Lugu Lake
丽江泸沽湖景区
About Lugu Lake
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)
On Yunnan-Sichuan border (Ninglang County); nearest airport Lijiang Sanyi ~200 km by road; no railway nearby; long-distance bus from Lijiang.
Timed-entry ticket booking recommended via official platform/OTA; book ahead in peak season.
Free admission
26.9771, 100.2330
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
