Lige Peninsula
里格半岛
A small peninsula reaching into Lugu Lake from the north shore, surrounded by water on three sides. Its viewpoint overlooks a heart-shaped bay and the Gemu Goddess Mountain. It is the most classic photo spot and the most popular area for guesthouses on Lugu Lake.
Lige Peninsula lies in Lige Village on the north shore of Lugu Lake. The small peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, juts into the lake like a bead. Mosuo houses have been converted into guesthouses on the island, pig-trough boats are moored along the shore, and the Gemu Goddess Mountain rises behind. The Lige viewpoint beside the road overlooks the whole peninsula and the bay. This scene is the most famous symbol of Lugu Lake and a must-stop on the lake road. Things to do: first, watch the sunrise from the viewpoint. When the sun rises over the eastern ridge, the lake turns from pink to gold. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to secure a spot. Second, stay at a lakeside guesthouse on the peninsula. In the morning, enjoy the lake from the terrace, and in the evening photograph the pig-trough boats against the sunset at the pier. Third, take a pig-trough boat from the Lige pier (about RMB 50 to 80 per person) to Liwubi Island in the middle of the lake to see the lamasery and prayer wheels, or watch for the water-floating flowers in the lake from June to September. The peninsula and the viewpoint are both included in the RMB 70 Lugu Lake entrance ticket, with no extra charge. Getting there: it's about 10 km from Daluoshui and about 50 km from Lugu Lake Airport in Ninglang. Lakeside buses and charter cars all pass through, and it takes about 1 hour from the airport to Lige. Note: cars cannot enter the peninsula's guesthouses, so luggage must be carried on foot. Prices are high during peak periods such as holidays, so book ahead. The viewpoint is beside the road, and traffic is heavy in the morning, so watch for safety. Winds are strong by the lake, and the temperature can differ by as much as 15°C between morning and evening.
Opening hours
All day