Summary
Adventuring is one of the most crucial parts of the gameplay found inGenshin Impact. Long climbs, breathtaking scenery that can’t be found elsewhere, every part ofGenshin Impactwas designed to be absolutely beautiful.
That said,Genshin Impactdoes also run by the principle that hard work and determination will yield the best results. As such,some of the best placesto enjoy the game are also the hardest to explore. However, while some places are incredibly difficult to reach, there are also plenty of ways to make the journey a lot easier.
Updated by Aditi Jeyanathan on July 05, 2025:Aside from the lore and interesting characters, the world ofGenshin Impacthas some of the most beautiful places to explore. Players that traverse this world have the opportunity to witness breathtaking landscapes and make lasting memories, but discovering them does not come without a cost. There are some places in Genshin Impact that prove extremely difficult to explore due to either the weather conditions, intricate puzzles, confusing landscapes, or the stacked lore that it’s locked behind. Since the release of Inazuma and Sumeru, players have found it increasingly difficult to explore some areas of the game, this update has added some additional areas that fall under this category.
16Jueyun Karst
Cloud Ringed Peaks
WhenGenshin Impactplayers think of Liyue, they think of mountains. And while many places in Liyue have stone forests, none are quite as infamous asJueyun Karst. However, what makes Jueyun Karst even more tedious is how often there are events at the top and bottom of the mountains. Players will need to scale these mountains more than a few times.
Luckily, despite the difficulty in scaling the mountains directly, they do have a few perks that other similar regions do not. For one, there are teleport beacons at the top of many of the main mountains. Secondly, there are occasional wind streams in the air of Jueyun Karst, making it a good location for gliding.
15Dragonspine
The Mountain That Never Melts
Of course, even Jueyun Karst fails to contend against the game’s largest mountain in Mondstadt and Liyue (and possibly Inazuma depending on how tall Mt. Yougou is). Added in update 1.2,Dragonspineishome to Albedo’s storyline, the Cryo Hypostasis, and the Peak of Vindagynr domain.
Of course, the most pertinent issue with scalingGenshin Impact’smost difficult mountain is Sheer Cold – a status that slowly consumes the player’s HP the longer they are away from a heat source. The solution is fairly simple; people will want to take note of heat sources and keepa Pyro characteron hand.
14Mikage Furnace
A Fortress Infested In Balethunder
Like Dragonspine, Inazuma also has its fair share of places that actively attack the player. The most infamous of these,Mikage Furnacehas its own unique status that can only be found in a few places – Balethunder.
Like Sheer Cold, Balethunder also eats away at the player’s health (though notably at a slightly slower rate). However, unlike Sheer Cold, Balethunder cannot be dispelled by simply walking near a fire torch. Rather, Electrograna will be needed to actively protect against the condition; they can be found by interacting with Thunder Sakura Boughs.
13Wolvendom
Home Of The Wolf Of The North
Firstly, it needs to be made clear;Wolvendomisn’t always difficult to explore. For example, the main path from Cider Laketo Andrius' arenais set up in a way that isn’t challenging to traverse. However, the area around the path on the higher ground can be a little bit of a hassle to deal with. This comes in addition to Andrius not having a teleport point, making almost every journey one done by foot.
To be honest, there isn’t a one-and-done solution to traveling in this area in particular. Nonetheless, players may find traveling in the area much easier if they invest ina good exploration characteror inthe best gadgetsin the game.
12Qingce Village And Wuwang Hill
Rolling Clouds Beneath Mountains
To be fair,Qingce Village and Wuwang Hillare separate locations. However, given their proximity to each other, they share several very similar issues when it comes to exploring them. They are both situated within a densely mountainous area.
Granted, the mountains are not nearly as high as in Jueyun Karst, however, players should be careful about how they climb them. The mountains of Qingce Village feature jagged edges that cannot be climbed over, making players more likely to fall. In addition, especially for Wuwang Hill, players should also expect to meet their fair share of enemies.
11Stormbearer Mountains
The Abandoned Watchtower And The Silent Mountain
TheStormbearer Mountainswere the original mountains that players struggled with in the early days ofGenshin Impact. Tough inclines and more enemies than other parts of Mondstadt, the journey through the north can be a tricky time for players just getting used to the controls of the game.
This is made trickier by the fact there are some items found near exclusively in the Stormbearer Mountains. Most notably, theseare valberries, a local specialty used to ascend characters like Noelle. Nonetheless, while the struggles may be real, the Stormbearer Mountains can be conquered with resolve and patience.
10Lisha
Ruins Hidden Under Mountains
Most of the time,Lishais the last place in Liyue that players explore completely (outside of maybe the Guyun Stone Forest). Filled with tricky mountains and towering ruins, the southwestern portion of the country often goes unexplored.
Many early game veterans still have chests in this region that are yet unclaimed. After all, the ruins can be tough to scale and the enemies found here are the second most difficult in the nation. Players looking to conquer Lisha should invest in high-power and excellent exploration characters.
9Stormterror’s Lair
An Abandoned Capital And Dragon
The climax of Mondstadt’s story doesn’t end inStormterror’s Lairfor no reason. The den of Dvalin ofthe Four Windsand home of Old Mondstadt, the Lair has more difficult opponents than anywhere else in Mondstadt.
However, players should be even more aware of the tower in the center; walls of impenetrable wind and narrow passages, people can often be caught off guard. Becoming familiar with the layout of Decarabian’s Tower and the area beforehand can go a long way for players having trouble getting around.
8Guyun Stone Forest
The Remnants Of A Fight Between Gods
Osial being sealed underGuyun Stone Forestseems to make a lot of sense. After all, few players venture onto the islands to the East of Liyue Harbor without a reason.
The stone forest and its inhabitants are tough as rocks, partially due to how densely packed opponents are. Going from one end of an island to the other can often leave players running into at least three hilichurl camps, and most have at least a mitachurl or an abyss mage. To say the least, players should prepare a fully leveled team before they even think about scaling the towering stones of Guyun Stone Forest.
7Yashiori Island
Orobashi’s Resting Place
Granted,Yashiori Islandis a whole region of Teyvat: the westernmost island of Inazuma to be exact. However, this area has been the most troublesome for players making their way through Inazuma. Constantly thundering and storming, Yashiori is not a land for the lighthearted.
This also comes in addition to the more hostile nature of the region. Between dodging lightning bolts, players will also have to fight their share of tough opponents. This also comes in addition to multiple areas with Balethunder, including the Mikage Furnace.
