Vale of Eternal Blossoms storyline

Zone map

The Vale of Eternal Blossoms storyline begins at level 87 in Kun-Lai Summit at the Temple of the White Tiger. A short quest chain pays off with the opening of the Gate of the August Celestials for the first time in generations! After that, breadcrumbs open up to daily quests elsewhere on the continent once adventurers reach level 90.

The actual storyline plays out whenever players gain a reputation level with the Golden Lotus faction. Daily quests for the Golden Lotus start at the Golden Pagoda underneath the two mogu statues on the east side of the zone. The progression of the Golden Lotus storyline is tracked in the achievement  [Eternally in the Vale].

The Golden Gate

Gate of the August Celestials

In Kun-Lai Summit, word has gotten out that Xuen, the White Tiger, is hearing petitions to open the Gate of the August Celestials at the southern border of Kun-Lai with the Vale. Should adventurers pass his tests, he, along with the rest of the August Celestials, will open the Vale for the first time in generations.

Optional breadcrumb:  [20-35] Temple of the White Tiger

1.  [20-35] A Celestial Experience
2.  [20-35] A Witness to History
3.  [87] The Shrine of Seven Stars /  [87] The Shrine of Two Moons

Golden Lotus progression

Ruins of Guo-Lai

Guo-Lai Halls

The subject of this section was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 5.4.0.

At a new reputation level with the Golden Lotus, a new quest in the chain is offered:

At neutral:
Optional breadcrumb:  [30-35] The Golden Lotus

1.  [90] The Ruins of Guo-Lai
2.  [90] Out with the Scouts &  [90] Barring Entry
3.  [90] Killing the Quilen &  [90] Stones of Power
4.  [90] The Guo-Lai Halls
   • Golden Pagoda dailies unlocked
   • Optional breadcrumb:  [90] Leaving an Opening

At honored:

•  [90] The Secrets of Guo-Lai

At revered:

1.  [90] Battle Spear of the Thunder King
2.  [90] Battle Helm of the Thunder King
3.  [90] Battle Axe of the Thunder King

At exalted:

1.  [90] The Mogu's Message
2.  [90] What Comes to Pass
3.  [90] The Might of Three
4.  [90] The Final Power

Dailies

Dailies with the Golden Lotus faction begin at the Golden Pagoda. After completing the first four quests there, Leven will send players afield in the zone to do other tasks for the faction.

Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs to various newly-available quest hubs are offered in the basements of the capital cities, most of which lead to daily quests requiring level 90.

•  [30-35] The Klaxxi (at 89) →
•  [25-35] Understanding The Shado-Pan →
•  [30-35] The Golden Lotus →
•  [30-35] The Lorewalkers →
•  [15-35] The Anglers →
•  [15-35] The Tillers →
•  [10-35] The Order of the Cloud Serpent →
•  [20-35] Trial At The Temple of the White Tiger →
•  [10-35] Attack At The Temple of the Jade Serpent →
•  [25-35] Defense At Niuzao Temple →