The Central–Mid-Levels escalator and walkway system in Hong Kong is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world at more than 800 meters long, with an elevation of more than 135 meters from bottom to top. Alongside the skyscrapers, Central is also home to temples and traditional buildings that have a long history. As Hong Kong marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China, these photos offer a glimpse of the harmony between modernization and traditional that has been achieved in the Central area. (Photo: China News Service/Hong Shaokui)
