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China have installed these massive escalators to save hikers the effort of hiking a mountain
The trend of building mountainside escalators in China shows no signs of slowing down! A new 1,100-foot-long escalator has been constructed on Tianyu Mountain in Zhejiang Province, costing $2.2 million (£1.6 million). The ride, which cools visitors with a mist, takes them close to the summit. The escalator provides an alternative to a 50-minute hike up a three-kilometer road, with the ride lasting just 10 minutes and costing 30 yuan ($4.32/£3.30). It has quickly become popula

Our Hidden Earth
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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