Lijiang Old Town — Quest for the Dragon Spirit
Uncover the ancient Naxi ritual chant stolen from the Dragon Temple, hidden across Lijiang Old Town's sacred sites. Decipher clues from Dongba symbols to restore the Jade Dragon Spirit and avert a curse on the ancient city.
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In the mist-shrouded heart of Lijiang Old Town, the Naxi people have long revered the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the abode of their protective spirit
Lijiang Old Town — Quest for the Dragon Spirit
You are a Naxi Dongba apprentice, chosen by the village elders to unravel a centuries-old mystery within Lijiang Old Town.
In the mist-shrouded heart of L
The Dragon's Call – A Spiritual Quest in the Heart of Naxi Legends
« The mountain is our mother, the river is our blood, and the spirits are our guides. Let us listen to the song of the earth. »— Traditional Naxi Proverb
Naxi Spirituality and Nature Worship
The Naxi civilization is deeply rooted in an animistic and shamanic spirituality, where the worship of nature plays a primary role. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Xueshan) is not merely a geographical wonder; it is considered a protective deity, the tutelary spirit of Lijiang and its inhabitants. Dongba priests, through their rituals, chants, and dances, act as intermediaries between the human world and the spirit realm, ensuring balance and prosperity.
These ancestral beliefs are manifested in all aspects of Naxi life, from the architecture of their homes to the organization of their villages, as well as their agriculture and craftsmanship. Ritual chants, transmitted orally and codified in some Dongba manuscripts, are essential for invoking spirits, appeasing natural forces, and celebrating the cycles of life. They are the beating heart of Naxi cultural resilience, an expression of their unique identity in a changing world.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Dragon Spirit
Connect with Naxi mythology and the tutelary spirits that protect Lijiang.
Ritual Chants
Reconstruct an ancient sacred melody, key to the balance between humanity and nature.
Natural Harmony
Discover the deep connection of the Naxi with their environment, from the sacred mountain to the nurturing rivers.
The echo of sacred mountains guides the steps of wisdom.
Join the harmony of the ancestors.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need an app or a paper guide?
Neither. Everything plays in your browser (Safari, Chrome) after you tap your activation link. No PDF to print, no download. The trail lives in your phone, that's it.
Q02How far do you walk in Lijiang and its immediate surroundings?
Usually 2 to 4 km of total walking, within 1.5 km as the crow flies from the start point. The route is designed to be walkable at a relaxed pace, no public transport needed.
Q03Can we play Lijiang Old Town — Quest for the Dragon Spirit as a couple?
Great two-person format. Narration is dramatic without overdoing it, puzzles are designed to spark conversation. Ideal for new relationships or anniversaries — you discover the city and coordinate on puzzles simultaneously.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Lijiang and its immediate surroundings is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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Dive into the depths of Naxi beliefs, reconstruct a sacred chant, and honor the spirit of the Jade Dragon to preserve the balance of an ancient civilization.
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