Scroll of Mountains and Rivers

Located in the central part of Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area, Ten-Mile Gallery stretches ten li for a round trip. Thousands of towering peaks line both sides of the gorge, covered in lush forests filled with the fragrance of wild blossoms. Grotesque peaks and exotic rock formations in countless varied shapes form a gigantic landscape scroll hanging side by side upon towering sheer cliffs. The matchlessly exquisite natural wonders blend seamlessly into ink wash paintings crafted by immortal masters. Visitors wandering along the trail encounter a new view every three steps, as if roaming inside a masterpiece of painting — hence its well-earned name "Ten-Mile Gallery".

Abundant natural landscapes unfold along both sides of this over-ten-li-long valley, making every stroll feel like wandering through a painting. Dark green peaks stand in rows beside the gully. More than 200 stone sculptures shaped like humans, objects, birds and beasts are carved naturally into the mountain rocks. The most renowned formations include Peacock Spreading Its Tail, Old Herbalist Gathering Herbs, God of Longevity Greeting Guests, and Fierce Tiger Roaring Toward the Sky.

Ten-Mile Gallery is the only zone within the core scenic area where visitors can ride a vehicle for the entire tour. The sightseeing tram offers a delightful effortless way to admire the scenery, shifting visitors’ perspectives and views of the landscape. It is hailed as "the most beautiful moving scenic line in Zhangjiajie".

It is said that Ten-Mile Gallery is a magical, peerless scroll painted freely by nature when brimming with endless inspiration. After his visit, poet Li Shengming composed a poem: Strange peaks surge upward, bustling beneath the vast sky; All shapes and forms reveal the Creator’s masterful craft. A lovely valley with clear brooks stretches ten full li; Countless travelers linger within this natural gallery.

Sculptor Qian Shaowu also praised it as "a long exhibition corridor filled with masterpieces of natural stone sculptures".

Every step in Ten-Mile Gallery reveals a new view, and every corner unfolds a picturesque scene. Rich natural scenery lines both sides of the valley over ten li long, immersing visitors in a living painting. Dark green peaks stand in rows beside the gully, and over 200 naturally formed stone figures resembling people, creatures and objects dot the mountainside. Major scenic spots along the route include God of Longevity Greeting Guests, Old Herbalist Gathering Herbs, Fierce Tiger Roaring Toward the Sky, Couple Holding Their Baby, Revolving Attic and Three Sisters Peaks.

Take the dedicated shuttle buses bound for Forest Park and Wulingyuan at Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (50 meters next to the railway station).

A full tour of Ten-Mile Gallery takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Sightseeing routes in Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area are generally divided into mountain-top and mountain-base trails. Ten-Mile Gallery belongs to the mountain-base route.

Recommended one-day itinerary: Downtown → Forest Park Ticket Gate → Hike Jinbian Stream → Shuirao Simen → Scenic eco-shuttle → Ten-Mile Gallery → Scenic eco-shuttle → Wujiayu Ticket Gate → Wulingyuan District. The full trip takes a minimum of 6 hours.

In addition, at the end of Ten-Mile Gallery, visitors may hike up to Tianzi Mountain along the Wolong Ridge trail.

Admission Fee: Included in the Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area ticket (248 RMB, valid for 3 consecutive days) Address: Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Area, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City