Loulan City · World Wonder

Loulan City: A New World Wonder for Civilization VI

Step back in time and bring a legendary Silk Road kingdom to your Civilization VI empire with the Loulan City World Wonder mod. This mod introduces Loulan, an ancient oasis city that once thrived as a vital commercial and strategic stronghold. Once a prominent kingdom in its own right, Loulan’s history is intertwined with powerful dynasties and the crucial Silk Road trade routes, making it a fascinating addition to any player’s game.

The Legacy of Loulan

Loulan’s story is one of prosperity, strategic importance, and eventual decline. Situated on an oasis, it served as a crucial hub for merchants and travelers traversing the vast deserts. Its historical significance is highlighted by its mention in ancient texts, detailing its interactions and conflicts with neighboring powers. The mod captures the essence of this lost city, allowing you to rebuild its legacy and harness its unique advantages within your own civilization.

Key Features of the Loulan City Wonder

This World Wonder brings a wealth of benefits designed to bolster your empire’s growth and military might, especially in arid environments.

• **Desert Superiority:** Land units gain +1 Movement and +5 Combat Strength when on Desert and Desert Hills tiles, making your armies formidable in these challenging terrains.
• **Aqueduct Synergy:** Receive a massive +100% Production bonus towards building Aqueducts, accelerating your infrastructure development.
• **Oasis Farming:** Cities with an Aqueduct unlock the ability to construct Farms on Desert tiles. These specialized Farms provide +1 Food and +2 Production, transforming barren landscapes into productive centers.

To establish this magnificent wonder in your game, it must be built on a Desert or Desert Hills tile. The Loulan City World Wonder is unlocked through currency, offering a strategic economic investment for your civilization.

Strategic Placement and Benefits

The Loulan City World Wonder is ideally suited for civilizations that aim to expand into or dominate desert regions. The enhanced movement and combat strength for land units make your military presence in the desert exceptionally strong. Furthermore, the production bonus for Aqueducts, combined with the ability to create productive Farms on desert tiles, allows you to establish thriving cities even in the harshest environments. This mod adds a rich historical layer and significant strategic depth to your Civilization VI gameplay.