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2 Day Private Lugu Lake and Mosuo Culture Discovery Tour

By Century Holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$617 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Venture into the highest and purest alpine lake in South West China - Lugu Lake. Visit the Mosuo village to explore unique cultures like “walking marriage”, matriarchal society and more. You will also experience their custom and ceremony by having lunch with a local family and joining the bonfire party. With our private 2-day package including return transfer it's definitely easier to make the most of the Pearl of the Plateau.

Activity location

  • Lugu Lake
    • 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang, Yongning Town, Ninglang County
    • 674300, Lijiang, Yunnan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lugu Lake
    • 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang, Yongning Town, Ninglang County
    • 674300, Lijiang, Yunnan, China

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2 Day Private Lugu Lake and Mosuo Culture Discovery Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$616.84 x 2 AdultsAU$1,233.68
Total
Price is AU$1,233.68
Until Thu, 14 May

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lijiang
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    Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Lugu Lake
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    Lunch
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    Breakfast
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    English-speaking tour guide service
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    Bonfire party ticket
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    Lugu Lake entrance fee
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    Local Mosuo family visiting fee
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    Pig trough boating fee
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    All meals in Day 1
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    Dinner in Day 2
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    Service charge to guide and driver (recommended)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Booking requires at least 2 adults
  • Actual pickup time will be given at the time of reservation

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Lijiang-Lugu Lake

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Xinhai Tingtao Theme Boutique Hotel, 4-star hotel / Ocean Paradise Hotel (surcharge RMB110/Person)

Jinsha River

  • 10m
Set off from Lijiang in the morning. The coach ride from Lijiang to Lugu Lake takes approximately 4 hours. We will enjoy the stunning views as we drive on the winding mountain road with 18 bends in Lining; make a 10-minute stop at the Jinsha River observation deck to see the magnificent river and have a panoramic view of the beautiful Lugu Lake from Lugu Lake observation deck for half an hour. You can have lunch (own expense) once arrive at the hotel.

Lugu Lake

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
You will have two options to choose for the afternoon activity. 1. Take the Mosuo people’s unique means of transport - Pig trough boat to tour the picturesque lake, and also visit an island called Liwubi in the middle of the lake which has a temple. 2. Take the round-the-lake bus which is one of the best way to make the most of the lake, including visits to Lion Hill, Lovers Beach, Rieger Peninsula and more attractions. Join the bonfire party at night. Stay overnight at Xinhai Tingtao Theme Boutique Hotel / Ocean Paradise Hotel (surcharge RMB110/Person)

Day 2: Lugu Lake-Lijiang

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Lugu Lake

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Wake up early in the morning to hike the mountain and catch the sunrise. Later on head to the Mosuo village as you take a ride on the tractor. Before being shown around the village by the guide you will hang a prayer flag in the sacrificial altar which is one of the Mosuo traditions. You will be greeted by the village chief in her home where you will be given Hada and proposed a toast for showing you respect. The friendly chief will then give you a home tour to make you have a better understanding of their real life. The family members will then sit with you around the fire pit where you will be treated with their homemade snacks. Meanwhile, they will tell you more about their legends and stories. You can also take a photo with the family members with putting on the traditional costume. After a local lunch with the family, you will depart from the village and drive back to your hotel in Lijiang.

Location

Activity location

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    Lugu Lake
    • 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang, Yongning Town, Ninglang County
    • 674300, Lijiang, Yunnan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lugu Lake
    • 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang, Yongning Town, Ninglang County
    • 674300, Lijiang, Yunnan, China

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