SHow to protect the underground space is a key problem that must be solved at present. By combing and analyzing the current status of underground space protection, the existing problems of underground space protection are revealed in the paper. Based on BIM and GIS virtual mapping technology, the underground space information platform is established. Accordingly the problem of integrity and accuracy of underground space information can be solved, which is difficult to achieve by traditional means, The method and implementation details of urban underground space protection based on virtual mapping technology is put forward. the research in the paper has been successfully applied in the comprehensive reconstruction project of Huimin Avenue and the rapid reconstruction project of Yangtze River Avenue, and will also provide some guidance and reference for the protection of urban underground space.