As several mountains lies around Lugu Lake, you will find many rare species of plants and animals on the mountains, such as Black-headed Gulls, Black-necked Cranes, Bar-headed Goose, Hill Pigeon, mountain sheep, elk, forest musk deer, Pallas’s squirrel, grey-bellied tree squirrel, otter and the like.

If you love mountaineering, it is recommended that you explore Goddess Gem Mountain. Mountaineering on the mountain requires the professional gear. If your body conditions don’t allow you to do that, you could take a chairlift at the foot of the mountain up to top of the mountain. After arriving at the top, you could climb some wooden stairs into the stunning cave. Locals always worship the Goddess Gem in the cave. The stones in the cave are a little slippery. The top of the mountain overlooks the breathtaking views of Lugu Lake. After admiring the landscape on the top, you will take a toboggan down to the foot of the mountain. You will see many wild monkeys on the mountain. Please do not feed them with food in case that they attack you. The staff on the mountain always feed them with food. Every lunar 25th of July, Muosuo people always worship the Goddess Gem on the mountain.

If interested, you could enjoy boating on the lake and drink the sweet water at the heart of the lake. Or you could also enjoy cycling around the lake. The difficulty degree of cycling around the lake is medium. Several islets are located in the lake. Heiwa’e Islet at the heart of the lake is a habitat of migratory birds and wild ducks. In addition, you could experience the customs of Mosuo at one of the Mosuo villages around the lake. The “walking marriage” is based on mutual affection. Matriarchal families still remain at Mosuo villages around the lake. Mothers have the right to decide on anything in the family there. When one Mosuo lady gives birth to a baby, the baby will be raised by their mother’s family.