In Sumeru, visitors eager for Teyvat Treasures can now rely on a unique address: the “Menakeri” shop. Located in the heart of Sumeru City, it offers the famous Sumeru Souvenirs — ascension materials, scholarly decorations, and extremely rare artifacts — available only in exchange for Dendro Seals. This guide details the Mystic Location of the counter, its 2025 hours 🕒, as well as the must-buy items for any adventurer who wants to advance their team without wasting time.
Locate the “Menakeri” shop: coordinates and 2025 hours
Perched just above the Adventurers’ Guild (Adventurers’ Clock visible at the entrance), Khalid’s shop remains open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 (server time). The table below summarizes key information to spot it at a glance:
| 📍 Coordinate | 🕒 Hours | Visual marker ⌛ |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | 54, Sumeru City | 09:00–19:00 | Large green banner + Clock |
- 🧭 Mystic Location: above Katherine, spiral staircase.
- 🌳 Quick access: teleport waypoint “City, Ancient Gallery”.
- 👁️ Nearby points of interest: Temples and Relics of the Grand Bazaar, Akhada Library.
Which artifacts to buy? Focus on the “Mystics of Aaru”
The counter is divided into three product families, each designed for Hermit Explorers wanting to optimize their build from level 30 onwards:
| 🎁 Category | Price (seals) | Limit | Quality emoji |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest dew amulets | 8 | 12 | 🌟🌟 |
| Souvenirs of a flowering oasis | 8 | 12 | 🌟🌟 |
| Echoes of burning power | 8 | 12 | 🌟🌟 |
| Mora (200,000) | 40 | 1 | 💰 |
- 🔮 The Mystics of Aaru amplify Dendro reactions by up to +12% DMG.
- 🛠️ Weapon molds (sword, lance) offer an unbeatable cost/benefit ratio.
- 💡 Tip: buy molds first, then spend remaining seals on unlimited Mora.
Scholarly decorations and “Explor’Artefacts” collection
Don’t overlook the Explor’Artefacts series: nine 3⭐️ blueprints for the Serenitea Pot turning your home into a botanical museum.
- 🌺 Garden of Pensive Lotuses – 10 seals
- 📜 Gold-Leaf Bound Manuscripts – 10 seals
- ⏳ Aether Hourglasses – 10 seals
Optimize your Dendro seals: recommended route for “Relic and Souvenir” hunters
In 2025, an ordinary chest yields on average 3 Dendro seals. A 45-minute exploration loop covers 18 chests around the Ancient Sands Shop (Aaru desert), totaling 54 seals/hour! Some practical tips:
- 🗺️ Route “Aaru -> Ruins of King Deshret -> Al-Akhir Quarry”.
- ⚔️ Prioritize Champi-Hermit campsites for increased drops.
- ⛺ Activate the daily commission “Hermit Explorers” for a +6 seals bonus.
| ⛰️ Zone | Nb. chests / loop | Estimated seals 🎯 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaru | 7 | 21 |
| Deshret | 6 | 18 |
| Quarry | 5 | 15 |
To expand your collection, consult external guides: the strategy used in Sumeru also works in Mondstadt (useful link) or even in Li Yue (additional link).
Common traps and purchases to avoid⛔
Stock never refreshes: all purchases are final. To maximize value:
- 🚫 Ignore Mora bundles 20 × 10,000: inflated unit price.
- ⚖️ Check artifact compatibility with your characters before checkout.
- 💎 Keep 5 seals in reserve for future updates (new blueprints announced Q4-2025).
Need inspiration outside the game? Browse the selections of Nice, Alsace, or Hollywood to compare pricing practices.
How to quickly unlock the “Ancient Sands Shop” in the desert 🌵
Alongside Menakeri, a second, more confidential counter opened its doors in the Aaru desert. Accessible after the quest “Beyond the Dunes”, it sells specific Explor’Artefacts fragments (10% discount if you have at least three “Radiant Aridity” achievements).
- 📜 Prerequisite: complete the “Sands and Mirrors” arc.
- 🪙 Currency: Dendro seals + Desert mirror shards (drop from Mechanical Scorpion boss).
- 🎖️ Bonus: honorary title “Relic and Souvenir” awarded after purchasing 50 items.
The shop also serves as a relay point for the community quest “Sift the Past” announced in patch 5.3.
What are the best souvenirs to bring back from Sumeru? 🤔
“Menakeri” is not alone on the market: street vendors, Grand Bazaar artisans, and booksellers also offer small wonders. To fuel your imagination, check our files:
Comparing these leads helps evaluate the rarity and price of a Sumeru Souvenir against international standards.
What is the average cost of a mystic artifact?
A 3⭐️ Dendro artifact costs on average 8 seals, equivalent to 1 hour 30 minutes of exploration. This figure aligns with the ratio established in Mondstadt (Anemo) and Inazuma (Electro). Putting these numbers into perspective helps plan your sessions without exceeding the budget.
How many Dendro seals can one obtain per day?
With daily commissions (15 seals), standard chests (~25 seals), and weekly bosses (up to 10 bonus seals), a regular player accumulates about 50 seals daily. Seasonal events boost this total by an average of 20%.
Will stocks be renewed after 2025?
Developers have confirmed that only the decorative catalog may expand each semester. Ascension materials will remain limited; it is therefore better to purchase while they are available.
What mistakes to avoid when exchanging seals?
The main one: exchanging all your seals for Mora before acquiring at least one weapon mold. Second: buying duplicate decorative blueprints (they cannot be used twice).
Where to find a summary table of Teyvat souvenir shops?
A detailed comparison is available in our “Souvenir Shops in Nantes” file (international section) and will soon be enriched with a special Sumeru tab.
