DespiteGrand Theft Auto 6nearing its incredibly long-awaited release,GTA Onlineis still receiving plenty of worthwhile updates for dedicated fans. As the game prepares for the Chinese New Year with a brand-new Year of the Snake event,you can expect to see new discounts, bonuses, races, and some worthwhile collectibles to hunt for inGTA Online. While you’ll only have until January 29th to experience everything the limited-time event has to offer, there’s more than enough time to take advantage of its free rewards.
WhileGTA 6has had its share ofwild release date rumors, its currently promised 2025 release window makes GTA Online a great way to pass the time until the next monumental launch. Even if the Year of the Snake Week is one of the smaller event types inGTA Online, there are plenty of standout cosmetics for you to unlock throughout its various events. Whether you’re looking for some easy spending money or simply an enjoyable treasure hunt,the Yuanbao is a worthwhile side activityin between missions or while going on a joyride across San Andreas.
Every Yuanbao Location
Narrowing Down The Search For This Hidden Treasure
There are three kinds of Yuanbao for you to collect throughoutGTA V’s map:a standard full gold Yuanbao, a red-trimmed Yuanbao with a smaller one on top, and a red bowl-style Yuanbaofilled to the top with gold coins. After finding and picking up your very first Yuanbao, you’ll get a pop-up telling you there are 35 more to collect and that they can be tracked in the collectibles section of the interaction menu.
If you’re left wondering what exactly a Yuanbao is,they’re based on the real-world form of currency and symbol of prosperity from Chinese history, with paper-made imitations being commonly used to celebrate Chinese New Year to this day.
Although most of the Yuanbao locations aren’t too tricky to find if you know where to look, theright unique vehiclecan make all the difference. While a light helicopter can eliminate the need to climb certain buildings or deal with traffic, it can be tough to land in the right spots, making a fast bike the best option for the average player. If you have the funds to own one, though,the Oppressor MKII is by far the best option at your disposalfor collecting each of the Yuanbao, significantly reducing the time the treasure hunt will take.
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The locations are scattered quite far across the map, but it’s not too difficult to get from one location to the next if you follow a specific route, starting up north in Paleto Bay and slowly making your way down towards the southernmost Los Santos Airport. It’s also important to note thateach Yuanbao plays a unique sound that gets louder the closer you approach while shaking your controller, helping you narrow down its exact location much more easily than other collectibles.
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Paleto Bay
On top of a picnic table in front of the southernmost house of Paleto Bay Market
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On the bumper of the construction truck above the arm wrestling minigame
3
Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness
At the base of the radio tower leading to the Altruist camp
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Alamo Sea
The end of the most northeastern pier above the Alamo Sea
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On the right side of the southeast most building
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Mount Gordo
Behind the railroad bridge on top of a concrete pillar near the Braddock Tunnel
7
Sandy Shores
On the roof of the Chinese restaurant to the left of the barbershop
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In the backroom of the convenience store
9
Lago Zancudo
On top of the red gate entrance to the right of the military base
10
North Cumash Beach
On a barrel to the left of the side road leading away from the beach
11
Pacific Bluffs
On a plant near the fountain on the second floor of the Kortz Center
12
Tongva Valley
On the right side of the tennis court at Parsons Rehabilitation Center
13
Vinewood Hills
Behind a house on the table next to a radio on North Sheldon Avenue
14
On the roof of the Eclipse Boulevard Garage
15
On the roof of the Oriental Theater
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On the stand at the Vinewood Racetrack
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Mirror Park
On a bench behind a building closest to the lake on the right side
19
On the roof of the Garment Factory
20
Second last floor of the Mile High Club
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The left plant at the Union Depository entrance
23
On a bench behind Eugenics Incorporated
24
Golf Course
The start of hole 9 at the GWC and Golfing Society
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On the roof of Lettuce Be
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On the roof of Porn Crackers in Davis
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An unfinished house ahead of Lester’s House
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Junkyard
Next to a container under the canopy of the southeastern main building
32
The bow of the Daisy Lee on Terminal
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The bow of the Olifantus on Elysian Island
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Port Of South Los Santos
Left of the bridge on the SS Bulker on Elysian Island
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Los Santos Airport
On a Brute Constable 2a cargo loader in front of the southeastmost hangar
While traveling quickly around the map with a good reputation is a safer way to enjoy this scavenger hunt,you might want to complete the quest in a private or friends-only lobby to collect them.As the reward for each Yuanbao, minus the last, is given in the form of player cash, it only takes one well-timed missile from a greedy player and a decent chunk of your reward money could go up in flames. If you’re like me, you might get distracted while going between each location with side content or open-world events, but they can easily help spice up the otherwise time-consuming task.
Rewards For Collecting Yuanbao
Worthwhile Goodies From GTA’s Latest Collect-A-Thon
Each collected Yuanbao will reward you with $888 and 888 Reputation Points, but the final 36th collectible ingot will offer $88,888 instead, providing a total of $119,968 and 31,968RP. While these rewards might pale in comparison to larger heist payouts, it’s a surprising amount of money for such a simple task, making it more than a worthwhile venture if you’re looking for somefastGTA Onlinecashin the new year.
On top of the financial incentives,collecting all 36 Yuanbao will also permanently unlock the exclusive Gold Snake Santo Capra outfit for your wardrobe, allowing you to show off the spirit of the new year in style.
If you’re like me and wondering what the significance of the use of the number 8 is for the Yuanbao’s rewards,they represent the lucky number 8 from Chinese culture, symbolizing both good luck and financial fortune, which is more than accurate given its large payout inGTA V Online. While the Yuanbao is likely far from the last collectible evenGTA V Onlinewill see before the release ofGTA 6, the consistency of events and its backlog of content will be sorely missed in the sequel, giving it an evenhigher bar to reachthan before.
