Move over, virtual quests—gamers are now flocking to Shanxi Province IRL! The record-breaking Chinese action game Black Myth: Wukong, which dropped globally on August 20, isn’t just smashing sales charts—it’s turning players into real-life explorers. 🌍✨
From Pixels to Passports
The game features 36 jaw-dropping real-world Chinese landmarks, with 27 nestled in Shanxi—a region packed with ancient temples, dramatic cliffs, and UNESCO sites that once inspired Journey to the West. Now, travelers are snapping selfies at locations like the 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes, which appear in the game’s photorealistic landscapes.
Local tour guides say bookings have surged 40% since launch. “Visitors keep asking, ‘Where did Wukong fight that boss?’” laughs Li Wei, a Shanxi-based travel influencer. “It’s like Pokémon Go, but with way more history.”
