The distance between Chengdu and Lugu Lake is relatively long. Although they are all from the southwest of China, the road conditions along the way are relatively complicated. Sichuan and Yunnan are big provinces, and the space distance is still large. Let's give you a detailed introduction of the route and strategy.
Chengdu is 700 kilometers away from Lugu Lake. If you drive all the way, it will take about 12 hours. If you have a rest, it will take longer. The area of Lugu Lake is very large. There are many interesting places and many delicious food around it. The best time to visit is about four days, In this way, the whole process will be more exciting and passionate. The following is based on your four-day itinerary.
Day 1: Chengdu Shimian Xichang
It is suggested that you start from Chengdu in the morning, then go through the southwest direction, along the Nibashan tunnel, which is the deepest tunnel in China, and then go straight through Wushan to reach Xichang City. It's almost half the distance, so you can better experience the beautiful scenery on the road. Drivers should pay attention to the local special food, drunken shrimp.
Day 2: Xichang Lugu Lake
When you get up early in the morning, you can go directly to Lugu Lake. At this time, the distance from Xichang to Lugu Lake is about 300 kilometers, and the whole journey takes about five hours. After arriving at noon, you can have lunch. Generally speaking, Lugu Lake is a tour around the lake, so it's very good to drive around the lake and enjoy a lot of lake scenery.
Day 3: half day tour of Lugu Lake - Xichang
After dinner, you can prepare for a tour around the lake, which takes a day, so you'd better start in the morning and go back to the hotel in the evening, or drive around the lake in two and a half days to experience the beautiful feelings and natural features of nature.
Day 4: Xichang Chengdu
The return journey is very important. You can go to Xichang for a rest, and then drive back to Chengdu from Xichang the next day.