Treat it as a scenic corridor
Shili Gallery is not a closed scenic area. It is a countryside and karst landscape corridor south of Yangshuo town. The best views are along the road, bridges, fields, and riverside, not necessarily inside every paid attraction.
Prioritize cycling or e-bike travel
From Yangshuo town to Gongnong Bridge and Moon Hill, a bicycle or e-bike gives the most flexibility. You can stop whenever you see fields, karst peaks, or Yulong River rafts.
Go in the morning or near sunset
Morning has softer light and fewer people. Late afternoon is better for Gongnong Bridge and countryside sunset views. Midday riding is hot and drains energy quickly.
Combine it with Yulong River
Shili Gallery and Yulong River sit close together. You can raft first, then ride back through Gongnong Bridge, Moon Hill, and countryside sections, or ride first and add a shorter raft route later.
✦Before renting an e-bike, check brakes, battery, helmet, and whether it can reach your planned route.
✦Do not let anyone convince you that every good view requires a ticket. Much of the scenery is along the road.
✦Gongnong Bridge gets busy near sunset, so watch traffic and bridge safety while taking photos.
✦After rain, the countryside looks good, but roads and side paths can be slippery.
✦Staying along Shili Gallery or Yulong River is quieter than staying near West Street, but there are fewer dinner choices at night.
遇龙河
All Ages
Admission
Common two-person raft prices include CNY 320 per raft for Jinlong Bridge-Jiuxian and CNY 200 per raft for Shui’edi-Wanjing; use the live booking page for final route prices.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours including transfers
阳朔西街
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; food, shops, bars, and nearby experiences cost separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; longer for dinner or nightlife
兴坪古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the old town; bamboo rafts, parking, ferries, sightseeing vehicles, and nearby sights charge separately.
Typical Visit
Half day; full day with Xianggong Mountain or river routes
相公山
All Ages
Admission
Common entrance ticket is CNY 60; transfers and day-tour products may charge transport separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours, plus transport time
漓江风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
Guilin-Yangshuo cruise tickets commonly list CNY 215 for three-star adult seats and CNY 360 for four-star adult seats; Yangshuo-area rafts, transfers, and day tours are sold separately.
Typical Visit
Half day to full day depending on cruise, raft, and Xingping stops
九马画山
All Ages
Admission
Viewing from public riverside areas can be free; Li River rafts, boats, ferries, sightseeing cars, and transfers are charged separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours if visited from Xingping