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March 16, 2026
The World's Longest Escalator is in China, Here's How Long It Is
They are called the Wushan Goddess Escalator and were opened to the public on February 17, 2026, during the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
TL;DR
- China has constructed the world's longest escalator, named the Wushan Goddess Escalator.
- The escalator measures 905 meters in length and reaches a height of 242 meters.
- It connects two settlements in the Wushan area of Chongqing, reducing travel time from one hour to 20 minutes.
- The system comprises 21 sets of escalators, eight elevators, four moving belts, two pedestrian bridges, and two overpasses.
- The project was built along the vertical axis of Goddess Avenue in the Gaotong area.
- The escalator is expected to facilitate easier commutes for residents and attract tourists to view the Wu Gorge and the Three Gorges landscapes.
- During its trial phase, the ride costs 3 yuan (approximately 40 US cents).