"The Goddess Escalator in Wushan, in China's Chongqing municipality, has been recognised as the world's longest escalator at 905 metres. It links the city centre with areas across the Yangtze River, cutting the journey from nearby rural communities from about an hour to around 20 minutes. Footage filmed on Friday shows the majestic structure, with glass walls flanking the escalators, a central staircase, and circular overpasses that ease pedestrian movement while enhancing the system's overall aesthetic. "For commuting, it now only takes 20 minutes to get to work [...] Everyone chooses to take the escalator now, whereas before we had to walk. Now, the elderly and out-of-town tourists all come here to "check-in"; there are so many of them," shared a citizen. "Tourists from all over come to check it out. I also see many foreigners coming here, and they all say they are very pleasantly surprised and amazed," added an escalator staff. Opened during Lunar New Year celebrations, the system runs along Goddess Avenue, climbing 242 metres. It comprises 21 escalators, eight elevators, four moving walkways and several pedestrian bridges, with glass panels preserving panoramic views of the surrounding gorges, according to media reports. Chongqing, often called China's 'Mountain City,' is characterised by steep hills, ridges and cliffs and has gained recognition for innovative transport systems adapted to its challenging terrain."