World's Longest Escalator System: Central-Mid-Levels-Escalator in Hong Kong (4K)

Please enable subtitles to see useful and random comments. In this video, I' showing you the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system, Central-Mid-Level Escalators. The system was commissioned in 1993 to facilitate the journeys residents living in the hills to the MTR. It is 800m long and about 45 floors in height, that's literally a skyscraper. It has become one of Hong Kong's tourist attractions and is home to many interesting and unique bars and cafes. Definitely a must-see when in Hong Kong.
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[@DailyPassenger]

This Hong Kong tour truly transported me to a new place and allowed me to appreciate it. What a wondeful tour, I really enjoyed it. I am a fan now

[@walkinginhongkong]

aww thank you for the kind words. still working on my camera work but yeah, glad you appreciated it 😊

[@lesley2184]

Been on this escalator quite a few times as was staying with someone in the Mid Levels and it was the best way to get to Central! Absolutely awesome!

[@walkinginhongkong]

I'm with you Lesley, it's really awesome 😊

[@ambon52]

wow I thought i would see no end of the escalator. definitely a must visit spot. Going to my bucketlist 👍

[@walkinginhongkong]

haha. yes its definitely a great place for a walk. you will find nice cafes or restaurants at each turn and junction. hope you can visit soon! 😉

[@tuirizzi]

I need to see this in person!!!

[@walkinginhongkong]

hope you do! its a nice neighborhood with sights at every turn

[@menchiesfil-canlife5450]

Hello from Canada, a new friend here. I like seeing places in HK from your video. Keep it up friend.

[@walkinginhongkong]

thanks Menchie. I also fnd your vlogs very insightful, Canada is definitely on my bucket list 😊

[@Mr_Busted]

I was going to take the Tram to the peak, now I have changed my mind. Thank you so much for this Amazing video.

[@walkinginhongkong]

oohh but if you can the tram is also a great way to go to the peak cause you get a panoramic view of the city. The escalators is more the immersive route though. Glad I helped you out😊

[@travel_clips1]

What a great view from the escalators...slightly different to the tube 😁

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank you! hope to visit the tube someday to confirm haha

[@jungho-tv]

몇년전 홍콩 여행할때 저기 아주 긴 에스켈레이트터 타본적이 있습니다. 여행하는 기분 또 생깁니다. 감사합니다.

[@walkinginhongkong]

aww thank you. glad my tour brought you memories! 😊

[@jasonvi2]

Stunning !! Sunny day out :)

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank you! it is quite sunny in HK, althought still cold 🥶

[@SBA1071]

I Love Hong Kong

[@walkinginhongkong]

you and me both Saltuk! 😊

[@chinhdangminh7389]

Good job

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank you! appreciate it 😊

[@malcolmone1]

fantastic to watch

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank you, appreciate that! 🫶🏼

[@nadasou]

This 800m people outdoor covered people mover was brought to completion in 1993, at the prime time of Hongkong. It facilitates mid-level residents, alleviates traffic congestion and, is a prime sightseeing venue of the hustle and bustle city lives. Think about the blood and sweat effort, the wealth and the ingenuity of the Hongkongers, this people mover moves people up, is ubiquitous in the world transportation history apart from its astounding record in engineering.

[@walkinginhongkong]

spot on! 🙌🏻

[@hongkongviewdex1964]

I like to visit here form time to time but never finish the whole escalator ❤😂

[@walkinginhongkong]

well I guess this is your sign to finish it haha. you can take this when you visit the peak next hehe 😊

[@conradchin9822]

I am a native Hong Konger who left the city 50 years ago, i.e. before the escalator was built. I visited HK two weeks ago and tried the escalator for the first time. I started from the Central Market going uphill. What I did not understand or comprehend was that people coming down the hill were riding the escalator, while people going up were climbing steps. I managed to finish the hard part. It was not until midway through I could ride the escalator up, while people coming downhill had to walk the steps. I made my trip late in the morning. Did I come at the wrong time for the traffic directions? It just did not make much sense to me. Or what did I miss?

[@walkinginhongkong]

thats great observation, Conrad. The escalators actually runs downhill to bring all the residents "down" to work (via MTR mostly) then from 10:30 a.m. until midnight it switches direction and runs uphill to bring people to residences and also bars/cafes. So you probably caught the switching period in the morning. :)

[@ranganathansingiri4448]

wow

[@walkinginhongkong]

thanks forwatching Ranganathan 🙂

[@naked_history]

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[@walkinginhongkong]

hi. you have my permission. could you please show my channe name as well on the screen when you show my footage? and please send me the link of the history show once it is available. thanks!

[@naked_history]

Yes, I'll write down the channel name@@walkinginhongkong

[@darrentan4579]

Hong Kong 🇭🇰

[@walkinginhongkong]

🙌🏻🇭🇰

[@IvoBalev]

just for uphill biking

[@jonnabangles9474]

@0:08 what building is the starting point???b4 starting maybe you should have took vids of the background...

[@walkinginhongkong]

This is Don Don Donki Central (Japanese grocery store) but the Building is called 100 Queen's Road Central. Here's a google map link: www.google.com/maps/place/DON+DON+DONKI+Central/@22.2831302,114.1553841,18.33z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x340401cedc715e51:0x47db0df175153219!8m2!3d22.2833443!4d114.1549433!16s%2Fg%2F11mtrdq0dd. Thanks for the suggestion, will definitely consider that in my next video. :)

[@Mr_Busted]

I see so many foreigners walking up and down. is this area very popular residential area for foreigners or This is just very touristic area in general ? Thank you

[@walkinginhongkong]

yes, the lower part is very touristy as it has a lot of really cool restaurant and bars. as you up, the land use transitions to more residential :)

[@rhealynalejo8052]

Hello what exit from central station mtr?

[@walkinginhongkong]

Hello, Exit D2 is closest here 😊

[@TerryTheNewsGirl]

This is not an escalator. It's a travelator.

[@walkinginhongkong]

segments of it are escalators, hence the name central-mid levels eacalator

[@aoshimagrace9838]

In the early colonial era, most of the scenes you captured in the mid-level or above, were only allowed for non-Chinese to enter.

[@walkinginhongkong]

Oh I didnt know that. thanks for the insight. Its great that its now open to enjoy to all nationalities :)

[@gtlover2011]

Lmao only certain clubhouse dude

[@lamng7848]

lol 8:20 $2 get

[@walkinginhongkong]

lol we love getting free 2 dollars 😂

[@stevenwb]

hey can i message you on ig pls

[@walkinginhongkong]

hey sorry, I don't have an IG for this account.

[@stevenwb]

@@walkinginhongkong may i contact you in some form or another?