Yangshuo Ten-Mile Gallery Route: 6 Stops on the Yulong River
Experience the Ten-Mile Gallery, a 10km scenic stretch along the Yulong River in Yangshuo, Guilin, China. This route winds through karst peaks, traditional villages, and agricultural fields without formal entry gates, offering access to landmarks like the historic Yulong Bridge and Fuli Bridge from the Ming Dynasty.
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- Start
- Yangshuo
- End
- One-Foot Paddy
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- 6
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Stops on this route
- Yangshuo — Gateway town in Guilin known for stunning karst landscapes, outdoor activities, and the famous Ten-Mile Gallery scenic route along the Yulong River.
- Ten-Mile Gallery — A 10-kilometer scenic route along the Yulong River featuring karst peaks, rice paddies, and traditional villages creating a natural landscape gallery.
- Yulong River — Scenic river flowing through Yangshuo valley, renowned for traditional bamboo rafting experiences and surrounded by dramatic karst mountain peaks.
- Yulong Bridge — Historic 600-year-old arched stone bridge spanning the Yulong River, dating to the Ming Dynasty and serving as a starting point for bamboo raft tours.
- Fuli Bridge — Ming Dynasty-era bridge (600 years old) whose reflection in water creates a perfect circle, earning it the romantic name 'Full Moon Bridge' among visitors.
- One-Foot Paddy — Famous panoramic viewpoint in Yangshuo featuring a distinctive rice paddy field and rapeseed flowers, accessible by car or scooter along the Ten-Mile Gallery.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Best time to visit: March–May (spring blooms & lush greenery) or September–November (clear skies & golden rice fields). Avoid summer heat/rain and damp winter cold.
- Timing
- Visit at sunrise or sunset for fewer crowds and the best lighting for photos.
- Transport
- Renting an e-scooter is a great option, especially on sunny days or during peak season when car parking is difficult for photo stops.
- Avoid
- Watch out for curves on the roads—keep your speed in check while driving through the scenic route.
- Tip
- One-Foot Paddy gets busy during the day; arrive early to avoid crowds at this popular spot with rapeseed flowers and cafes.
- Food
- Lots of local restaurants and trendy cafes are located throughout the scenic route, so food is never an issue.
- Where to stay
- Boutique hotels and B&Bs are scattered along the route with views of the gallery scenery.
- Tip
- Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River is the classic way to experience it; rafts are made from 3-year-old Moso bamboo and maintained daily.
- Tip
- Shooting the weir during a raft trip is a 0.5 to 1-meter drop—fun but not too scary.
- Tip
- Yulong Bridge and Fuli Bridge both date back 600 years to the Ming Dynasty. Fuli Bridge reflects in water to form a perfect circle, called the Full Moon Bridge.
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