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Lugu Lake is a "pearl on the plateau" inlaid at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It is 118 kilometers away from Yanyuan County and 260 kilometers away from Xichang, the state capital.
Lugu Lake Scenic Area
It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction on the Shangri-La Tourist Ring Road, a national water conservancy scenic spot, and a national scenic spot.It is a scenic spot combining cultural landscape and natural landscape with the main body of protecting Mosuo matriarchal clan culture and the ecological environment with plateau lake landscape. The total planning area of the scenic spot is 314 square kilometers,
The total area of the lake is 58.8 square kilometers, which is divided into two parts: "Bright Sea" and "Caohai". Two-thirds of the lake and the main scenic spots are in Sichuan. The lake is 2,690 meters above sea level, the deepest point is 93 meters, the average water depth is 45 meters, and the lake water visibility is 12 meters. It is one of the clearest plateau lakes in my country.The water quality generally maintains the national first-class surface water standard.
The lake area consists of 5 whole islands, 4 peninsulas, 1 long island with seawall, 14 bays, 17 sandbars and 21 alluvial zones. The lake is as blue as jade, surrounded by green hills, with twists and turns on the shore, neatly arranged islands and stretching beaches. The plateau wetland composed of 15,000 mu of grass sea is rare in the world, with 37 kinds of aquatic plants growing and 42 kinds of rare birds and birds inhabiting it.is a natural aquatic habitat and
Rare biological Grand View Garden.Lugu Lake is rich in natural and cultural landscape resources. There are 7 medium categories of landscape resources, 16 small categories of landscapes, and 65 scenic spots in the scenic area. Lugu Lake
Inhabited by the ancient and mysterious Mosuo people,Mosuo people follow the ethnic customs of thousands of years
, matrilineal extended family, Asha walking marriage, Daba religion, etc. are the most well-preserved cultural heritage of mankind. Lugu Lake is famous all over the world for its beautiful natural scenery and mysterious Mosuo style. It is known as "the place where gods live, the source of Shangri-La, and the home of matrilineal clans".
grass sea
The waters of Lugu Lake are composed of "Caohai" and "Bright Sea", with a total area of 58.8 square kilometers, of which Caohai covers an area of 15 square kilometers. Caohai is a plateau ecological wetland under national key protection, and enjoys the reputation of "Plateau Aquatic Plant Exhibition Hall", "Biological Grand View Garden" and "Kidney of the Earth". There are 37 kinds of aquatic vascular plants and 17 kinds of submerged plants growing in Caohai, among which "spine leaf seaweed" is a rare aquatic plant in the world. Caohai is rich in fish and shrimp, inhabited by 42 species of waterfowl,Among them are rare birds such as black-necked cranes, white-tailed sea eagles and oriental white storks.
Houlong Mountain
Houlong Mountain covers an area of 14 square kilometers and is 2860 meters above sea level. Houlong Mountain stretches into the lake and divides the lake into two halves, forming a horseshoe-shaped Lugu Lake. Houlong Mountain has a unique climate, a beautiful environment, and mountains and rivers., In the Mosuo people's belief in the "Mother Lake God Mountain", Houlong Mountain is regarded as the patron saint, and the Gemu Goddess Mountain across the sea guards the peace and tranquility of Lugu Lake.
promenade
Niaojue Mountain belongs to the Houlong Mountain Range, and the ancient road of "turning the mountain" of the Mosuo people is hidden in the lush forest. The ancient road crosses the Houlong Mountain Ridge, passes through Boao Lake Bay, and reaches the village of Luowa Mosuo tribe. The "Niaojue-Luowa" ancient mountain road is a golden route for sightseeing in mountains and rivers.
altar
The altar for offering sacrifices to the gods is an altar for the Mosuo people to worship mountains and water during the "Turn the Mountain" and "Turn the Sea" festivals.
The Mosuo people believe in animism. In the Mosuo Genesis myths and legends, the "Lion Mountain" (that is, the "Goddess Mountain") dominating the lakeshore is the incarnation of the Goddess Graham. The goddess adjusts the sun, moon, wind and rain according to the seasons on the mountain to protect the crops in Lugu Lake, the prosperity of people and animals, and the safety of villages. Lugu Lake is affectionately called "Xie Nami" (meaning "Mother Sea") by the Mosuo people. The milk of "Xie Nami" has nurtured generations of Mosuo people. In order to repay the kindness of the mother Sea God Mountain, the custom of "turning to the mountain" and "turning to the sea" gradually formed. The "Turning Mountain Festival" on the 15th, and the "Turning Sea Festival" on August 15th.
In the traditional route of turning around the mountain and turning around the sea, the altar for worshiping the gods is condescending, and the Muhaishen Mountain has a panoramic view. It is a holy place for the Mosuo people to worship mountains and water.
Lama Temple
The Mosuo people believe in religion. While advocating their own primitive religion (Dabaism), they also accepted the Tibetan Buddhism introduced to this area during the Yuan Dynasty. This temple is a Benbo (Black Sect) temple in Lugu Lake. Every year at the beginning of July and the middle of winter in the lunar calendar, the Lama Temple will hold grand activities. Among them, the ceremony of exposing the Buddha and offering sacrifices to the sun god on the fifteenth day of the winter moon is the most grand. On this day, good men and believers gather to worship gods, touch Buddha statues, bathe in holy water, and watch "Geer" and "Ba'e" lama dances. This is a grand festival for the Mosuo people.
Luyuan Cliff
The water volume of Lugu Lake is maintained at about 2 billion cubic meters all year round, and the water quality maintains the national first-class surface water standard. In addition to the rainwater supply and the injection of surrounding mountain springs, the lake water mainly comes from the groundwater of Lugu Lake itself. "Ask how clear the canal is, because there is flowing water from the source", and Luyuan Cliff is the main outlet of groundwater in Lugu Lake.
According to Mosuo folklore, there used to be only a clear spring flowing out from the bottom of this cliff, but there was a half-sized fish protruding from the outlet of the clear spring. The greedy man uses nine horseshorsePull out the big fish, and the result is a torrential flood. This legend is the evidence of the water outlet. Now, the greedy man has passed away, and the angry flood has turned into a peaceful lake, raising generations of Mosuo children.
Goddess Bay
Goddess Bay in the embrace of Houlong Mountain is one of the beautiful bays of Lugu Lake. In Mosuo folk myths, Gemu and Houlong were originally a loving couple who were "walking married". Due to the jealousy and hatred of the evil gods of the protoss, they turned the two into rocky mountains, and they could only face each other across the sea. However, although the infatuated Gemu is a stone, his heart is not dead, and his love is stronger than gold. So, turning his feelings into waves, he gently stroked the scars of Houlong day and night. Goddess Bay, Axia's Love, has been a loyal and unswerving love for thousands of years.
lovers beach
Valentine's Beach embraces in the wa
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On the ten-mile sandy shore of the lake bay. Yangliu Yiyi, whenever the breeze blows, the romantic and moving stories here will stir up immortal legends. Legend has it that after the gods cast a spell to turn the goddess Gemu and the queen dragon into two mountains, they could only face each other across the sea, and the gods only allowed them to meet on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month. On this day, Goddess Gemu and Houlong cuddle each other in Lover's Beach, expressing their heartfelt love. It is said that on the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, when you pass by Lover's Beach, if you listen carefully, you will hear the goddess Gemu and the queen dragon whispering love words quietly.walk the marriage bridge
Walking Marriage Bridge was first built in the Tusi era. The bridge is more than 300 meters long and spans both sides of the Caohai Sea. It is made of wood. Walking on the Marriage Bridge not only facilitated the passage of people on both sides of the strait, but also played an important role in the past wars for chieftains to concentrate troops on both sides of the strait. Walking the Marriage Bridge is the romantic walk of Mosuo Axia who adheres to the principle of "don't marry men, and women don't marry".
Zavoro Pier
Caohai Mosuo tribe village. It is located in the coastal deep water area of Caohai Sea. There are large-scale Mosuo singing and dancing venues in the village, and there are dining and accommodation venues and waterway piers by the lake. Board the boat here, pass Caohai, enter the "Bright Sea" (deep waters of Lugu Lake), go straight to Boao Island (Wangfei Island), and land at Luowa Village along Boao Lake Bay. It is a unique lake tour route of Lugu Lake. .
Bowa Bay
The bay between Luowa Peninsula and Bowa Peninsula is one of the beautiful bays of Lugu Lake. In the waters of the lake bay, stretches of spinach seaweed (a unique aquatic plant in Lugu Lake) grow, and the small white flowers float on the crystal water, like stars in the sky. On the hillside of the lake bay, the mountain flowers are like brocade, green pines and cypresses, and the pavilions are like covers. Whether it's boating on the water or riding a horse on the dry road, in Boao Bay, you will get the feeling of being in the fairyland of Yaochi.
Dazu Lake Bay
The special status of Dazu Lake Bay, in addition to being under the goddess and embracing the landscape value of Anna'er Island, is also that the lake bay has a complete and pure Naxi village. The Naxi nationality has a long history, and the Naxi culture is extensive and profound. Entering the Naxi village to experience the Naxi customs, singing "Naxi Girls Flowers and Colors" after singing "Lugu Lake Love Song", the feeling is different.
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Anna'e Island in Dazu Lake Bay is a pearl of Lugu Lake. The small island is surrounded by trees and green onions, and the strange rocks on the shore of the island are exquisite. Along the winding path to the top of the island, you can have a panoramic view of most of Lugu Lake the year before last; from the back, you can see the majestic Goddess Mountain towering among the clouds. It only takes 15 minutes to row a boat from Naxi Village to Anna'e Island. If the travel time is tight, then, within one or two hours of the trip to Anna'e Island, you can also appreciate the charm of the Mother Sea God Mountain. If you have plenty of time, you can have a picnic on the island, taste the delicacy of lake fish, and sing with Naxi girls or Mosuo girls while watching the mountains and rivers on the island.
Gorm Goddess Mountain
Gorm Goddess Mountain,At an altitude of 3754.7 meters, it is the highest mountain around Lugu Lake. In Mosuo myths and legends, this mountain is the incarnation of the goddess Gemu. During the Zhuanshan Festival, the Mosuo people all go to the Goddess Mountain to worship the Goddess.
Nisai Village (Lise Village)
Nisai Village is a natural village of the Mosuo people at the foot of the Lion Mountain. The village is very small, with only 14 households, but it is very quiet and the scenery is beautiful. You can also stay and eat here. The famous lover tree and puppy love tree are located in Nisai Village, where there is a cableway to the Lion Mountain, you can get close to the Goddess Gemu Mountain.
Rieger Peninsula
Lige Island is a beautiful peninsula in the bay of Lugu Lake. The island is surrounded by water on three sides and surrounded by green hills on the left and right. Lige Island has beautiful scenery and fresh air. The Mosuo girls living here are not only smart and capable, but also good at singing and dancing, kind and beautiful. They have the reputation of "the country of daughters in the water".
fall into water
Daluoshui Village is divided into Shangluoshui and Xialuoshui. The group of houses on the west side of the road with smaller houses is called Shangluoshui. The houses here are relatively old. The group of houses on the east side of the road is close to the lakeside and has tall houses. Due to the development of tourism, they are all modern residential buildings with several floors. Regardless of the old dwellings that fell into the water or the new dwellings that fell into the water, they are all wooden structures. The whole house is covered with wooden boards and stones are pressed on it. The whole house does not need a nail or bricks. It is not only warm in winter and cool in summer, but also uses wedges to prevent earthquakes.
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