Experts' Choice Award Mid-levels Escalator
What the experts agree on
World's longest outdoor covered escalator whisks you 800+ meters through Hong Kong's vertical landscape, linking Central's business district to Mid-Levels residential neighborhoods while letting you soak in urban street life.
“Arguably the most famous escalator in Asia (it made an appearance in The Dark Knight), this outdoor walkway system is also the world's longest.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Running through [the Mid-Levels district] is the world's longest covered outdoor escalator, which connects to several main residential streets and walkways." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This giant escalator linking Central and the Mid-Levels is a great way to explore this area."
National Geographic "Longest outdoor covered escalator in the world, stretching from downtown Central business district up to the Mid-Levels residential area." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Efficient way to get around while at the same time immersing yourself in the urban jungle of Hong Kong...stretching for over 800m and rising about 135m, the world's longest outdoor covered escalator " Full review
Time Out "One of the busiest areas in the city is the Mid-Levels Escalators, the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system, providing transport from the urban areas of Central to the steep..." Full review
Rough Guide "Comprised of 20 moving staircases, plus a handful of travelators, the escalator system bisecting Hong Kong’s Central and Western District goes on for around 800 metres. Riding it saves a..."
National Geographic "Longest outdoor covered escalator in the world, stretching from downtown Central business district up to the Mid-Levels residential area. It kickstarted the gallery and dining area known..."
