Genshin Impact is a free-to-play, open-world, action RPG, gacha game released in September 2020 on PC, PS4, Android, and iOS. The player controls dozens of amazing characters throughout the game which takes place in the breathtaking world of Teyvat. This continent is home to seven different nations that are all tied to a specific element: Mondstadt (Anemo), Liyue (Geo), Inazuma (Electro), Sumeru (Dendro), Fontaine (Hydro), Natlan (Pyro), and Snezhnaya (Cryo).
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As of when this article is published, there are currently only two regions available for exploration in the game: Mondstadt and Liyue. The former is inspired by Europe and the latter is influenced by China. While there may only be two areas open for business at the moment, the map is absolutely enormous and chock full of beautiful locations to visit.
10 Liyue Harbor
"A prosperous port city where a thousand ships drop anchor. Under the aegis of countless contracts and regulations, innumerable goods change hands and grace the seven nations with their presence."
The prime city in Liyue, Liyue Harbor, has a lot to offer travelers. There are the magical shops in Feiyun Slope, the lively nightlife in Chihu Rock, the rich mansions in Yujing Terrace, and more.
9 The Dwelling In The Clouds
"Black clouds too shall pass, just as silver linings end. Come sun or rain, all seems the same from the heights of Jueyun Karst."
There is a small floating island above the mountain Qingyun Peak, reached by solving a puzzle. If the player decides to take on the quest An Adeptal Summons, they will visit the Cloud Retainer and retrieve blueprints for her via this place, the Dwelling in the Clouds. (The Cloud Retainer is an Adeptus, which is a magical being or a god of Liyue. )
8 Luhua Pool
"Legend has it that a deep, pure affection filled this ancient garden, creating the Luhua Pool as it is known today."
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At the Qiongji Estuary in Liyue, the player will find the Luhua Pool. It sits between the Bishui River and Mt. Tianheng, concealed and undisturbed. The water is full of minerals, so much so that it appears smooth and crystal clear.
7 Qingce Village
"Mighty Mt. Qingce gently cradles this peaceful village, silently protecting the old, the young, and the abundant croplands within its embrace. The legend of the ancient threat subdued beneath the mountain has been consigned to legend along with those who know of it, never again to return."
The little town of Qingce Village rests in Bishui Plain in Liyue. It is a small village, full of mostly elderly folks and their grandchildren. The buildings are simply designed, mostly made of wood. There is a mill, a tea shop, and a market. Best of all though is Qingce Village's terraces filled with lovely flowers.
6 Dragonspine Mountain
"Everything was proceeding smoothly until the unexpected happened... If not for Sucrose, no-one would have known that Albedo is hiding a great secret — one that involves a mysterious unknown sword and a mountain entombed in ice for millennia..."
Dragonspine is a mountainous area south of Mondstadt. There is a constant blizzard raging here and the snow never melts. It is considered one of the most dangerous places in Teyvat, containing killer cold temperatures and venomous, vicious monsters. Dragonspine is also where the dragons Durin and Dvalin battled, and where the power of the Festering Desire sword lies.
5 Wangshu Inn
"The inn that stands at the southern end of Dihua Marsh seems to serve as something other than a resting place for guests. They say that Wangshu Inn is a haven for lovers' moonlit rendezvous. Folk stories also have it that even ones as august as the Adepti sometimes bask in the moonlight here."
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South of Dihua Marsh in Qiongji Estuary in Liyue is Wangshu Inn, a landmark as well as a place for rest. It is run by Verr Goldet and Huai'an. Most who stay here are traveling merchants. From their rooms, they can see Mt. Qingc and Jueyunjian. Seriously, the views are insane.
4 Dadaupa Gorge
"Hundreds of years have passed, and the world is once again at peace. This forest of blades stands as a testament to the song of clashing swords, the battle-hymns of warriors, the thundering footfalls of monsters, and the crimson sky, as red as blood."
Located deep within Galesong Hill in Mondstadt is Dadaupa Gorge. It is home to the Meaty, the Sleeper, and the Eclipse hilichurl tribes. Even deeper, the player will find the Sword Cemetery, where many monsters of Khaenri'ah died. The mountain is not for the faint of heart.
3 Huaguang Stone Forest
"These stone spires poke out of the clouds like great pavilions. Though this place is forbidden to mortal steps, such a beauteous sight is bound to attract the eyes of those who yearn for the sky, and for those who dwell in Adepti realms."
There is an area in Minlin in Liyue surrounded by Mt. Aozang, Qingyun Peak, and Mt. Hulao called Huaguang Stone Forest. The translation for this place, in fact, is "Magnificent Light Forest."
2 Windrise
"This plain bathes in an everlasting breeze. An ancient, monumental tree left behind by an ancient heroine speaks softly amidst the winds."
Near Mondstadt in Galesong Hill is the place where Vennessa ascended to Celestia, Windrise. This is where she became a god, the Falcon of the West of the Four Winds. Now, at the center, a huge oak tree towers over the area and flows in the wind. At the base is a Statue of The Seven, protected by the tree's shade.
1 Guyun Stone Forest
"The proud, lonely stone mountains here are said to have been the place where Rex Lapis subdued a great sea monster. They say that those sensitive of the heart can sometimes hear a strange, stirring rhythm emanating from deep within that oceanic abyss."
In the Sea of Clouds in Liyue, the player will discover Guyun Stone Forest. It is an archipelago of several islands, including the one containing the Geo Hypostasis. This is where Rex Lapis killed Osial.