Lige Island

Lige Island is a peninsula on the northern bank of Lugu Lake. Surrounded by water on the east, west, and south and against Goddess Gem Mountain which the locals call Lion Mountain on the north, Lige Island is one of the most beautiful places along Lugu Lake. Villagers here are mostly Mosuo people, who still have a matriarchy.
 You can overlook the entire Lige Island from the observation deck on the mountain slope behind Lige Island. The Lige Peninsula which seems like an arm reaching into Lugu Lake and the green water of the lake form a blue “heart” shape.
 The sunrise here is fascinating. Under an arrangement with the locals, you can take the Mosuo people’s unique "pig trough boat" which looks like a trough the locals use to feed pigs to the small island in the center of Lugu Lake and enjoy a wonderful view of sun rising over the lake.
 Lige Island can be said to be the most beautiful place on Lugu Lake. You can stay here for one night in a lake view room and truly feel the brightest stars in the night sky hanging above you.
 In the evening, you can also go to the bonfire party which is held every night. The Mosuo men and women enthusiastically invite visitors to dance together, and then there is the antiphonal singing. It is recommended that you wear Mosuo clothing to participate, which makes it more meaningful. If you are lucky enough, you may also see the characteristic adult ritual of the Mosuo People.
 It is recommended that you taste a preserved pork and the fish of Lugu Lake. Preserved pork is actually a kind of cured pork with all the bones removes all the bones except the pig’s skull removed. It is covered with various seasonings, then sutured, pressed and marinated in winter.
 It is said that Zhaxi is the most handsome and capable person in the Lige Village. He is the first one to build a toilet and a bathroom in the village. Zhaxi can give you a more comprehensive view of the Mosuo people and explain the local social system which still retains the style of the matriarchal family. In addition, both men and women still belong to their original family after marriage.
 Take a high speed train from Kunming to Lijiang Railway Station, then take bus no. 105 to Lijiang Bus Station where you can take a coach to Lugu Lake and hire a car to the island.
 Take a coach from Lijiang Bus Station to Lugu Lake. The departure times are mainly from 8:00 to 15:20. The journey takes around 4 hours and the ticket price is CNY 70-100. Then one can hire a local car to arrive in Lige Island.
 

Admission Fee	Free
Opening Hour	All day
Suggested Visiting Time	One day and one night