Five must-visit places in Lijiang

No 2. Walking Marriage Bridges

Walking Marriage Bridge at Lugu Lake is called the Grass Sea by locals because it looks like a sea of reeds from a distance. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Walking Marriage Bridge is where the Mosuo people date each other. The Mosuo, who live by Lugu Lake, have a unique custom called "walking marriages", meaning they never get married.

In the day time, young men and women express affection through dancing or singing if they are interested in someone. At night time, visitors can find the walking marriage bridge full of Mosuo guys who come to date their loved ones.