[GUIDE] Where Winds Meet Hexi — Golden Sands River Exploration, Anecdote and Chests Guide

Golden Sands River is one of the collectible locations in the Hexi region of Where Winds Meet. As you explore the area, you will be able to complete several collectible entries while moving through the environment and interacting with the various points of interest scattered around the region.

This guide covers the collectibles found in Golden Sands River. The area’s collectible list is divided into three categories: Exploration, Experience Anecdotes, and Chests.

Golden Sands River Exploration Collectible

Exploration entries in Golden Sands River are tied to specific locations across the area. Simply follow the markings on the map to find where each entry can be completed.

Exploration Collectible 1

Exploration Collectible 2

Exploration Collectible 3

Exploration Collectible 4

Exploration Collectible 5

Exploration Collectible 6

Exploration Collectible 7

For this exploration collectible, players will need to defeat all Untk Raptors in the area, before prompting the merchant.

Golden Sands River Experience Anecdote Location

Experience Anecdotes are tied to certain moments and events around Golden Sands River. Refer to the marked map to find the location of each entry.

Golden Sands Experience Anecdote Location

Experience Anecdote 1

Experience Anecdote 2

For players to complete the Family Secret entry, players will need to smash these tanks/pots before finding a small box behind them.

Experience Anecdote 3

For this entry, players will need to stand at a distance from the Sand Bandits, and eavesdrop into their conversation.

Experience Anecdote 5

For this entry, player simply need to speak with Sha Feifei twice.

Experience Anecdote 6

For this entry, players will need to stand a distance from Ai Erken, and eavesdrop on the conversation.

Experience Anecdote 7

Experience Anecdote 8

Experience Anecdote 9

Experience Anecdote 10

Experience Anecdote 11

For this entry, players will need to speak to both Nuo Pantuo and Kang Mi.

Experience Anecdote 12

Experience Anecdote 13

For this entry, players will first need to find an entry point to head underground, before being able to fine the Axe and Chisel.

Experience Anecdote 14

For this entry, players will need to find a carving etched in stone. Head to the other side of the cave, and choose to carve the name Hang Tiantian.

Experience Anecdote 15

Golden Sands River Chests

Golden Sands River also contains several chests scattered around the area. Refer to the marked map to locate each chest and collect the rewards.

Simply approach the chest and interact with it to open it and claim the rewards. Be sure to check elevated platforms, corners of the settlement, and areas slightly off the main path, as some chests are placed just outside the most obvious routes.

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