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Ruins of an Unknown City

Treasures of the Imperial Palace

Temple of Heaven

Triumphant Opening

Chinese Lanterns

Tea Ceremony

Treasure Exhibition

Chinese Poetry

The Art of Calligraphy

The Imperial City

Mysterious City

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Mysterious City

Objective(s)	Build and Upgrade: Imperial Palace (fixed) Temple of Heaven (fixed) Palace Museum (fixed) House of the Rising Sun (fixed) Temple of Harmony (fixed) Ceremonial Palace (fixed)
Reward(s)	Imperial Theater (Stage 5) Tianshi Mansion (Stage 10)

Mysterious City is a Timed Quest on the Tourist Island in which the player has 192 hours to build and upgrade a total of 5 new fixed structures with assets leading up to TOPIC-related rewards. It was released as part of an update on 03.27.2015. The event also featured capital points for the Beijing World Capital contest.

"The ruins of an unknown city have been found on Tourist Island. These ruins are a true mystery. Restore them to find out which city used to be there!" "The residents of Megapolis have a unique opportunity to uncover a historical treasure and discover the secret of the Mysterious City. Restore the city and open it up for tourism!" "The residents beg the mayor: restore the Mysterious City!" "Sensational discovery! The ruins of an unknown city have been found on Tourist Island. These ruins are a true mystery. Restore them to find out which city used to be there!"

Requirements

• Level 15

TIP Depending on how one plays the game, this quest may require approximately total (for assets) and (for contracts, buildings and foundation purchases) to complete fully.

Stage 1 - Ruins of an Unknown City

The Imperial City is a unique architectural marvel. It is famed for its incredible treasures and hides many secrets!

Tasks:

Go to Tourist Island to start restoring the Mysterious City and discovering its secrets!

Go to Tourist Island

Rewards:

Great work! You can now begin restoring the Mysterious City.

• 150 
• 500 

Stage 2 - Treasures of the Imperial Palace

You have discovered the ruins of the Imperial Palace! It used to serve as residence for 24 mighty emperors. Since time immemorial, this palace has been famed for its treasures.

Tasks:

Restore the Imperial Palace to find the treasure of the imperial family.

Buy the foundation of the Imperial Palace Costs: 33,000  or 3 , 10  and 7  Gives: 300 , 200 200  and 2,000  cap increase

Rewards:

Keep it up! You receive building materials as a reward.

• 210 
• 1,000 
• 5 x Roof Tile

Stage 3 - Temple of Heaven

The highest deity in China is the Sky, so the Temple of Heaven is one of the main symbols of China. This temple is a true masterpiece of architecture!

Tasks:

Restore the Temple of Heaven and finish restoring the Imperial Palace. Continue restoring the city to discover its secrets!

		Build the Imperial Palace Costs: 5 x Roof Tile (5 from Stage 2 above) 5 x Scaffolding Cover Gives: 350 , 500 500  and 2,700  cap increase and access to Opening of the Imperial Palace to the Public contract at the Imperial Palace
		Buy the Temple of Heaven Costs: 143,000  or 2 , 44  and 26  Gives: 560 , 380 380  and 13,200  cap increase, then 960  and 42  every 7 hours and access to Chinese Lantern Festival contract at the Imperial Palace

Rewards:

You receive experience as a reward for your work. The time has come to open the Imperial Palace to the public!

• 280 
• 1,600 

Stage 4 - Triumphant Opening

According to legend, the Imperial Palace has 10,000 rooms. And now all of them will be open to the public!

Tasks:

Open the Imperial Palace to the public. Keep exploring the Mysterious City!

		Build a Tea House Costs: 5 x Cords 5 x Facing Plates Gives: 550 , 900 900  and 3,600  cap increase upon completion and access to Tea Ceremony contract at the Imperial Palace
		Buy the foundation of the Palace Museum Costs: 40,000  or 3 , 15  and 1  Gives: 350 , 600 600  and 2,800  cap increase
		Accept the Opening of the Imperial Palace to the Public contract Requires: Imperial Palace (Level 1) Costs: 200  and 15 minutes Gives: 800  and 7  upon completion

Rewards:

Congratulations on opening the Imperial Palace! As a reward, you receive building materials. You can find them in your Storehouse.

• 350 
• 2,300 
• 10 x Ozonizer

Stage 5 - Chinese Lanterns

In ancient times, Chinese lanterns were used to carry signals between commanders and army divisions. Since then, Chinese lanterns have become a symbol of the invisible connection between people.

Tasks:

The Mysterious City is full of treasures! Restore the Palace Museum and you might find something special. Celebrate this event with your friends by launching Chinese lanterns into the air!

		Build the Palace Museum Costs: 10 x Hygrograph 11 x Ozonizer (10 from Stage 4 above) 9 x Ticket Booths Gives: 430 , 1,000 1,000  and 3,700  cap increase upon completion
		Buy the foundation of the House of the Rising Sun Costs: 50,000  or 3 , 20  and 17  Gives: 400 , 900 900  and 3,400  cap increase
		Complete Chinese Lantern Festival contract Requires: Temple of Heaven Costs: 400  and 30 minutes Gives: 1,600  and 13  upon completion

Rewards:

Great work! You receive the Imperial Theater as a reward. You can find it in your Storehouse.

• 400 
• 3,000 
• Imperial Theater

Imperial Theater Requires: 2x2 Plot 25  and 15  Gives: 870 , 300 300  and 11,400  cap increase 430 , 70 70  and 14  every 4 hours Coin per Minute: 1.79  XP per Minute: 0.06  Points per Minute: 0.29 0.29  Can be sold for 46,000

Imperial Theater Requires: 2x2 Plot 25  and 15  Gives: 870 , 300 300  and 11,400  cap increase 430 , 70 70  and 14  every 4 hours Coin per Minute: 1.79  XP per Minute: 0.06  Points per Minute: 0.29 0.29  Can be sold for 46,000

Stage 6 - Tea Ceremony

Tea is the traditional beverage of the East, where people drink it every day. Tea is drunk to show respect, gratitude or forgiveness.

Tasks:

Your efforts were not in vain! You found the Temple of Harmony. Finish building the House of the Rising Sun and take a well-deserved rest with a cup of Chinese tea. Don't forget to invite your friends!

		Build the House of the Rising Sun Costs: 13 x Bricks 12 x Column 15 x Tools Gives: 500 , 1,000 1,000  and 4,200  cap increase upon completion and access to Chinese Poetry Reading Contest contract at the Imperial Palace
		Buy the Temple of Harmony Costs: 64,000  or 2 , 20  and 11  Gives: 2,400  and 6,200  cap increase upon completion, then 560 , 110 110  and 42  every 9 hours
		Accept the Tea Ceremony contract Requires: Imperial Palace: Tea House (Level 2) Costs: 800  and 1 hour Gives: 3,500  and 32  upon completion

Rewards:

Keep it up! You receive experience for the work you have completed. Keep exploring the Mysterious City!

• 530 
• 3,800 

Stage 7 - Treasure Exhibition

The Imperial Palace is full of treasures. Among them are symbols of imperial power, armor, scenic paintings and scrolls, items made of jade and porcelain, and famous Chinese silk.

Tasks:

The city's residents want to see the legendary treasures of ancient China. Hold an exhibition of the Imperial Palace's treasures.

		Build the Red Sun Pagoda Costs: 11 x Facade Adhesive 15 x Glass 7 x Gold Leaf 13 x Piles 10 x Roof Tile 14 x T-beam Gives: 550 , 1,100 1,100  and 4,700  cap increase upon completion
		Buy the foundation of the Ceremonial Palace Costs: 70,000  or 3 , 22  and 20  Gives: 500 , 1,000 1,000  and 3,500  cap increase
		Complete an Imperial Palace Treasure Exhibition contract Requires: Palace Museum (Level 1) Costs: 3,100  and 3 hours Gives: 13,400  and 115  upon completion

Rewards:

Great job! You found the ruins of the Ceremonial Palace. It's time to start restoring it!

• 630 
• 4,700 
• 10 x Mirrors

Stage 8 - Chinese Poetry

Poetry is a very important part of Chinese culture. It's inseparably linked to paintings, calligraphy and especially music.

Tasks:

Unlock the secrets of the Imperial Hall! Hold a Chinese poetry reading contest in honor of the Imperial Hall's completion.

		Build the Imperial Hall Costs: 10 x Brazilian Marble 12 x Decorative Plaster 15 x Drainage Devices 12 x Flexible Hoses 13 x Gypsum Fibreboard 17 x Mirrors (10 from Stage 7 above) 16 x Nails Gives: 530 , 2,000 2,000  and 4,800  cap increase upon completion, then 1,300 , 340 340  and 60  every 11 hours and access to Calligraphy Lesson contract at the Imperial Palace
		Accept a Chinese Poetry Reading Contest contract Requires: House of the Rising Sun (Level 1) Costs: 5,400  and 5 hours Gives: 23,500  and 225  upon completion

Rewards:

As a reward for the actions you completed, you receive building materials. You can find them in your Storehouse.

• 740 
• 5,700 
• 5 x Turf

Stage 9 - The Art of Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy holds an important place in traditional Chinese culture. It's not just a means of communication, but also a way for people to express themselves aesthetically.

Tasks:

You found the ruins of the Meditation Garden. Restore it and dive into the spirit of the Ancient East!

		Build the Meditation Garden Costs: 15 x Border Tape 17 x Flower Beds 12 x Geotextiles 16 x Lawn Trellises 11 x Marble Gravel 10 x Sand 14 x Turf (5 from Stage 8 above) Gives: 650 , 2,000 2,000  and 5,000  cap increase upon completion, then 1,160 , 300 300  and 43  every 8 hours
		Complete the Calligraphy Lesson contract Requires: Imperial Hall (Level 2) Costs: 9,800  and 7 hours Gives: 42,400  and 366  upon completion

Rewards:

Great work! There's just a little left to do and you'll solve the mystery of the Mysterious City!

• 860 
• 6,800 

Stage 10 - The Imperial City

The main mystery and treasure of the East is the wisdom that can be achieved only once you gain spiritual enlightenment.

Tasks:

Finish building the Ceremonial Palace and start meditating. Keep meditating and the wisdom of the East will reveal itself to you!

		Build the Ceremonial Palace Costs: 13 x Column 16 x Facade Adhesive 14 x Glass 10 x Gold Leaf 11 x Mirrors 15 x Paving Stones 9 x Precious Wood Furniture 12 x Vase Gives: 650 , 2,700 2,700  and 4,500  cap increase upon completion, then 720 , 250 250  and 23  every 5 hours
		Accept the Lotus Meditation contract Requires: Meditation Garden Costs: 12,400  and 8 hours Gives: 53,800  and 442  upon completion

Rewards:

Congratulations, you managed to restore the legendary Imperial City! You receive the Tianshi Mansion as a reward. You can find it in your Storehouse. Build it to get a new title!

• 1,000 
• 8,000 
• Tianshi Mansion

Reward - Mysterious City

Tianshi Mansion Requires: 3x4 Plot 75  and 45  Gives: 2,600 , 1,000 1,000  and 33,500  cap increase 3,100 , 510 510  and 100  every 10 hours Coin per Minute: 5.17  XP per Minute: 0.17  Points per Minute: 0.85 0.85  Access to Comprehending the Ways of Nature contract at the Imperial Palace Can be sold for 138,000

Tianshi Mansion Requires: 3x4 Plot 75  and 45  Gives: 2,600 , 1,000 1,000  and 33,500  cap increase 3,100 , 510 510  and 100  every 10 hours Coin per Minute: 5.17  XP per Minute: 0.17  Points per Minute: 0.85 0.85  Access to Comprehending the Ways of Nature contract at the Imperial Palace Can be sold for 138,000

Achievement after Building the Tianshi Mansion

"You built the Tianshi Mansion and earned a new title: Expert on China. Be sure to tell your friends!" 1,000  30,000  3

"You built the Tianshi Mansion and earned a new title: Expert on China. Be sure to tell your friends!" 1,000  30,000  3

Trivia

• Social Quantum's internal name for this quest is "Загадочный город" which translates to "The Mysterious City".
• Social Quantum's ID for this quest is 10079194.