Lugu Lake

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Lugu Lake, located in the mountainous region on the border between Yunnan and Sichuan provinces in China, is a stunning alpine lake known for its clear blue waters and captivating natural scenery. It sits at an elevation of approximately 2,685 meters (8,809 feet) above sea level and covers an area of around 50 square kilometers (19 square miles). The lake is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and traditional villages inhabited by the Mosuo people, an ethnic minority known for their unique matriarchal society.

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