The escalator is one of the common means of transportation found everywhere. Especially in structures like subways, department stores, and shopping malls where there are many stairs to climb, it is a facility easily encountered. Singapore, too, has escalators easily found in places like subways. However, Singapore’s escalators show some differences compared to those in South Korea. “Fast-paced escalators in ...
Frequently featured in 1990s Hong Kong films, it has become an iconic symbol of Hong Kong. It is the world’s longest outdoor escalator, known as the ‘Mid-level Escalator’. “Hong Kong, with its many hills, naturally offers many inclined paths. Many buildings are constructed on steep slopes, and you can find many buildings perched on hilltops. Due to the abundance of ...
In the youthful streets of Sinchon, where the universities in Seoul gather, there is a place that is small but reminiscent of Hong Kong. It’s the outdoor escalator. It bears a resemblance to Hong Kong’s famous “Mid-Levels Escalator,” although it naturally falls short in length compared to Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels Escalator. However, the atmosphere is quite similar. “Escalator Leading to ...