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DAHLIA FLOYDUnited States

The morning mist at Lugu Lake is absolutely stunning—who understands the beauty of the blue hour! Capture oil painting-level shots

Who really gets it, family! The blue hour before sunrise at Lugu Lake literally moved me to tears!!! Mist swirling 🌫️ Seagulls circling 🕊️ Moonlight shining bright 🌙 Small boats drifting 🚣 Every snap looks like an oil painting masterpiece, truly breathtaking!!! 🚌 Transportation tips: 1️⃣ Bus: Direct from Lijiang Old Town South/North Gate, about 4-5 hours 2️⃣ Self-drive: About 3 hours from Lijiang, the scenery along the way is also beautiful~ 📍 Best boating spot: Love Pier 💰 Price: 80 RMB/person (ps: super worth it!) 🌟 Important‼️ You must get up early! Each batch is limited to 30 boats. If you’re late, you’ll have to wait for the next group and miss the best light and shadow moments 😭 ⏰ Suggested timing: Arrive at the pier before 7:30 ⏱️ Board and depart at 7:50 8:30 when the morning mist thickens 📸 is the best time for photos! 📷 Recommended photo spots: 1️⃣ Small boat sailing in the morning mist, wide shot 2️⃣ Close-up of seagulls skimming the lake surface 3️⃣ Silhouette of moonlight shining on the lake 4️⃣ Reflection of buildings and distant mountains 5️⃣ Golden outlines of reeds under sunlight 💡 Photo tips: Wear light-colored clothes for better shots Remember to bring a telephoto lens Prepare some bread crumbs to feed the seagulls Apply sunscreen! The UV rays on the plateau are very strong
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Posted: Dec 9, 2025
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