Mid-levels Escalator
Mid-levels Escalator
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6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
800-metre hillside escalator starts from Connaught Road Central, runs to the Hang Seng Bank Building on Des Voeux Road Central, then passes through the Central Market and continues to climb past Hollywood Road to the prime Mid-levels residential district. The longest covered outdoor escalator system in the world.
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The area
Neighborhood: Central
When people think of Hong Kong, most imagine movies with famous skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The area widely known as Central is the major financial hub and entertainment district, which truly lives up to the saying, “work hard, play hard.” Bars stay open late into the night and there just happens to be a street party every weekend. Although everything seems to be operating at lightning speed, Central is full of quiet, hidden gems. Nestled between office towers are wet markets and some of the city’s oldest restaurants dating back to the 1960s. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Retreat from the crowds by exploring beautifully restored historical buildings and even a green oasis of botanical gardens.
How to get there
- Central • 2 min walk
- Hong Kong • 4 min walk
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- Farooq SDubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributionsWhat a long escalator in the worldThe escalator was so so long and when I reached on the top of escalator, there was a beautiful spot called Tai Kwun. I could feel British vibe there at the same time, it was quite. I guess this place must be great to have brunch. Loved it.Visited January 2024Traveled soloWritten February 13, 2024
- L18SUMStirling, United Kingdom2,140 contributionsUniqueOur family of two adults, a 9 year old and a 6 year old visited Hong Kong during the busy Chinese New Year holidays. We took the Star Ferry (see my separate review) from Kowloon where we were staying to Central pier and walked to the Mid level escalators en route to lunch at Mak's Noodles on Wellington Street. The escalators are unique and though we just took one journey up to Wellington Street, the kids were amazed by an outdoor escalator. It was a welcome alternative to the steps for young children with tired legs! Enjoy.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 24, 2024
- Kwai Yin LSingapore, Singapore417 contributionsIt's a nice experience to roam 'around' the escalatorThe starting point of the escalator is from The Central Market (2nd floor). It's not steep, and it's divided into sections. At each section break, there are either lifts or staircase where we can exit from the staircase to walk around to explore the area. From here, we can reach the Tai Kwun from one of the sections. At a certain section, we can also reach Lan Kwai Fong, Graham Street, and Hollywood stretch to see murals.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 8, 2024
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Michael K
San Jose, CA1,144 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This is a life saver for those who want to reach mid level streets from Central. Note that the escalators go uphill from 10 am to midnight only. Avoid the time period from 6 am to 10 am as the escalators go downhill for the benefit of the commuters.
Written October 30, 2024
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akio9jp
Narita, Japan18,969 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
It's a very steep hill, so it's helpful to have an escalator. It's also covered so you don't get wet in the rain. Also, escalators in Hong Kong, including those in stations and shopping facilities, move faster than those in Japan, so if you get too fascinated by the view, you're likely to trip at the bottom.
Also, it seems there's a custom of leaving the left side open for people in a hurry and standing on the right, and it seems that the "Kansai rule" applies here, rather than what would be called the "Kanto rule" in Japan.
Also, it seems there's a custom of leaving the left side open for people in a hurry and standing on the right, and it seems that the "Kansai rule" applies here, rather than what would be called the "Kanto rule" in Japan.
Written October 23, 2023
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Susan C
Melbourne, Australia1,538 contributions
Jan 2023
A friend introduced me to the Mid-levels covered escalator which runs from Central up to the Mid-levels which I thoroughly enjoyed because it was just so different to anything else I have seen and it also saved me from walking up the hill. We were able to visit Hollywood Rd (including Man Mo temple), Cat Street and Tai Kwan using the escalator and often got views of the shops on the second and sometimes third floors. We travelled after 10 am so it was always travelling upwards but I didn't find it hard to walk back down. It was approaching Lunar New Year so the escalator was decorated in festive lighting and, at night, that was especially beautiful. It is commonly used by everyone and is free.
Written February 27, 2023
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Abovetheclouds
2,483 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
I have been to Hong Kong a few times but never done this. So cool. Highly recommend. Great way to see the Central area and then some of the residential areas. Took me maybe fifteen to twenty minutes with a few stops to take photographs. I really enjoyed it. A few tips. If you go right to the end, you will end at Conduit Road. It does not end at the Peak Tram. This is around a twenty minute walk from there. My plan was to then get a MTR from the end at Conduit Road but there wasn't one near there, so I needed to walk back down to Central. This was fine but be mindful if you have children or can't walk, it takes around twenty minutes to walk or slightly less but you are going downhill and there are stairs. Some of the paving is uneven too. You cannot take the escalator back. I would highly recommend going to the end. Unique!
Written October 29, 2024
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Quang Kiet Le
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1,165 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Possibly the longest escalator in Hong Kong, easily connecting so many nice places, for locals and tourists in the Central. Also easy to get in and alight. Took about 8 minutes to complete the ride with the final destination is Tai Kwun. Please be mindful that it is a one-way ride, only going up.
Written December 17, 2024
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Farooq S
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
The escalator was so so long and when I reached on the top of escalator, there was a beautiful spot called Tai Kwun. I could feel British vibe there at the same time, it was quite. I guess this place must be great to have brunch. Loved it.
Written February 13, 2024
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J Steiner
Hong Kong, China191 contributions
Sep 2020
My main method of commuting to work.
This is the longest outdoor covered escalator in the world I believe. Opened in 1993 and is a convenient way to get from Mid-Levels to Central, rain or shine. Even during a typhoon, you can still go to work. It ends at Conduit Road and you can access the peak trail from there. So convenient.
This is the longest outdoor covered escalator in the world I believe. Opened in 1993 and is a convenient way to get from Mid-Levels to Central, rain or shine. Even during a typhoon, you can still go to work. It ends at Conduit Road and you can access the peak trail from there. So convenient.
Written September 23, 2020
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Giles P
Nottingham, UK62 contributions
Mar 2023
Returned to Hong Kong after 4 years away - the escalators are a great way to get up and down to Central from Mid-Levels, where I was staying. Handy restaurants and shops (an M&S) run either side. Just as fun and useful as ever
Written April 2, 2023
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Tenpura
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
They say it's the longest in the world.
It's been cut off a few times along the way.
I thought it was something to keep riding.
That's my mistake, but I'm sorry.
Also, if the entrance is to go by Google Maps
I couldn't find any.
You should look at the information about the people who have gone.
It's been cut off a few times along the way.
I thought it was something to keep riding.
That's my mistake, but I'm sorry.
Also, if the entrance is to go by Google Maps
I couldn't find any.
You should look at the information about the people who have gone.
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Written June 29, 2024
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Patrice
Dublin, Ireland186 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Got the MTR to Central station, when you exit keep an eye out for the small mountain emblem signs. The starting point of the escalators is between Jubilee street and Queen Victoria Street.
The escalator is an easy going pace that gives you an enjoyable passing view of everyday life of Hong Kongers as well as an awareness of the pretentious exploits of expats.
There are many points where you can drop off. Otherwise it should take no more than 20 minutes from start to finish at a non rushed pace.
The etiquette from what I saw was to stand on the right of the escalators and keep the left side clear for those in a hurry.
The escalators end at Conduit Road, take a left and follow the signs to the Zoological and Botanical Gardens (free entry). When exiting the Zoo you will find your way onto Garden Road, make your way down hill and you will find the base entrance to the Peak Tram.
The escalator is an easy going pace that gives you an enjoyable passing view of everyday life of Hong Kongers as well as an awareness of the pretentious exploits of expats.
There are many points where you can drop off. Otherwise it should take no more than 20 minutes from start to finish at a non rushed pace.
The etiquette from what I saw was to stand on the right of the escalators and keep the left side clear for those in a hurry.
The escalators end at Conduit Road, take a left and follow the signs to the Zoological and Botanical Gardens (free entry). When exiting the Zoo you will find your way onto Garden Road, make your way down hill and you will find the base entrance to the Peak Tram.
Written June 9, 2015
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We are staying at Upper House. Is this near the Escalator. I hear you can get to good bars and restaurants as well as some quirky shopping streets. Can somebody give me some tips on where to go.
Written October 17, 2016
From where your staying in Admiralty you can walk from your accommodation down to the main drag where the trams run get on a tram going left towards central and get off at the Hang Seng bank HQ here, look up and you will see two tubular enclosed walkway bridges, take any of the stairs upto them and if you follow the crowd that is heading towards the hillside you will find yourself on the start of the many escalators (they only go one way, which during the day, is uphill) you can get off at numerous cross streets to look around, you will find a suitable route down again or jump on a bus at conduit street (bus 3 I think) back down to central via admiralty.
Written October 23, 2016
Hi - I'm going stay at Robinson Road, almost at the end of the escalator while going up. Is it safe taking escalator in late night? Thanks!
Written July 22, 2016
Hi there
It is as safe as it can get
With this crazy world at present everything can go wrong
But Hong Kong in general is very safe
They have very strict laws and a very low crime rate
Please keep in mind the escalators are going
Downhill from 6 am till 10 am
Uphill from 10 am till midnight
Have a great holiday in Hong Kong
😀
Written July 23, 2016
How did you find the entrance to the escalators at the bottom. I believe its hard to find.
Written January 12, 2016
There are tourist direction sign at almost every crossroad in Hongkong.
Exit D2 of "Central" and then turn right, turn left (in front of Swatch store), turn right and go straight for about 500 m.
Written March 23, 2016
So this escalator leads up to mid level. What can we find at the end of the escalator? Any famous attractions or landmarks? Because I dont think im gonna walk down the stairs..
Written November 18, 2015
There are 2 places I think are worth visiting. First is Dr Sun Yat Sen's Museum. The other is the Chinese Museum of Medical Science, which is supposed to have a great collection of traditional Chinese remedies and paraphernalia and their uses. During my 3 days in Hong Kong, it was impossible for me to coordinate opening days so I could see both, so I chose Dr Sun Yat Sen's, which BTW has an interesting link to the Mormons. Trip Advisor won't let me paste website links, but you can easily google both places. There is also good public transportation to/from and nearby both, altho cuz of the steep grade necessarily go in a roundabout way. Both places are within a couple blocks of each other, so you can easily walk from one to the other, providing you have a good map and don't get lost.
Written November 18, 2015
So this escalator leads up to mid level. What can we find at the end of the escalator? Any famous attractions or landmarks? Because I dont think im gonna walk down the stairs..
Written November 18, 2015
We don't have much time take this escalator all the way to the end, you can stop by the famous Soho area in central, you can find lots of bars, restaurants there, if you interest antique stores, stop at upper Central - Hollywood street, you can visit Temple there, just pick a section to explore the local people lifestyle.
Written November 19, 2015
Is this just an escalator or is there a walking route (steps) next to it? For example can you ride up then walk back down?
Written September 9, 2015
The walkway is all the way
It is a main pedestrian route to the city, with the escalators bringing assistance, you can do the whole route next to the escalators
Written September 10, 2015
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