in Sichuan, the inn can't see the lake view, and the price will be cheaper. However, there are many rooms in Yunnan that can see the sea, so the price difference will be larger. Let's introduce several major inn gathering areas.
1. Boarding: Boarding is a recently developed place in Lugu Lake, which is basically a high-end inn or hotel with a price of 1000+. The hotel layout, design and equipment are perfect.
What is the best route from Lijiang to Dali around the sea?
1-day tour around Erhai Lake → [Caicun Wharf (see sunrise)-S-bend in Panxi Village-Xizhou Ancient Town (Bai architecture, rice fields, corner building)-Shuanglang Ancient Town-Luwoshan Ruins-Little Putuo (Seagull)-Ideal State (santorini, Dali, Afternoon tea is recommended)-Xingsheng Bridge (French-style architecture)-Silent Zhao 'an (Cangshan Scenic Area) → Dali Ancient City D3: Dali → [Shaxi Ancient Town-Old Town of Lijiang Free Activities in the Evening] → Lijiang D4: Lijiang → [Lugu Lake National Scenic Area Deep Tour around the Lake (Daluoshui Village-Lige Peninsula-Nisai Village-Caohai-Walking Wedding Bridge-Mosuo Traditional Bonfire Party).
What is the best route to drive from Lijiang to Lugu Lake?
Charter route guide
There are two main chartered routes from Lijiang to Lugu Lake.
(1) Lijiang City-Yongsheng County-Lugu Lake. The total length of this route is about 200 kilometers and the driving time is about 6 hours.
(2) Lijiang City-ninglang county-Lugu Lake. The total length of this route is about 240 kilometers and the driving time is about 7 hours.
Both routes have beautiful scenery, but take this route as an example. Among them, "Tiger Leaping Gorge" in Yongsheng County is a very worthwhile scenic spot, and there is also the beautiful mountain lake "Yulong Snow Mountain" in Lijiang along the way, so you can pay attention to it.
2. Self-driving route strategy
The self-driving route is similar to the chartered route, but you need to pay attention to several points.
(1) Self-driving requires a driver's license and driving experience, and the road conditions are complicated. It is recommended to have certain driving experience and skills.
(2) In the self-driving route, the "Tiger Leaping Gorge" section of Yongsheng County has a steep mountain road, so drivers are advised to drive slowly.
(3) The self-driving route is rather rugged in Ninglang County, so drivers are advised to pay attention to driving safety.
In a word, there are many modes of transportation from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, but chartered cars and self-driving are convenient ways. During the trip, it is recommended to arrange enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and pay attention to driving safety.
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