Crown Escalator
"Asia's longest single urban escalator, plunging 112 meters down a steep shaft to connect the upper city with the lower train station."
Pratique
Budget (¥2)
Vibe
Utilitarian and Dizzying
Duration
15 minutes
Best For
Transit fans
L'Histoire
Built to replace a grueling 30-minute hike up winding stone stairs, it functions as a vital, high-speed commuter artery for the local workforce.
Secret Local
"Pay the ¥2 fare via Alipay. Stand strictly on the right; the left is for locals sprinting to catch trains. The steep angle induces vertigo, so hold the handrail tightly."
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