Ten Mile Gallery

What Is the Ten Mile Gallery?

The Ten Mile Gallery (Shili Hualang) is a 10 km scenic road running south from Yangshuo town to Moon Hill. It's not a single viewpoint — it's the entire stretch, flanked by limestone karst peaks on both sides, with rice paddies, bamboo groves, and small villages in between. The road is flat, well-paved, and perfect for cycling. For many visitors, this bike ride is the highlight of their Yangshuo trip — more memorable than the Li River cruise because you're in control, stopping wherever you want, with the scenery constantly changing around you.

The Route

Start from any bike rental shop on West Street, Pan Tao Road, or Guihua Road in Yangshuo town. Head south on Kangzhan Road — you'll leave the town behind within 10 minutes and the karst peaks close in on both sides. Key stops along the way:

• Km 2 — Butterfly Spring Park: A small attraction with a butterfly pavilion and a cave. Worth a quick photo stop but the 45 RMB entry fee is steep for what it is.
• Km 4 — Gongnong Bridge: The best photo stop on the route. This bridge crosses the Yulong River with bamboo rafts passing underneath and karst peaks framing the background. The view from the bridge at 8 AM with morning mist is iconic.
• Km 6 — Big Banyan Tree: A 1,400-year-old banyan tree with branches spreading across a small river. Entry is 20 RMB. Worth stopping if you want a specific photo, skippable if you don't.
• Km 8 — Yulong River Bamboo Raft Piers: Several bamboo raft launches are along this road. You can park your bike and take a raft here.
• Km 10 — Moon Hill: The endpoint. Park your bike at the base (there's a bike parking area) and hike up.

The round trip takes 2-3 hours at a leisurely pace with stops. An e-bike cuts it to 1.5 hours if you're short on time.

Practical Info

• Bike rental: 30-50 RMB per day for a standard bike, 50-80 RMB for an e-bike. No deposit needed at most shops — just leave your hotel name. Bikes come with a lock.
• Road conditions: The first 3 km has a dedicated bike lane. After that, you share the road with cars and tourist buses. Stay to the right and stay alert. Traffic is generally slow and drivers are used to cyclists.
• Best time: 7-9 AM or 4-6 PM. Midday sun is harsh for photos and the road gets busy with tour buses. Morning mist (common in spring and autumn) makes the scenery even more atmospheric.
• Bike maintenance: Most rental bikes are well-maintained, but check the brakes before you leave. The road is flat — you won't need gears for hills.