Escalators

Rainy afternoon in Hong Kong

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September 12th 2014
Geo: 22.2894, 114.148Today we visited the Central Mid Level Escalators and Walking System. It was built in 1993 and is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world. The entire systems covers 800 metres or 2600 feet in distance. We took the escalators up and then walked back down. From 6 am till 10 am it runs downhill and then from 10:30 am till late at night it runs uphill. We then ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more