2026/4/18，乘包车前往位于四川和云南边界处的泸沽湖，摩梭人世世代代生活的地方，最有名的自然是她们的母系社会及其独特的传统文化。我们驻扎在大落水村的一座有十多年历史临水而建的客栈，如果在这里呆的时间久一点就可以慢慢感受湖水一日的变化，水打在岸边的声音，和空气中宁静松弛的气息。
April 18, 2026 – Heading for Lugu Lake today, located between Sichuan and Yunnan. This place is known for its matriarchal society of Mosuo people, in which women have greater power over men. We settled in the biggest town, Luoshui, and the inn was right next to the water. It was a surprise when we heard some folk songs singing from the next door – that was quite beautiful (shout out to him). As always, my travel buddy was with me. Now he is comfortably lying in the bed with a gorgeous lake view. One of the greatest things here is that we can stare at the water at different times of a day. Hearing the water slowly tapping at the shore is so soothing.
On our way to Lugu Lake. The river is called Jinshajiang. At this point, a skilled local driver is a must for most visitors.
在这里主要的活动并不多，除了参与村落里当地人每晚在篝火边的歌舞表演、一起蹦一蹦外，就是环着整座湖驱车游览风光。我们本打算最后一早赶上个摩梭族特有的猪槽船，可是觉得季节不对不大值得。在泸沽湖我觉得就得慢慢的享受，尤其对于日夜忙碌的人们终于可以慢下来闭着眼睛感受自然的美好。顺带提一句，民宿联络的包车司机真的很朴实友善，虽然了解到他们民族较为原始的文化在面对时代发展的冲撞中经历的蛮多困难，但毕竟是很有特色的存在，而且是在这样美丽的地方。
To me, Lugu Lake is a place for vacation, not really entertaining or fun-seeking. It is totally good to stay here while doing nothing. The only things we did were participating in a local dance party around campfire, and taking a tour around the entire lake. You can also choose to go on a boat trip called Zhucaochuan to feel the wind and perhaps visit one of the islands. But we ended up not going because it was not the right season. I hope you can enjoy a feast for the eyes at the following series of pictures, like I did. I really hope we can go there again at a different season.
Local campfire party. It was quite fun dancing with strangers.
You can see a layer of fog right above the water in the morning.
Imagine this in May/June when the grass all turns green
There are a couple of ports that are left unused seemingly.
Some floating algae hills
Looking at Nvshen Mountain at Nvshen Bay. Nvshen means goddess, if you recall the female-dominant nature of Mosuo society. This is my favorite spot during the entire trip.
在客栈的早点，一碗米线，一碗米粥，还是挺舒服的。接下来就要出发去下一站了。
One quick thing to note is that it is always a good idea to visit the lake in the morning, rather than afternoons/evenings when the wind can get stronger and rain often comes disturbing your trip.
To be continued.
Chennan & Sunrise Chaser 
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