Genshin Impact 7.2: all 11 Snezhnaya Viewpoint locations
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Snezhnaya 7.2 hides 11 Viewpoints, five free and six behind the world quest. See every location, the closest waypoint and the best collection order.
Genshin Impact 7.2 arrived on November 4, 2026 with the "Hour of Ruin" update and opened the eastern reaches of Snezhnaya, a new region that holds 11 Viewpoints spread across the underground city of Novokitezhgrad, Wingspan Peak and the shore of Port Belovodye. Five of them can be registered just by exploring; the other six only become available after advancing through specific chapters of the "An Ancient Song of Flowing Crystal and Stone Chests" world quest series. This guide lists every location, the closest Teleport Waypoint and a collection order that avoids wasted trips between the surface and the underground layers of the new map.
What Viewpoints are and why they are worth hunting
Viewpoints are interactive scenic spots scattered across every region of Genshin Impact. Getting close and interacting registers a view of the map — a feature that counts toward area exploration and helps players read the vertical layers of Snezhnaya, especially useful in a map that mixes tundra, mines and an entire city built underground. Unlike chests or challenges, they require no combat: the work is simply getting to the right spot.
In Version 7.2 the 11 Viewpoints also work as a natural exploration route. Each one sits close to a teleport system or a key area of the world quest, which makes them easy to fit into a routine of raising reputation, farming Kresnik Kristall or simply learning the new map. Eastern Snezhnaya also has its own exploration rewards: local quests in the area grant 400 Primogems on top, claimable until January 26, 2027, according to HoYoverse's official announcement.
Before you start: how to unlock the new map
Access to eastern Snezhnaya is not immediate. The region opens during the Version 7.2 Archon Quest, and the most direct route runs through obtaining the Eye of Graeae, the key item for local exploration. In practice, players who have not yet advanced the Snezhnaya story need to finish the corresponding Archon Quest step before boarding the train to Novokitezhgrad.
Chapter I of the world quest series, "The Crystal City in the Gorge's Depths", starts automatically the first time you reach the area, around the Royal Railway Transport Bureau. That chapter opens the underground city and unlocks the first two progression-gated Viewpoints. Without it, points 4 and 5 simply do not appear as accessible.
"In Version 7.2, a new region in eastern Snezhnaya opens for exploration. Players can board the railway to Novokitezhgrad, Snezhnaya's main producer of Kresnik Kristall."
The full list: all 11 Snezhnaya Viewpoints
The table below follows the order used on the map and lists the closest teleport and the real requirement for each point.
| # | Viewpoint | Closest teleport | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where Kristall Roots Run Deep | Byaroza Station | None |
| 2 | Chasm Ascent Junction | The Central Hub | None |
| 3 | A City Forged of Towering Kristall | The Central Hub (underground) | None |
| 4 | Where Ice Picks Clink | Kresnik Kristall Mines (central) | Chapter I |
| 5 | Sanctum Once Lit By The Kristall Tree | Crystal-Tree Grotto (east, underground) | Chapter I |
| 6 | An Emerald Amid The Pale Snowland | Teplo Oasis (southwest) | None |
| 7 | The Harbor That Never Freezes | Port Belovodye (north) | None |
| 8 | A Peak Thrust Skyward Like a Wing | Hallowed Plain (east) | Chapter II |
| 9 | City Of The Ancient Kristall-Blight | Old Kitezhgrad (northwest) | Chapter III |
| 10 | Hollow Of Scaled Kristall | Hollow of the Ancient Scaled One (west) | Chapter III |
| 11 | Palace Of Deathly Reflections | Palace of Glacial Reflections | Chapter III |
The 5 Viewpoints you can grab just by exploring
Players who have only just arrived can knock out almost half the list without touching the world quest. The order below is the most efficient because it starts at the region's gateway and ends on the northern shore.
1. Byaroza Station: the welcome overlook
Teleport to Byaroza Station and look ahead: the Viewpoint is practically on the path, facing the landscape that sums up eastern Snezhnaya. It is the first one most players register, and it works as a visual reference for the map's scale — the underground city sits below, and the surrounding mountains hide much of what follows.
2. The Central Hub: up the stairs
From The Central Hub Waypoint, east of Byaroza Station, turn left and climb the first staircase. Follow the next ramp up and turn right: the Viewpoint appears at the top, looking over the rail junction. The route is short, so pair it with Viewpoint 3 in the same area's underground level.
3. Downtown Novokitezhgrad: the underground overlook
This is the one that trips people up. Viewpoint 3 is underground, northeast of The Central Hub Waypoint, next to Danica's Meeting Point. From the waypoint, head straight up the main path to the entrance of the underground city and keep descending: the overlook is on the lower level, not on the surface. If all you see is snow and rails, you are on the wrong map layer.
6. Teplo Oasis: right at the waypoint
At the oasis, the Viewpoint is literally in front of the southwestern waypoint. There is no route to walk: arrive, interact and move on. It is the fastest registration on the list and a good place to pause before heading to the coast.
7. Port Belovodye: the harbor that never freezes
Head to the northernmost Port Belovodye Waypoint and turn east. The Viewpoint is toward the docks, overlooking the water that gives the place its name. While you are there, talk to the harbor NPCs: the area hosts the "Borrowing a Gold Coin From a Portrait" and "Better a Finch in the Hand" quests, both short and unrelated to Viewpoints but useful for cleaning up the map.
The 6 Viewpoints locked behind the world quest
The remaining points sit behind specific chapters of "An Ancient Song of Flowing Crystal and Stone Chests", the world quest series that carries Snezhnaya's story this version. There are four chapters, and each one opens a different group of overlooks.
Chapter I — "The Crystal City in the Gorge's Depths"
Unlocks Viewpoints 4 and 5, both in the mines. Point 4 is at the central Kresnik Kristall Mines Waypoint: after teleporting, turn back and climb the stairs to the overlook. Point 5 is at the eastern underground Crystal-Tree Grotto Waypoint, right in front of you. Without the chapter completed, the mine area does not open and both points stay out of reach.
Chapter II — "First, Let the Earth Open Its Maw"
Unlocks Viewpoint 8 at Wingspan Peak. The route is not just a climb: teleport to Hallowed Plain in the east and use the link mechanisms to cross the abandoned train to the very edge of the peak. It is the most vertical stretch on the list and the one that demands the most patience with the camera.
Chapter III — "Ancient Streets Where Sorrows Linger"
Unlocks the last three Viewpoints. Point 9 is in front of the northwestern Old Kitezhgrad Waypoint, Snezhnaya's first city. Point 10 is beside the western Hollow of the Ancient Scaled One Waypoint. Point 11 sits next to the Palace of Glacial Reflections Waypoint. All of them require the chapter completed — arriving early simply does not work, because the area does not respond.
"Here lies Old Kitezhgrad, Snezhnaya's first city, founded by the Belyi Tsar."
Recommended route: the collection order in four stages
Because the map has surface and underground layers, order matters. This sequence cuts travel time and keeps you from revisiting finished areas.
- Stage 1 — Arrival (Viewpoints 1, 2 and 3): start at Byaroza Station, move to The Central Hub and descend into Downtown Novokitezhgrad. Three points close together, one of them underground.
- Stage 2 — Oasis and harbor (Viewpoints 6 and 7): teleport to Teplo Oasis, register the point in front of you and head north to Port Belovodye. Activate the waypoints along the way.
- Stage 3 — Mines (Viewpoints 4 and 5): with Chapter I done, clear both mine points in one visit. The central waypoint and the eastern grotto sit on the same underground layer.
- Stage 4 — Peak and old city (Viewpoints 8, 9, 10 and 11): after Chapter II, register Wingspan Peak; with Chapter III, close the list at Old Kitezhgrad, Hollow of the Ancient Scaled One and Palace of Glacial Reflections.
Route tips and common mistakes
The most frequent mistake is trying to reach the underground Viewpoints from the surface. Novokitezhgrad and the mines have separate map layers, and the marker only appears when you are on the correct level. If the icon is missing, switch layers on the map before assuming the point is bugged.
Another misstep is leaving the world quest for last. Because the chapters chain automatically, players who push through the main story end up unlocking all six gated points at once — which makes the collection much faster. Players who try to grab everything before finishing the Archon Quest waste time looking for points that do not yet exist in the world.
It also pays to activate every waypoint along the route, even the ones that look out of the way. Eastern Snezhnaya is large and vertical, and Viewpoints 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11 sit in areas that require long underground travel. With the full teleport network, getting back to the harbor or the oasis takes seconds instead of minutes.
FAQ
- How many Viewpoints are in Snezhnaya 7.2? There are 11 in total: 5 reachable by exploration and 6 tied to the "An Ancient Song of Flowing Crystal and Stone Chests" world quest.
- Do I need to finish the world quest to get them all? Yes. Points 4 and 5 need Chapter I, point 8 needs Chapter II, and points 9, 10 and 11 need Chapter III.
- Do Viewpoints give Primogems? They count toward region exploration; Primogem rewards come from the area's exploration quests, which grant 400 extra Primogems until January 26, 2027.
- Which Viewpoint is the easiest? Number 6 at Teplo Oasis: it sits in front of the waypoint with no extra walking.
- Which one is the toughest? Number 8 at Wingspan Peak, because of the vertical section with the abandoned train mechanisms.
What changes on the new map
Version 7.2 is Snezhnaya's first major expansion since the nation opened in 7.0 and takes players to its eastern reaches, with Novokitezhgrad at the center. The underground city is the main producer of Kresnik Kristall and sets its crystal-lit depths against the frozen tundra above. Further east, Wingspan Peak rises like a giant wing and shelters Old Kitezhgrad, the nation's first city, founded by the Belyi Tsar.
For players who like to explore at their own pace, the Viewpoints work as a route parallel to the story: each one sits in an area the narrative visits at some point. Registering them all is a way to make sure you have seen the region's main backdrops without relying on luck. If you are chasing other collectibles too, check the guide to Shrines of Depths in Nod-Krai and the breakdown of Columbina: C1 or R1 weapon, both useful for planning this version's Primogem spending.
The full Viewpoint list and each chapter's conditions are detailed in HoYoverse's official announcement and in HoYoLAB's world quest guide. For more Genshin Impact and gaming coverage, visit the games section of O Santuário Geek.
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