Updated October 30, 2026
Finding all six Yan'er's Memory Flowers in Phantom Blade Zero is necessary to complete the Allure of Vanity Mystery in Meigu Lake. The flowers are scattered across the water near boat docks, rocky banks, aquatic plants, and a sunken ship.
The challenge is keeping track of which flowers you have collected and knowing where to go after finding the sixth one.
Completing the flower set increases your maximum HP and unlocks the encounter with Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden, who rewards you with the Illusory Pipa Strings.
This guide covers all six locations, a suggested collection route, the Yan Qiansui encounter, and what to check if you are missing a flower or cannot obtain the Strings.
📋 Table of Contents
- All 6 Yan'er's Memory Flower Locations
- How to Start Allure of Vanity
- Best Route to Collect All 6 Flowers
- Flower 1 — Allure of Vanity
- Flower 2 — Bloodline
- Flower 3 — Into the Lake
- Flower 4 — Yan Qiansui
- Flower 5 — The Offering
- Flower 6 — All Has Changed
- Missing the Last Memory Flower?
- How to Unlock Yan Qiansui
- How to Beat Yan Qiansui
- All Rewards
- Troubleshooting
- True Ending Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Checklist
Quick Answer: Where Are All 6 Yan'er's Memory Flowers?
All six Yan'er's Memory Flowers are located around Meigu Lake, near the Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell.
Collect any one of the flowers to begin the Allure of Vanity Mystery. The remaining flower locations will then appear on your map.
After collecting all six, return to Meigu Songhouse Dock to encounter Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden. Defeat her to obtain the Illusory Pipa Strings.
Key information:
- Total flowers: 6
- Region: Meigu Lake
- Nearest main Bell: Meigu Songhouse Dock
- Mystery: Allure of Vanity
- Boss: Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden
- Flower set reward: +10% maximum HP
- Boss rewards: Illusory Pipa Strings and Fanatic's Fragment: Attachment
Important: You can collect the flowers in any order. Their numbers identify memory chapters, not a required pickup sequence.
All 6 Yan'er's Memory Flower Locations
Use the following table to identify each flower by its memory chapter and nearby landmark.
| Flower | Memory chapter | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allure of Vanity | North into the lake from the starting boat dock |
| 2 | Bloodline | Southeastern edge of the lake, beside a landing dock |
| 3 | Into the Lake | Southeast of Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell |
| 4 | Yan Qiansui | Near aquatic plants, west of Flower 5 |
| 5 | The Offering | Near rocks, north of Flower 6 |
| 6 | All Has Changed | Beside a sunken boat, east of Flower 3 |
All six flowers are found around the lake and can be collected while exploring by boat.
The numbered chapters help identify each memory, but you do not need to collect them in numerical order.
If you are missing one flower, use the landmarks in the table to narrow down where to search.
How to Start Allure of Vanity in Meigu Lake
The Allure of Vanity Mystery starts when you collect your first Yan'er's Memory Flower.
Follow these steps:
- Reach Meigu Lake and take a boat onto the water.
- Look for glowing blue Memory Flowers floating near the lake's surface.
- Approach and collect one of the flowers.
- Open your map.
- Check the newly revealed locations of the remaining flowers.
You do not need to visit a separate quest giver before collecting the flowers.
Why Aren't Yan'er's Memory Flowers Showing on the Map?
If the remaining flower markers are missing, make sure you have collected at least one Yan'er's Memory Flower.
The first pickup reveals the other locations.
Once you have collected a flower, check the Meigu Lake map and use the visible markers to guide your search.
Best Route to Collect All 6 Yan'er's Memory Flowers
You can collect the flowers in any order, but using the lake's docks and visible landmarks makes the search easier.
Suggested collection route:
- Start near the boat access from Pangzhen Docks and collect Allure of Vanity north of the starting dock.
- Travel toward the southeastern edge of Meigu Lake for Bloodline.
- Head toward Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell and collect Into the Lake to its southeast.
- Continue east toward the sunken boat to collect All Has Changed.
- Move north toward the rocky area for The Offering.
- Travel west toward the aquatic plants for Yan Qiansui.
This route is based on the flowers' relative locations. It is not a mandatory sequence or a guaranteed shortest path.
Tip: Once the map reveals the remaining flowers, prioritize whichever uncollected marker is closest to your current position.
After collecting all six, return to Meigu Songhouse Dock.
Flower 1 — Allure of Vanity: North of the Starting Boat Dock
The Allure of Vanity Memory Flower is located north into Meigu Lake from the starting boat dock.
Take the boat onto the water and look for a glowing blue flower floating near the surface.
Collecting this flower can begin the Allure of Vanity Mystery and reveal the remaining flower locations on your map.
Location summary:
- Memory chapter: I. Allure of Vanity
- Landmark: Starting boat dock
- Direction: North into the lake
If you have not started the Mystery, this is a convenient first flower to collect.
Flower 2 — Bloodline: Southeastern Lake Landing Dock
The Bloodline Memory Flower is found along the southeastern edge of Meigu Lake.
Look for a landing dock accessible by boat and search the nearby water for the glowing flower.
Use the dock as your reference point rather than searching farther inland.
Location summary:
- Memory chapter: II. Bloodline
- Landmark: Southeastern landing dock
- Direction: Southeastern edge of Meigu Lake
After collecting Bloodline, check the remaining markers on your map before continuing.
Flower 3 — Into the Lake: Southeast of Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell
The Into the Lake Memory Flower is located southeast of the Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell.
Start from the Bell and look toward the water southeast of the dock.
The flower is close enough to the Songhouse area that the Bell provides a useful navigation reference.
Location summary:
- Memory chapter: III. Into the Lake
- Landmark: Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell
- Direction: Southeast of the Bell
The next memory chapter you may want to collect is All Has Changed, located farther east near a sunken boat.
Flower 4 — Yan Qiansui: Near the Aquatic Plants
The Yan Qiansui Memory Flower is found near aquatic plants growing in the lake.
Its location is west of the flower associated with The Offering.
Look around the vegetation and nearby water for the glowing collectible.
Location summary:
- Memory chapter: IV. Yan Qiansui
- Landmark: Aquatic plants
- Direction: West of Flower 5, The Offering
If you are following the suggested collection route, visit this area after collecting The Offering near the rocks.
Flower 5 — The Offering: Near the Rocks
The Offering Memory Flower is located near rocks in the lake, north of the sunken boat flower.
Travel toward the rocky area and search the nearby water for the glowing Memory Flower.
Location summary:
- Memory chapter: V. The Offering
- Landmark: Rocky outcrop
- Direction: North of Flower 6, All Has Changed
The rocks provide a useful reference when distinguishing this location from the nearby sunken boat.
Flower 6 — All Has Changed: Beside the Sunken Boat
The All Has Changed Memory Flower is found beside a sunken boat protruding from the water.
The wreck is located east of the Into the Lake flower.
Travel toward the visible remains of the boat and search the surrounding water for the glowing collectible.
Location summary:
- Memory chapter: VI. All Has Changed
- Landmark: Sunken wooden boat
- Direction: East of Flower 3, Into the Lake
This is a useful landmark to revisit if you are missing a flower because the wrecked boat is easier to recognize than open water.
However, the sixth memory chapter is not necessarily the final flower you need. Check your remaining map markers before returning to this location.
Missing the Last Yan'er's Memory Flower? What to Check
If you have collected five out of six Yan'er's Memory Flowers, you do not need to search every part of Meigu Lake again.
Use the map and the six landmarks to narrow down the missing location.
1. Check Your Memory Flower Progress
If your Mystery or collection menu displays individual memory chapters, compare them with these six names:
- I. Allure of Vanity
- II. Bloodline
- III. Into the Lake
- IV. Yan Qiansui
- V. The Offering
- VI. All Has Changed
If the menu does not identify individual chapters, use the remaining map markers and the location table instead.
2. Check the Remaining Map Markers
After collecting your first Yan'er's Memory Flower, the remaining locations should appear on the map.
Look for any uncollected markers around Meigu Lake.
Remember that the flowers are scattered across the water, so a marker may lead you toward a rocky bank, floating vegetation, or a boat wreck rather than a building.
3. Revisit the Six Landmarks
If you still cannot identify the missing flower, check these landmarks:
| Landmark | Flower |
|---|---|
| Starting boat dock | Allure of Vanity |
| Southeastern landing dock | Bloodline |
| Southeast of Songhouse Dock Bell | Into the Lake |
| Aquatic plants | Yan Qiansui |
| Rocks north of the sunken boat | The Offering |
| Sunken wooden boat | All Has Changed |
Use the map after each pickup to keep track of your remaining locations.
4. Confirm the Final Pickup
If you remember approaching a flower but are unsure whether you collected it, revisit that location.
Once the complete six-flower set is collected, you can return to Meigu Songhouse Dock and continue the Mystery.
How to Unlock Yan Qiansui at Meigu Songhouse
Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden, is the boss associated with the Allure of Vanity Mystery.
You must collect all six Yan'er's Memory Flowers before accessing the encounter.
To unlock Yan Qiansui:
- Collect all six flowers around Meigu Lake.
- Confirm that the flower set is complete.
- Return to Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell.
- Follow the available route into the Songhouse encounter.
- Defeat Yan Qiansui.
The encounter is associated with the Songhouse area, not the location of the final flower you collect.
Yan Qiansui Not Appearing After All Six Flowers?
If Yan Qiansui is not available, check the following:
- Flower completion: Make sure you have collected all six Yan'er's Memory Flowers, not five.
- Correct location: Return to Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell rather than another Bell in the region.
- Mystery progress: Check whether Allure of Vanity has advanced beyond the flower-collection stage.
- Songhouse access: Explore the available approach from the Bell and look for the encounter area.
Do not assume that the encounter is bugged simply because Yan Qiansui does not appear immediately after collecting the final flower.
How to Beat Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden
Yan Qiansui uses ranged attacks, including blue energy projectiles that can interrupt your approach.
A reliable strategy is to parry the blue projectiles back toward her, pressure her guard, and attack when she becomes vulnerable.
Step 1: Watch for the Blue Projectiles
Keep enough distance to see Yan Qiansui's projectile attacks clearly.
When she launches the blue energy orbs, time your parry to reflect them back toward her.
Avoid rushing forward while she is preparing another ranged attack.
Step 2: Pressure Her Guard
Successfully reflected projectiles can damage Yan Qiansui's guard.
Continue defending carefully until you create an opening.
Step 3: Attack During the Opening
When her guard breaks, close the distance and attack.
Focus on dealing reliable damage rather than forcing an extended combo.
Step 4: Prepare for the Next Projectile Attack
After your opening ends, reposition and prepare to parry again.
The basic strategy is:
Parry projectiles → damage her guard → attack during the opening → reposition.
If your damage feels too low, review your weapon setup before repeating the encounter. Our guide on how to revert weapon upgrades and recover materials in Phantom Blade Zero explains how to adjust upgrades without unnecessarily wasting resources.
Yan'er's Memory Flowers Rewards: HP Bonus and Illusory Pipa Strings
Completing Allure of Vanity provides rewards from both the flower collection and the Yan Qiansui boss encounter.
Collecting All Six Flowers: +10% Maximum HP
Completing Yan'er's six-petal Memory Flower set grants a 10% increase to maximum HP.
The full set is required for this bonus.
Defeating Yan Qiansui: Boss Rewards
Defeating Yan Qiansui rewards you with:
- Illusory Pipa Strings
- Fanatic's Fragment: Attachment
The Strings are especially important because they are one of the three components required to repair the Illusory Pipa.
What to Do With the Illusory Pipa Strings
After obtaining the Strings, continue the Illusory Pipa Mystery.
You will also need the instrument's Head and Backplate.
Once you have all three components, return to Myst in Pangzhen to repair the instrument. The repaired Illusory Pipa can remove the mist barrier blocking the Spectral Gate in Meigu Lake.
For the remaining component locations and repair instructions, see our Phantom Blade Zero Illusory Pipa guide: all three parts and the mist barrier.
Troubleshooting: Flowers Missing, Yan Qiansui Locked, or No Strings
If you are stuck, use this table to identify what to check next.
| Problem | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Flower markers are missing | Have you collected the first flower? | Collect any Yan'er's Memory Flower, then check the map |
| Stuck at five out of six | Are any markers still visible? | Compare the remaining markers with the six landmarks |
| Cannot find All Has Changed | Have you reached the sunken boat? | Search the water east of Into the Lake |
| Yan Qiansui is unavailable | Is the six-flower set complete? | Return to Meigu Songhouse Dock after collecting all six |
| Illusory Pipa Strings are missing | Have you defeated Yan Qiansui? | Complete the boss encounter |
| Cannot repair the Illusory Pipa | Do you have all three components? | Obtain the Head, Backplate, and Strings |
Is There a Yan'er's Memory Flowers Bug?
A missing map marker or unavailable boss encounter does not automatically mean the Mystery is bugged.
The first flower reveals the remaining locations, while the Yan Qiansui encounter requires all six flowers.
Check those progression requirements before treating the issue as a technical problem.
If the map itself is not responding correctly when using a controller, our Phantom Blade Zero Steam controller map button fix guide covers that separate input issue.
Is Allure of Vanity Required for the True Ending?
Yes. Allure of Vanity is one of the purple Mysteries required for the True Ending in Phantom Blade Zero.
Completing it also allows you to obtain the Illusory Pipa Strings, which are needed for another connected Mystery.
If you are aiming for the True Ending, complete the required purple Mysteries before advancing beyond the Mirage Estate progression cutoff.
For the full list and the important progression warning, read our Phantom Blade Zero True Ending guide: 10 Purple Quests and Mirage Estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Yan'er's Memory Flowers are there in Phantom Blade Zero?
There are six Yan'er's Memory Flowers around Meigu Lake. Collecting all six completes the flower set associated with Allure of Vanity.
Where is the first Yan'er's Memory Flower?
The flower associated with the first memory chapter, Allure of Vanity, is north into the lake from the starting boat dock. You can also begin the Mystery by collecting another Yan'er's Memory Flower first.
Why aren't Yan'er's Memory Flowers showing on my map?
The remaining flower locations appear after collecting your first Yan'er's Memory Flower. Collect one, then open the Meigu Lake map.
Do I need to collect Yan'er's Memory Flowers in order?
No. The numbered chapters identify the memories, not a mandatory collection sequence.
Where is the sixth Yan'er's Memory Flower?
The flower associated with Chapter VI, All Has Changed, is beside a sunken wooden boat east of the Into the Lake flower.
How do I unlock Yan Qiansui?
Collect all six Yan'er's Memory Flowers, then return to Meigu Songhouse Dock Bell to access the Yan Qiansui encounter.
Where do I get the Illusory Pipa Strings?
Defeat Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden. The Strings are awarded for defeating the boss, not simply for collecting the sixth flower.
Is Allure of Vanity required for the True Ending?
Yes. Allure of Vanity is one of the purple Mysteries that must be completed before the Mirage Estate progression cutoff.
Final Checklist: Complete Allure of Vanity
Before leaving Meigu Lake, confirm that you have completed the following:
- ☐ Collected Chapter I — Allure of Vanity
- ☐ Collected Chapter II — Bloodline
- ☐ Collected Chapter III — Into the Lake
- ☐ Collected Chapter IV — Yan Qiansui
- ☐ Collected Chapter V — The Offering
- ☐ Collected Chapter VI — All Has Changed
- ☐ Returned to Meigu Songhouse Dock
- ☐ Defeated Yan Qiansui, the Zither Maiden
- ☐ Obtained the Illusory Pipa Strings
- ☐ Checked Allure of Vanity Mystery progress
Remember: Collecting any one Yan'er's Memory Flower reveals the remaining locations on your map. Once all six are collected, return to Meigu Songhouse Dock to face Yan Qiansui.
With the Strings obtained, you can continue the Illusory Pipa Mystery and work toward completing Meigu Lake's remaining True Ending requirements.
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