Lugu Lake: Mosuo Culture and a Quiet Border Lake
Lugu Lake on the Yunnan-Sichuan border is home to the Mosuo people and clear mountain water. Here is how to get there, what to do, and where to stay on a trip.
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Lijiang Citywalk: Four Walks Through the Old Town
Four walking routes through Lijiang’s old town: the canal lanes to Lion Hill, Black Dragon Pool, the Zhongyi market circuit, and day trips to Baisha and Shuhe.
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Lijiang Old Town Guide: Naxi Lanes and Snow Mountain Views
Lijiang Old Town guide: a Naxi cultural hub in Yunnan with canals, stone lanes, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, best used as a base for day trips.
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Lijiang Food: Naxi Staples in the Old Town
Lijiang’s Naxi food is smoky, plain, and built for mountain cold. Here are the dishes, the lanes to eat them in, and what to skip at the night market.
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Lugu Lake: The Matriarchal Villages on the Sichuan Border
Lugu Lake on the Yunnan and Sichuan border: which village to stay in, dugout canoe trips, Mosuo culture handled with respect, and highland Mosuo dishes to order
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Lijiang Travel Guide: Old Town Nights and Day Trips Out
A practical Lijiang travel guide: how many nights to book, where to stay away from the bar streets, day trips to the gorge and Shangri-La, and Naxi dishes to order
