Lugu Lake in Yunnan: The transparent waters and the white dancers

The clouds of Yunnan, like dancers in the sky, float lightly across the horizon, seemingly playing between the surface of the water. If you are devoted to tranquility, Lugu Lake is the destination for your soul. Here, you can quietly observe the white clouds, thin as silk, drifting leisurely across the sky, as if time itself has frozen at this moment, silently passing by. Boarding the pig trough boats of the local Mosuo people, you can get up close and feel the clusters of white flowers on the water. They have been given a beautiful scientific name—Potamogeton crispus, but people affectionately call them 'waterborne poplars.' However, these flowers are not adrift with the waves; their roots are deeply anchored to the lakebed, steadfast in their place. Among Yunnan's nine plateau lakes, it is only in Lugu Lake that one can most often find their graceful figures. This is because only the clearest waters can retain their beauty. The water quality of Lugu Lake is crystal clear and transparent, like a mirror reflecting the beauty of the sky and the elegance of the clouds. Potamogeton crispus blooms in these clear waters, like sprites in the water, adding a unique hue to this land. Here, you can experience the magic and beauty of nature, and also find the tranquility and peace within your heart. The clouds of Yunnan, the water of Lugu Lake, and those clusters of white flowers, all tell a story about nature, purity, and beauty.