Posted 2018/1/4
Located 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles) from the center of Lijiang City, on the border between Ninglang County in Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County in Sichuan Province. Lugu Lake is like a beautiful pearl shining among the hills of the northwest plateau in Yunnan.
The lake is in the shape of a horse's hoof - long from north to south, and narrower from east to west. The vista of the lake changes constantly throughout the day and the season. This marvelous Lugu lake is amazing at any time and any season.
◆Lugu Lake at Four Seasons
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
In spring the fresh green gives Lugu Lake a lively atomsphere while the lake becomes more liquid under the bright sunshine in summer time. When autumn comes, Lugu Lake welcomes the most colorful time, it is also the best time for photography. Winter makes Lugu Lake a quiet girl, especially when it snows, the scenery of Lugu Lake much resembles a Chinese brush drawing.
◆Lugu Lake in Different Weather
Sunrise
Sunset
Mist
Thunder
The morning mist mixed with the light of the rising sun gives it an orange glow covered by mist. When the light of sun causes the hills to throw their shadows onto the water, the lake has a jade green color. The lake is calm and dark green in the evening when the sun sinks, and is peaceful when night comes. Gentle wind blows and water ripples.