00:00In China, they've opened a record-breaking escalator that's 1,236 meters long,
00:05which leads straight to the top of Mount Linshan.
00:08It was built specifically for tourists,
00:10so they could reach the top without the exhausting two-hour climb.
00:14The project, called the Cloud Staircase,
00:17was developed as part of a national program to promote accessible tourism
00:21and cost China nearly $18 million.
00:24Linshan is known for its ancient landscapes and spiritual significance.
00:27It is a sacred place for both Taoism and Buddhism.
