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Lugu Lake is 5.2 kilometers wide from east to westwith an average depth of 40 metres. Luguhu Lake is situated in the center of Ningliang Yi Autonomous County, connecting Yunnan and Sichuan provinces on the northwest plateau of Yunnan. The lake and the surrounding area covers eight islands, 14 bays, and 17 beaches. Surrounded by high and sublime mountains, this area is one of the most spectacular of all China's natural spots and is remarkably well preserved and maintained.
The Mosuo people live along the shores of the Lake. This is a really interesting group, one of the few remaining Chinese minority groups that is completely matrifocal. Most adults live at their mother's home, only spending the night at their spouses home. The survivalof this kind of ancient family structure in modern society is a rather peculiar phenomenon, regarded as a live fossil for researching the marital development history of Human beings and the last quaint Realm of Matriarchy by scholars and specialists throughout the world. Every 25th day of the seventh lunar month is the day to make sacrifice to the Goddess. People burn pine branches and offer food and fresh flowers to her. Then they run beside the mountain and sing, dance and eat together by the lake. When night comes, campfires can be seen in every village.
Above and beyond this, the lake is famous for its natural beauty. Seen from a distance, the lake really shines under a blue sky, and when mists and haze settle, the views are equally spectacular. Easily accessible from Lijiang, this is a pretty spot to escape the tourists and breathe insome fresh air.
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