Townlong Steppes, intended for level 88+ players to quest in, is a dangerous place. The Pandaren generally live on the other side of the Great Wall, but the mantid have burst through their defenses a hundred years early. The Pandaren have no other choice but to bravely enter Townlong and investigate the majestic empire of the Mantids--while also dealing with the vicious Yaungol, enraged by the Mantid's attacks on their territory.

On the other side of the wall lies all sorts of dark secrets--cloudserpents turned to stone, great trees corrupted by magic, swarms of elite mobs.

Townlong Steppes is home to the Shado-Pan and the dungeon Siege of Niuzao Temple, the Temple of the Black Ox.

There are a number of quirky quest rewards including a cloud serpent mount: Reins of the Onyx Cloud Serpent.