Tourist arrivals at Lijiang's Lugu Lake grow by 10.7% in 2025

The Lugu Lake presents a unique natural beauty in winter.

The Lugu Lake scenic area in northwest Yunnan’s Lijiang city received a total of 1.56 million tourists in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.7% compared to 1.41 million in 2024.

Prioritizing ecology and green development, the cross-province Yunnan scenic area cooperated with Sichuan in jointly building an ecological shield. As a result, the water quality of Lugu Lake has been as Class A.

Mosuo people, a branch of the Naxi ethnic group, row their traditional dugout boats for visitors.

The Lugu Lake presents a unique natural beauty in winter.

The lake is often shrouded by mist on winter mornings, presenting a unique natural beauty. The lakeside Mosuo people, a branch of the Naxi ethnic group, row their traditional dugout boats and sing folk songs to welcome visitors from afar.

Driven by the "smart tourism" initiative, the lake villages tried to integrate Mosuo culture into diverse tourist activities, making Lugu Lake a popular destination for winter travelers.

An overview of the Lugu Lake

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The Lugu Lake presents a unique natural beauty in winter.

Reporting by Chen Fei (Yunnan Daily); Trans-editing by Wang Shixue