Central–Mid-Levels escalator
Central–Mid-Levels escalator | |
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| Outdoor escalator and walkway | |
Inside the escalator system | |
| Features | Escalators, walkways, moving walkways, stairs |
| Construction | 1991–1993 |
| Opening date | 15 October 1993 |
| Height | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Length | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Owner | Government of Hong Kong |
| Location | Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates: 22°17′1″N 114°9′17″E / 22.28361°N 114.15472°E | |
| Website | Transport Department profile |
22°17′1.19″N 114°9′17.40″E / 22.2836639°N 114.1548333°E
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| Traditional Chinese | 中環至半山自動扶梯系統 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 中环至半山自动扶梯系统 | ||||||||||||||
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The Central–Mid-Levels escalator and walkway system in Hong Kong is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world. The system covers over 800 m (2,600 ft) in distance and traverses an elevation of over 135 m (443 ft) from bottom to top. It opened in 1993 to provide an improved link between Central and the Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island.
The escalators at top stage of the escalator system between Robinson Road and Conduit Road have been replaced, and went operational on 11 July 2018. In early 2019, three refurbished escalators between Mosque Street and Robinson Road went operational. In June 2019, two replaced escalators between Caine Road and Elgin Street opened to the public. The escalator between Gage Street and Wellington Street is currently under refurbishment.
Apart from serving as a mode of transport, the system is also a tourist attraction and is lined with restaurants, bars, and shops.