Source：BuildTheEarth
The Project: 41 km, 4 Million Blocks
Led by BuildTheEarth's China division since March 2021, the Great Wall project sits on 1:1 terrain data. The main wall runs from Shanhaiguan's Old Dragon's Head to Jiayuguan — 41 in-game kilometers and 4 million+ blocks, with 827 towers, 41 passes with beacon systems, and a fully furnished interior in the 'First Pass Under Heaven' gatehouse.
Five Years in Three Phases
The build advanced in three terrain-driven phases:
| Phase | Section | Time | Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Plains | Shanhaiguan-Zhangjiakou | 11 months | Standardized wall mass-production |
| 2. Ridges | Zhangjiakou-Yanmen Pass | 26 months | 1:1 base shaping on steep slopes |
| 3. Gobi | Yanmen-Jiayuguan | 23 months | Wind-erosion palettes + desert flora |
Visit or Join
The map is permanently open on the BuildTheEarth server — Java 1.22+ clients connect directly, with 12 teleport anchors along the route. The team also launched a 'Mini-Section' community challenge: build a 500m sample segment following official guides, and the best works get merged into the main map. Warm up with our Chinese Courtyard and Castle guides.