The world of Mandarin Duck Blades is set during the Qing Dynasty, focusing on the legendary Mandarin Duck Blades and the martial arts world’s pursuit of these powerful weapons.1 The story spans from the martial arts schools to the imperial court, following the adventures of Yuan Guannan and Xiao Zhonghui as they seek the truth behind the legendary blades.
Notable locations
Major cities and prefectures
- Beijing 北京 – Capital of the Qing Dynasty
- Xi’an Prefecture 西安府 – Important administrative center in Shaanxi Province
- Jinyang 晋阳 – Present-day Taiyuan in Shanxi Province, home of Xiao Banhe
Regional areas
- Sichuan-Shaanxi 川陕 – Border region between Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces
- Southern Lu 南鲁 – Southern region of Lu (Shandong Province)
Towns and settlements
- Jinzhou 晋州 – Town in Shanxi Province
- Linfen 临汾 – City in Shanxi Province
- Hongdong 洪洞 – County in Shanxi Province
- Guanshui 关水 – Town along the route
Establishments
- Fen’an Inn 汾安客栈 – Inn where key events occur
Remote locations
- Guizhou 贵州 – Province in southwestern China
- Anxiang Fort 安香堡 – Fortress location
- Purple Bamboo Covent 紫竹庵 – Buddhist convent
Geographic features
- Taiyue Mountains 太岳山 – Mountain range in Anhui Province, home of the Four Xias of Taiyue
See also
- Jin Yong locations
- Mandarin Duck Blades lists
- Mandarin Duck Blades characters
- Mandarin Duck Blades martial arts