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Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System

(中環至半山自動扶手電梯系統)
Travel and Transportation and Monument
Central, 中環
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    Eduardo
    "Best Commute to work, ever"(3 Tips)
    Wilson H.
    "Escalator going downhill on 6-10am"(4 Tips)
    Martin J.
    "The longest outdoor escalator system in the world."(3 Tips)
    Edward A.
    "The longest outdoor escalator in the world."(3 Tips)
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  • CNN
    CNNFebruary 26, 2015
    It takes 20 minutes to complete the journey on this 800-meter-long escalator, but it goes in only one direction -- down in the morning and up in the evening. Read more
  • Angie H.
    Angie HwangJune 2, 2013
    it's not one long escalator! instead it is made up of 20+ escalator and moving sidewalks :) sightsee at the top top and then you can walk or take the mini bus back down!
  • Simple Discoveriesheart icon on user image
    Simple DiscoveriesMay 23, 2016
    It's fun to explore the city from a different vantage point. Note that the escalator system is only one-way so you'll have to walk the opposite direction if you're going back to where you started.
  • William K.
    William KanJuly 15, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    It goes from Central to Conduit Rd, Mid-level, via the Soho area. Downhill only in the morning before 10am and uphill only for the rest of the day. It DOES NOT go both way.
  • Jaunted
    JauntedJanuary 17, 2011
    For first-time riders: yes, take it all the way up, but beware that it goes downward in the morning rush hour. When it goes up later in the day, the way to get back down is steps underneath
  • JK
    JKSeptember 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Save $2 by tapping your octopus card on the MTR Interchange Saver Kiosk like this lady does
  • Paul M.
    Paul MOGGDecember 22, 2011
    Longest escalator in the world you either go up or down but not both at the same time of the day ... Check it out it's a Smooth Operator! ( check the Hk band called OPERATOR VERY COOL )
  • Eva S.
    Eva SchindlingMarch 8, 2014
    The world's longest outdoor escalator, covering 800m in distance and 135m in height. Prominently featured in Wong Kar-Wei's Chungking Express
  • Magdalena M.
    It's a bit shabbier than I expected and also it requires equal amount of walking as the time spent on the elevator, but it's a signature organized chaos as the rest of HK city
  • Christine 🌏
    Christine 🌏October 8, 2013
    Touch your Octopus transportation card to the below card reader to get some discounts, HK$1~2. Don't miss it ! Have fun.
  • Erika B.
    Erika BeattyMarch 9, 2014
    The longest outside escalator in the world. And the best way to get to the mid level restaurants and bars of Soho.
  • 嘉豪 徐.
    嘉豪 徐July 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    That saver kiosk... One person may be applying the discount to all of his or her colleagues if he's voted out to do it. It can take up to ten minutes. Jesus Christ...
  • Taz (✿╹◡╹)heart icon on user image
    Taz (✿╹◡╹)August 17, 2018
    Must take them to fully experience the city! Thanks HKG for installing and maintaining this
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    CNovember 2, 2018
    In the early morning the escalator goes downwards instead!
  • Jeff L.
    Jeff LeeOctober 8, 2011
    Tap your Octopus card on the MTR Fare Saver machine midway through the escalator to enjoy $2 discount on your next MTR ride at Central / Hong Kong / Sheung Wan stations.
  • Pritya W.
    Pritya WidiartaFebruary 26, 2012
    Enjoy the ride and don't hesitate to stop to check cute shops or cafe along the way. Residential area at the end.
  • Francisco L.heart icon on user image
    Francisco LopezJuly 22, 2016
    Lots of stores and small streets packed with restaurants. So good!
  • Robert Z.heart icon on user image
    Robert ZampettiDecember 3, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't forget to swipe your Octopus card at the MTR machine located on the flat overpass section at Hollywood Rd - if you're using the MTR that day it will give you a discount.
  • Jonathan N.
    Jonathan NguyenMarch 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This is the primary method of commute for many who live in the Mid Levels. Between 6am and 10am every day it travels downhill. Between 10am and midnight it goes uphill
  • Martin J.heart icon on user image
    Martin JonassonSeptember 24, 2017
    The longest outdoor escalator system in the world. A fun experience!
  • Robin H.
    Robin HwangAugust 6, 2015
    The escalators go DOWNHILL from 6am-10am, and UPHILL from 10:20am-12am. Stand on right and walk on left!
  • Eduardoheart icon on user image
    EduardoJune 29, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Best Commute to work, ever
  • Connie .heart icon on user image
    Connie 🍀September 13, 2016
    Perfect place to see the life of locals in the CBD!
  • Katrina
    KatrinaJanuary 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Catch it to go home before midnight otherwise it's good exercise to walk up!
  • 高手놀리밑™heart icon on user image
    高手놀리밑™October 5, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Use the MTR fare saver near the top
  • Plwm B.heart icon on user image
    Plwm BwmJuly 4, 2016
    Best way to get high
  • MGheart icon on user image
    MGJanuary 7, 2017
    Lovely way to move around (up and down) Central.
  • Oscar C.
    Oscar ChungJuly 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Always goes under impromptu repair or maintenance, which can be inconvenient to both daily travellers and one-time tourists.
  • Janet C.
    Janet CheungSeptember 27, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Place octopus on the check point for 60% off subways ride for day
  • Donatella Y.
    Donatella YamammaOctober 28, 2014
    Where else can escalators be a tourist attraction.
  • Alan H.
    Alan HuangOctober 11, 2012
    coming down only partially covered by escalator, partially by stairs on foot.
  • ᴡ L.
    ᴡ LamSeptember 7, 2014
    the longest escalator system in the world
  • Jennifer B.
    Jennifer BongarSeptember 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    When it's raining, watch out for the crowd taking shelter on top of the escalator segments.
  • Andy C.
    Andy CurtisJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    the longest covered escalator in the world. Even though it doesn't join up from end to end. Or in the middle.
  • Phong N.heart icon on user image
    Phong NguyenApril 6, 2015
    Take a morning hike up to burn off that breakfast.
  • Thomas C.
    Thomas CramptonJanuary 17, 2010
    Ride it from top to bottom in the morning in less than 20 minutes! (My daily commute, since I live at the top of the escalator and work at the bottom)
  • Vanessa M.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa MartiniOctober 5, 2016
    Incredible escalator circuit!
  • David S.
    David StrasserNovember 24, 2012
    Try and recreate some of the famous shots from Wong Kar Wai's "Chungking Express".
  • Michael C.
    Michael ChanleyOctober 21, 2013
    What goes up, must go down... or hire a taxi at the pinnacle of your successful summit.
  • Tony L.
    Tony LeungDecember 18, 2013
    Beware the time schedule on upwards and downwards direction move
  • Paul G.
    Paul GabionFebruary 19, 2014
    Downhill hrs: 0600-1000 / Uphill hrs: 1000-0000. It links Des Voeux Rd C (near harbor) to Conduit Rd
  • Darryl E.heart icon on user image
    Darryl EllisAugust 30, 2018
    Top section under repair.
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroJune 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The longest in the world! Too bad it doesn't go both ways all day and night!
  • Marcio C.
    Marcio CacaoOctober 9, 2011
    Rented a flat once right in front of it! :)
  • Valentinheart icon on user image
    ValentinApril 26, 2015
    The direction changes at 10 am
  • Martin N.heart icon on user image
    Martin NěmecApril 12, 2015
    Escalator up, walkway down, nothing really special...
  • Sebastian S.heart icon on user image
    Sebastian SchererJanuary 18, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    stand right.. walk left
  • Ken
    KenSeptember 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Stand on the right, pass on the left.
  • Edward A.
    Edward A.June 25, 2011
    The longest outdoor escalator in the world.
  • Wilson H.
    Wilson HuiDecember 7, 2013
    Escalator going downhill on 6-10am
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