# Walking Marriage Bridge (走婚桥)

Lugu Lake, Yunnan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Time needed:** 20–30 minutes
- **Getting there:** The Walking Marriage Bridge is very close to Lugu Lake Town: it is a 30-minute walk, or a few minutes by car, costing around ¥10.
- **Good for:** Photography, Ethnic Culture, Nature

## About 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.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 250. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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