Riddles of Chenyu Valley in Genshin Impact: How to solve all the puzzles

Mysteries of Chenyu Valley Genshin impact can be found in many parts of the vast mountainous area in the north of Li Yue. The area features not only a variety of places to visit, but also new mechanics involved in a number of unique puzzles. Solving them will bring a large number of rewards and will also help in unlocking some achievements.

In this guide, we will analyze in detail all the riddles in the areas of Upper Chenyu Gorge, Southern Chenyu Hills and Laixin Mountain and tell you how to solve them. We will also take a closer look at how force works adepts and why it is needed.

How to Solve the Mysteries of Chenyu Valley and Laixin Mountain in Genshin Impact

To solve the puzzles of Chenyu Valley, you will need to use new mechanics that are found only in the northern region of Li Yue.

The Power of the Adepts

The power of the Adepts is a special mechanic that operates throughout the Chenyu Valley. With its help you will be able to interact with all the riddles and puzzles found in the area. Power is acquired automatically by the Traveler at the very beginning of his exploration of the northern lands of the Geo Kingdom.

Golden carp jump

While exploring the valley, you can stumble upon water pearls imbued with the power of the Adepts. Like action four leaf symbols from Sumeru, these pearls allow you to rise into the air and be attracted to them directly from the ground. Having turned into a golden carp, you can get to the point by air, and then choose the direction in which you will go next.

Using the sight, mark any point to which you want to move. Then leave the pearl to go at high speed in the right direction in the guise of a carp. You can leave the acquired form by holding down the “Jump” key.

Simulacra

On the territory of the Chenyu Valley there are many stone assistants of the Adepts, monitoring the well-being of the region.

In a separate guide, they talked about all riddles and puzzles with simulacra.

Angry simulacrum

Using the power of the Adepts, you can activate the stone statue of an indignant finch. In monument control mode, you can fire projectiles in the form of golden carp to hit distant targets or teleport to high-lying objects.

Carefree simulacrum

In some corners of the valley there are unusual stone statues of finches. Activating them will give the hero special powers, with the help of which he will be able to move massive statues. Place the found monuments in their places to solve the puzzle and get rewards. Be prepared for the fact that not every statue is willing to return to the desired point.

Flying simulacrum

The mysterious stone statue, shaped like a finch with its wings spread, gives the character a feeling of ethereal lightness when approaching it. The acquired strength will allow you to jump to previously unattainable heights and get to places where the age is closed under normal conditions.

Jade waterfall and jasper hairpin

On the rocks of the Chenyu Valley you can find massive jasper pins, once left by Adept Fu Jin. Once in the air, use the power of the Adepts and move the stone statue to the right place to awaken the ancient sacred spring and use it to activate the carp statue.

Thousands of years of history

With the help of the acquired power of the Adepts, it will be possible to restore some of the destroyed ruins found in the valley. Uncover the wreckage's true appearance, then place it in the right place and turn it in the right direction to solve the puzzle and get your reward.

In total, there are seven ancient ruins in the Chenyu Valley that can be restored and lead to the achievement.

We discussed in detail in a separate guide solving all the riddles of the Millennium of History type.

Miasm

Miasma is an anomalous phenomenon that has spread throughout the valley. Wild animals and other creatures under the influence of the poisonous gas became many times more violent and stronger than usual. Defeat enemies near the infected branches, focusing first on the leader, then cleanse the source of infection using the power of the Adepts.

There are rewards and a hidden achievement for clearing the Chenyu Valley of pollution.

In a special article we examined in detail, how to remove all miasma in a location.

Scenes with lotuses on the water

In river areas, you will notice lotus lamps floating on the surface of the water. Find the lost lotus lanterns and move them to the correct points within the specified radius to solve the puzzle and get rewards.

In a separate manual they pointed out on the map and explained how to solve all puzzles with lotus scenes on water.

Jade incense tripod

In the mountains of the Chenyu Valley, jade tripods for incense are occasionally found. Using the powers of the Adepts, find the desired order and activate all the incense burners at the same time to receive a valuable reward.

A special article indicated all the places and explained how to solve jade incense tripod riddles.

Ancient cups

The Chenyu Valley is home to Adepts who previously gathered for tea. After them, there are four sets left in the location, and by finding them and trying the drink, you can get not only chests, but also a hidden achievement.

The special guide told solution to every riddle of ancient cups.

Solving puzzles and riddles in the Upper Chenyu Gorge

Mossy Ruin Guardian

To the west of Qiaoying Village, there is an inactive ruin guard that can be interacted with. Find the core of the ruin mechanism and insert it into the automaton to collect the achievement.

Read more in the special guide talked about the location of the core.

Ancient stone tablet

Near Port Yilun on the shore you will notice an Ancient stone tablet that will call you to cook meat and call friends. Throw food into the water with Paimon to summon the turtle and get the achievement.

In a separate article it was noted what to do with the turtle and how to get the achievement.

Cat Sir Uppercut and a bowl of fish

In Qiaoying Village, you will find a ginger cat with an empty bowl, who will ask for fish from the pelican's beak. Find the bird and feed the pet to unlock the achievement.

In a separate manual, they showed where to find a pelican with a fish in its beak.

Four Pyro monuments

North of Lingmen Mountain there is a locked chest with Pyro monuments around it. Find and activate each totem to claim the treasure.

In a special article they showed location of each monument and solution to the riddle.

Locked chest and two keys

On Linmeng Mountain you will notice a precious chest that requires two forgotten keys to open. The master keys lie on the path not far from the treasury.

In a special article they indicated location of forgotten chest keys.

Strange key and simulacrum

At Mingyuan Mountain, after the battle with the treasure thieves, you can get a Strange Key. The item will open a cage with a simulacrum, and you will have to look for a place to return the stone bird.

In a separate guide, how to get the key and where to take the simulacrum.

Solving riddles and puzzles in the Southern Chengyu Hills

Barrier north of the Chizhang Wall

In the mountain north of the Chizhang Wall there is an Adept Barrier, which requires ing the Koi Carp test to open.

In a special guide they said, how to open and the test to remove the barrier.

Incense vessel

In the Chizhang Wall area, you will come across a vessel with incense, from the description of which you will learn about offerings from the west and east, and a metal grate. Solve the puzzles in the ruins nearby to obtain the fragrant wood and enter the locked room.

They explained in detail in a special guide solving puzzles of the vessel in the center of the Chizhang Wall.

Ancient jade pendant

After opening the grate in the ruins of the Chizhang Wall, you will find an Ancient Jade Pendant, to activate which you will need to find parts. Find two jade fragments and return to the device to get inside and get the achievements.

In a separate manual, they showed where to find the pieces of the Ancient Jade Pendant and how to activate it.

Lattice on the west of the Chizhang Wall

In the ruins to the west of the Chizhang Wall, a Spiritual Carp is hiding behind bars. Find the master key to pick up the offering item.

In a separate manual it was stated where to find a rusty grille key.

Four Hydro Monuments

Along the path west of the Chizhang Wall, you will come across four Hydro Monuments that must be quickly activated. Dig up the Hydro Amber and smash it to quickly light three totems, then hit the fourth.

In a special article they explained how to solve the four hydro monuments puzzle.

Ancient city key

In the ruins east of the Chizhang Wall, after solving the tripod puzzle, you will receive an Ancient City Key and a map. The master key will open the grate into a room with several chests and allow you to pick up the achievement.

In a special article they showed how to pick up the key and where to use it.

Four Geomonuments

South of the Chizhang Wall you will find a puzzle with four Geo Monuments around a chest. Activate three of the totems to light the last one and unlock the treasury.

In a separate guide explained, how to solve the riddle of the four Geomonuments.

Three fairies at the Chizhang Wall

On the path southeast of the Chizhang Wall there is a precious chest surrounded by fairy houses. Return the creatures to their gardens to gain access to the treasure.

In a separate article they showed where to find each fairy and how to take her to the house.

Three fairies at the platforms

Near the water south of the Chizhang Wall you will come across platforms floating in the air and three fairies on the nearby rocks. Guide all the floating creatures to their houses and interact with the Koi carp tag to quickly move.

In a special article they indicated how to save all the fairies and get the achievement for solving the puzzle.

Barrier at Mount Xuanlian

Not far from Xuanlian Mountain there is a cave blocked by the Adept barrier, next to which there is a simulacrum. Solve the pressure plate puzzle to get inside and claim the Amazing Chest.

In a special article they explained how to get past the barrier to the treasury.

Three Fairies in Yaode Valley

In Yaode Valley, there is a locked precious chest between three fairy gardens. Find the floating creatures and return them to their homes to claim the treasure.

In a separate manual they indicated location of all the fairies around the chest in Yaode Valley.

Solving the riddles and puzzles of Laixin Mountain

Laixin Mountain is a hidden location that can be reached during the “Jade Blessing” quest chain. After opening the area in the quest “Ancient Sacrifice of the Sacred Comet”, you will be able to activate the teleport in it and quickly move to the rocks.

The Riddle of the Three Simulacra

Travel to the Chivan Terrace and go down underneath it to rescue three simulacra from the clutches of the hilichurls and wait for noon with them. Solving the riddle rewards you with a chest and a secret achievement. In a separate article they said, where to find three simulacra and how to solve the puzzle.

We hope this guide helped you learn how to solve the riddles and puzzles in Chenyu Valley in Genshin Impact. If you encounter any difficulties while completing them, you can report them. in comments. Read more Genshin Impact guides in the sections builds.