Daluoshui Village
Daluoshui Village is a must-visit for most travellers to Lugu Lake. The Mosuo Folk Museum is located here, with flower houses, a grandmother's house, a prayer hall, a cultural relics hall,…
Daluoshui Village, Lugu Lake
Key facts
- Admission
- Included in the Lugu Lake scenic area ticket
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Getting there
- 1. Tourist express buses run daily from Yuhe Square (玉河广场) in Lijiang to Lugu Lake, taking about 6 hours and reaching Daluoshui Village and Lige Peninsula. Round-trip fare is ¥160 per person; one-way fare is ¥100 per person. 2. Two buses a day run from Lijiang Gaokuai Bus Station (丽江高快客运站) to Daluoshui Village. The journey takes about 6 hours, and the fare is about ¥80 per person. 3. Two buses a day run from Lijiang New Coach Station (丽江新客站) to Daluoshui Village, departing at 9:00 and 10:00. The journey takes about 6 hours, and the fare is about ¥77 per person.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 250. Open in Google Maps
About Daluoshui Village
Daluoshui Village is a must-visit for most travellers to Lugu Lake. The Mosuo Folk Museum is located here, with flower houses, a grandmother's house, a prayer hall, a cultural relics hall, and photographs and documents on Mosuo culture. It is also home to the "Walking Marriage" flower-tower climbing performance, which has delighted countless visitors and is a highlight of any trip to Lugu Lake. In the evenings, the Mosuo also don traditional costumes to perform songs and dances. After the performance, you can head to the lakeside, where tents are set up for barbecues.
Tips from the guidebook
- Best seasons: In May, azaleas bloom across the hillsides, and you can also enjoy the lush green grasslands. July to September is the rainy season, which is ideal for hiking in the primeval forest.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Daluoshui Village cost?
Admission to Daluoshui Village is Included in the Lugu Lake scenic area ticket, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Daluoshui Village?
1. Tourist express buses run daily from Yuhe Square (玉河广场) in Lijiang to Lugu Lake, taking about 6 hours and reaching Daluoshui Village and Lige Peninsula. Round-trip fare is ¥160 per person; one-way fare is ¥100 per person. 2. Two buses a day run from Lijiang Gaokuai Bus Station (丽江高快客运站) to Daluoshui Village. The journey takes about 6 hours, and the fare is about ¥80 per person. 3. Two buses a day run from Lijiang New Coach Station (丽江新客站) to Daluoshui Village, departing at 9:00 and 10:00. The journey takes about 6 hours, and the fare is about ¥77 per person.
How long should I spend at Daluoshui Village?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for Daluoshui Village.
Where is Daluoshui Village?
Daluoshui Village is in Lugu Lake, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China.
More places in Lugu Lake
Lugu Three Islands
The Three Islands of Lake Lugu are Nixi Island, Liwubi Island and Naizhongpu Island, whose exquisite scenery is breathtaking. Nixi is the smallest of the three, covered in moss and shrubs. Liwubi is the largest island on Lake Lugu; at the end of the flower-lined path stands Liwubi Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery that draws many worshippers. The island also has a white pagoda, the spirit tower of A Yunshan, steward of the Yongning Mosuo chieftain's residence. A Yunshan was a renowned figure in Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. Naizhongpu Island is lush with trees and home to countless birds. On the islands you can ride a horse or walk around to enjoy the beauty of Lake Lugu, and visit the Mosuo villages, whose people are known for their simple, genuine ways.
Caohai Marsh
Caohai (Grass Sea) takes its name from its shallow waters, caused by long-term silt deposition, and the dense reeds that grow here. It lies to the southeast of Lake Lugu, where reeds form walls and waterways criss-cross, like emeralds set into the lake.
Included in the Lake Lugu scenic area entrance ticket · 1–2 hours
Walking Marriage Bridge
The most famous spot in Caohai is the Walking Marriage Bridge, dubbed the “Number One Magpie Bridge Under Heaven”. It is a 300-metre wooden bridge extending out through the reeds of Caohai, and it is where Mosuo men and women carry out the walking marriage custom. Today the old bridge's timber has rotted and lies scattered across the marsh. The new bridge runs right beside the old one, spanning Caohai and providing convenience for local residents.
20–30 minutes
Lige Peninsula
Lige Peninsula, with its beautiful scenery, sits at the foot of Gemu Goddess Mountain, where green hills meet clear waters. It is the best place to stay on Lake Lugu, especially lakeview rooms, where you can watch the sunrise and sunset, enjoy the views of lake and mountains, and listen to the water lapping at the shore at night. Each moment has its own charm.
Included in the Lake Lugu scenic area entrance ticket · 3–5 hours
Gemu Goddess Mountain
Also known as “Lion Mountain”, it stands at 3,754.7 metres and is the highest peak near Lake Lugu. Inside the Goddess Cave at the summit is a naturally formed stalactite statue of the goddess. In Mosuo mythology, this mountain is the incarnation of a goddess, and during the Mountain Turning Festival, Mosuo people climb the mountain to worship. Majestic and towering, Lion Mountain was described by the writer Joseph Rock as “the most prominent sight in the Yongning landscape”. From the summit you can take in the entire view of Lake Lugu.
Gemu Goddess Mountain cable car ¥78; Lake Lugu entrance ticket + Gemu Goddess Mountain cable car combo ¥160 · 2 hours
Nisai Village
A natural Mosuo village with only 14 households, it is very peaceful and scenic. The famous Lovers' Tree and Early Love Tree are located here, and Nisai is also the starting point of the cable car to Gemu Goddess Mountain.
Free · 1 day