Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System

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

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!

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.

Save $2 by tapping your octopus card on the MTR Interchange Saver Kiosk like this lady does

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.

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

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 )

The world's longest outdoor escalator , covering 800m in distance and 135m in height. Prominently featured in Wong Kar-Wei's Chungking Express

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

Touch your Octopus transportation card to the below card reader to get some discounts , HK$1~2. Don't miss it ! Have fun.

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...

Must take them to fully experience the city ! Thanks HKG for installing and maintaining this

In the early morning the escalator goes downwards instead!

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 .

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

The escalators go DOWNHILL from 6am-10am, and UPHILL from 10:20am-12am. Stand on right and walk on left!

The longest outside escalator in the world. And the best way to get to the mid level restaurants and bars of Soho.

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.

Lots of stores and small streets packed with restaurants . So good!

The longest outdoor escalator system in the world. A fun experience!

Enjoy the ride and don't hesitate to stop to check cute shops or cafe along the way. Residential area at the end.

Perfect place to see the life of locals in the CBD!

Best Commute to work, ever

Always goes under impromptu repair or maintenance, which can be inconvenient to both daily travellers and one-time tourists .

Where else can escalators be a tourist attraction .

What goes up, must go down... or hire a taxi at the pinnacle of your successful summit.

Catch it to go home before midnight otherwise it's good exercise to walk up!

Lovely way to move around (up and down) Central.

the longest escalator system in the world

Best way to get high

When it's raining, watch out for the crowd taking shelter on top of the escalator segments.

Try and recreate some of the famous shots from Wong Kar Wai's "Chungking Express ".

Place octopus on the check point for 60% off subways ride for day

Use the MTR fare saver near the top

coming down only partially covered by escalator, partially by stairs on foot.

Downhill hrs: 0600-1000 / Uphill hrs: 1000-0000. It links Des Voeux Rd C (near harbor ) to Conduit Rd

Beware the time schedule on upwards and downwards direction move

Incredible escalator circuit!

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)

Take a morning hike up to burn off that breakfast .

Top section under repair.

the longest covered escalator in the world. Even though it doesn't join up from end to end. Or in the middle.

The direction changes at 10 am

The longest in the world! Too bad it doesn't go both ways all day and night!

Stand on the right, pass on the left.

Escalator up, walkway down, nothing really special...

Rented a flat once right in front of it! :)

Escalator going downhill on 6-10am

stand right.. walk left

Please hold the handrail, and mind your step 