Central–Mid-Levels Escalator
中环至半山自动扶梯
An outdoor covered escalator system of about 800 metres that links Central with the Mid-Levels, passing through SoHo and many old streets.
Opened in 1993, the system runs about 800 metres and is one of the longest outdoor covered escalator systems in the world, made up of 20 escalator sections and three moving walkways. Every morning it runs downhill to help residents of the Mid-Levels get to work, and from about 10 am it switches to uphill. Along the way, you can get off at Stanley Street, Wellington Street, Hollywood Road, or SoHo. Nearby are Tai Kwun, PMQ, Gage Street Market, and many restaurants and bars. The film 'Chungking Express' was shot here, and the escalators are free to use.
Opening hours
About 06:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Tai Kwun
- Central & Lan Kwai Fong
- Hong Kong Tramways
- PMQ
- Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
- Man Mo Temple (Sheung Wan)
- Hollywood Road & Cat Street
- Western Market