vii) SoHo Mid level Escalator
The Mid-Level Escalator is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world, and it is totally unique, this is how thousands of Hong Kongers commute every day to work. The escalator connects Central and Western Districts, with the SoHo and residential districts of the Mid-levels, from Queen's Road to Conduit Road.
The escalator system is 800 metres (2,600 ft) long with a vertical climb of 135 metres (443 ft). The total travel time is twenty minutes, but most people walk while the escalator moves to shorten their trip. Due to the geographical situation, the same distance is equivalent to several miles of zigzagging roads if travelling by car. It consists of 18 escalators and three inclined moving walkways.
The one-way escalators and moving walkways run downhill from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then uphill from 10 a.m. to midnight daily. Impressive right? Apart from serving as a method of transporting, the system is also a tourist attraction and has restaurants, bars, and shops lining its route.
Direction :
i) Take tram to Pottinger Street (74W-Westbound) or Pedder Street (25E-Eastbound)
ii) Follow the signboard to Mid-levels Escalator. As the SoHo escalator stretches along 800 metres, you can easily find the entrance on each road it passes, often on both sides of the road.
Continued from my last post where we had lunch and prayed at Ammar Mosque, after rested a little bit we started our tour around 4pm. We walked back to Tonnochy Tram Station (52W) and took Westbound tram from there to Pottinger Street (74W).
The tram ride took about 10 minutes and once arrived, we alighted from the tram and walked to the escalator.
And here I was... Stepping in the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world!!
Even though this is not a "tourist attraction", it does give you a very peculiar insight into every day Hong Kong life. This is due to the fact that it has opened up the SoHo area, allowing for shops/bars/restaurants to open along the route.
Taking you from the shimmering glass and steel towers of Central, through the little alleys, stalls and coffee shops popular with the working masses, spread along the route.
We got off and walked down the elevator to stroll along the street under the escalator.
To sum it all, even it just a short trip, it is well worth experiencing. Definitely a different part of Hong Kong to experience. Next, we walked to find a nearest tram station.
Our next destination can be considered as highlight of the day. I'm not gonna to spill the bean right now. Lets make all of you guessing first ok :D We finally arrived at Jubilee Street Station and waited for the tram.
And the train approaching...........
So as ussual, I stop my writing here. To be continued on next post for my next and final place of visit ok.
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Preparation
Day 0 – Departure to Hong Kong and First Night at Chungking Mansion
Day 1 – Star Ferry Ride from Kowloon to HK Island
Day 1 – HKCEC and Golden Bauhinia Square
Day 1 – Repulse Bay and Stanley Village
Day 1 – Lunch at Islamic Muslim Centre, Ammar Mosque and Tram Ride
Day 1 – The Peak Tram and Night at Victoria Peak (Sky Terrace 428)
Day 1 – End of Day 1
MACAU Day Trip
Day 2 – Journey to Macau by TurboJET Ferry
Day 2 – The Venetian, Macao
Day 2 – City Of Dreams and Hard Rock Hotel
Day 2 – The Galaxy Macau
Day 2 – Grand Lisboa and Senado Square
Day 2 – The Ruins of St. Paul’s
Day 2 – Macau back to Hong Kong
Shenzhen Day Trip
Day 3 – Starting Journey to Shenzhen, China from Hong Kong
Day 3 – Window of The World
Day 3 – Shopping at Shenzhen and back to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trip Continues
Day 4 – Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island
Day 4 – Aberdeen Floating Village and Jumbo Kingdom
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 1
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 2
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 3
Day 5 – Shopping at Ladies Market, Mongkok
Last Day – Avenue of Star
Last Day – HK Museums, 1881 Heritage and Back to Malaysia
Total Expenses
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