World's Shortest And Longest Escalators Successfully Suspicious World's Attention

The longest and shortest escalator in the world (Daily Mail)

JAKARTA - Escalators are one of the most common forms of vertical transportation used in high-rise buildings, shopping centers, and train stations. Escalators have various sizes and designs that suit functional and aesthetic needs.

However, there are two escalators in the world that have managed to attract the attention of many people because the length is so unique up to the top of the mountain. In addition, there is also the shortest escalator in the world. The difference between the two escalators has succeeded in attracting public attention.

Reported by VOI from the Daily Mail page on Thursday, February 6, the world's shortest escalator has only five steps and takes just six seconds to travel. Located in the Okayaya More shopping center in Kawasaki-Shi, Japan, this mini escalator is known as Petit Calator.

With a height of only 83.4 cm and a very short length, this escalator has almost no function other than being the social appeal of the media.

This escalator was built in 1989, along with the opening of an underground alley connecting the Okayaya More shopping center with the Azalea mall located not far from there.

However, this escalator actually doesn't connect any floors. Visitors who rise still have to use a small ladder to reach the next floor, making this escalator quite useless in terms of functionality.

However, this small escalator has several privileges. First, he holds the Guinness World Records title as the shortest escalator in the world, an award he has won for more than 30 years.

In addition, this escalator is very popular on social media and is loved by local residents, and is visited by many tourists from abroad who want to see its uniqueness.

For those of you who prefer long escalators, don't worry. In China, there is a giant escalator that takes visitors to the top of Mount Tianyu. This escalator has a length of 688 meters and costs around USD 2.2 million or IDR 35 billion.

Uniquely, during the trip, this escalator also sprayed fog to keep passengers comfortable. With a ticket price of around USD 4.32 or IDR 70 thousand. You can enjoy a 10-minute journey to the top of the mountain as high as 980 feet.

Not only that, China also has an Enshi Bunker Escalator, which takes 18 minutes from the start of the trip. This escalator is capable of transporting about 7,300 people per hour. This makes it the main choice for tourists who want to enjoy the comfort of the journey down the valley.

Meanwhile, mini-escalator in Japan remains an attracting phenomenon, both for local residents and international visitors. Even though it is only a small escalator with a limited function, Petit Calator shows how something small can become very well known in cyberspace.