As Travelers wander through the misty peaks of Chenyu Vale during Genshin Impact 4.4's Lantern Rite festivities, they'll discover more than just picturesque landscapes. The update brings a treasure trove of achievements blending environmental storytelling with brain-tickling challenges. From tea ceremonies that would make Zhongli proud to sword hunts worthy of Cloud Retainer's approval, let's unravel these feats that demand equal parts exploration and ingenuity.
🌟 Exploration Wonders: Chenyu's Silent Stories
The region whispers its history through interactive elements. To Touch the Face of Heaven isn't just about tapping adeptal energy at Carp's Rest – it's an invitation to contemplate the spiritual architecture. Meanwhile, meat enthusiasts get their moment in "What About Sliced Meat Now?", where tossing protein at an Ancient Stone Tablet north of Bishui River becomes unexpectedly profound.
Key puzzles to bookmark:
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Good as New: Like a 3D jigsaw with crumbling walls, this seven-part restoration project requires photographic memory (or frequent map checks)
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Five Blades Return to Wangshan: Scattered across peaks, these Guhua swords test vertical exploration skills – bring your best climbing stamina food
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Long Days in the Realm Within: Four teacup conundrums that escalate from "cute mini-game" to "where's my notebook?"
Pro Tip: The Up the Bishui achievement isn't just a scenic boat ride. Chat with Sun Rao at Yilong Wharf during sunset for hidden dialogue about Liyue's maritime history.
⚔️ Combat Conundrums: When Peaceful Exploration Turns Spicy
Chenyu Vale's tranquility shatters when encountering its Local Legends. The "Rulers of the Chizhang Mountains" duo northeast of Chizang Wall don't care about your AR level – they'll drop the hammer (literally) unless you:
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Freeze them mid-combo using Cryo
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Break their geo armor with precise plunges
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Pray to the Archons for good RNG
Don't miss the Secret Miracle in Mt. Laixin:
- Defeat Hilichurls → Adjust time to 2 AM → Watch jade formations shift → ??? → Profit!
For achievement hunters craving repetition: The "Wanna Learn? I'll Teach You!" Lawachurl near Wangshan Hall becomes your personal combat tutor. Beat it three times using different elemental reactions to unlock hidden voice lines about ancient martial arts.
🧩 Puzzle Pro Tips
Chenyu's environmental puzzles demand lateral thinking:
| Achievement | Secret Sauce |
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| Non-Hidden Backup Energy Source | Use Ruin Guards' cores like AAA batteries for ancient tech |
| Break the Benighting | Burn the miasma... then burn it again because it respawns |
| The Carp Leaps... | Platform assembly requires viewing angles from three mountains |
Fun Fact: The A Mere Rock... Lotus Lamp puzzle hides a cheeky reference to Sumeru's desert mechanisms. Look for hexagonal patterns in the stone carvings!
🏮 Lantern Rite Legacy
While chasing achievements, don't forget to:
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Sample festival snacks (they restore puzzle-solving stamina)
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Listen to NPCs debating Xiao's lantern designs
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Check night skies for secret constellations after completing To Touch the Face of Heaven
As the update's jade-green mountains give way to golden rewards, one truth emerges: Chenyu Vale isn't just a new zone – it's HoYoverse's love letter to explorers who relish connecting environmental dots. Every achievement tells a story... and probably hides three more secrets beneath its surface.
🚀 CTA: Ready to etch your name in Chenyu's scrolls? Grab your Wind Catcher, prep your teapot for post-adventure relaxation, and let's turn those golden carp dreams into 100% exploration progress! Share your most hilarious puzzle fail stories in the comments below – misery loves company (and Primogems).