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Mosuo boaters sing amid ethereal winter fog at Yunnan's Lugu Lake

Updated: 2026-01-22 By Li Yingqing and Yan Yujie in Kunming | chinadaily.com.cn
Local Mosuo ethnic people paddle dugout canoes, offering visitors an immersive experience at Lugu Lake in Lijiang, Yunnan province. [Photo by Chen Fei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The scenic area encourages a rich blend of cultural and tourism activities centered around Mosuo culture, gradually making winter visits to Lugu Lake a popular draw for travelers.

In 2025, the Lugu Lake area welcomed 1.56 million visitors, marking a 10.72 percent increase from the previous year, according to data from authorities.