Central–Mid-levels escalators, Public transport escalator system in Central district, Hong Kong
The system consists of 18 escalators and 3 moving walkways, extending over 800 meters through the steep hillside of Hong Kong Island.
After construction beginning in February 1991, the escalator system opened in October 1993 at a cost of 240 million Hong Kong dollars.
The escalator passage connects numerous streets containing traditional markets, antique shops, temples, and international restaurants representing Hong Kong's diversity.
The system operates downhill from 6 AM to 10 AM for morning commuters, then reverses direction uphill from 10 AM until midnight.
This transportation infrastructure stands as the longest outdoor covered escalator system on Earth, rising 135 meters in elevation from bottom to top.
Location: Hong Kong Island
Official opening: October 15, 1993
GPS coordinates: 22.28101,114.15251
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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