The tallest sand sculpture is 22.43 meters (73 ft 7 in) and was achieved at the 12th Gotone China Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festival in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China, on 29 September 2010. The sculpture was titled why Is the Hummingbird King of All Animals, depicting animals such as lions,eagles, monkeys,and other kinds.

The sand sculpture took 78 days to complete