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Top 10 Cities with the Longest Underground Shopping Networks Globally

This ranking evaluates cities based on the total cumulative length of their underground shopping and pedestrian networks. As benchmarks of high-density urban planning, these underground systems alleviate surface traffic congestion and provide critical commercial connectivity, especially in regions with extreme weather, serving as a core metric of modern urban infrastructure.

Current #1
Toronto

Interesting Facts & Summary

Toronto tops the list with its iconic PATH underground walkway, which functions more as an 'underground city' than a simple street, spanning a massive 30-kilometer maze.

  • Data Comparison: With over 400,000 square meters of retail space, the PATH connects 75 office towers, 6 subway stations, and thousands of dining options. It holds the Guinness World Record for the largest underground shopping complex globally.
  • Fun Fact: To escape the harsh Canadian winters, over 200,000 commuters use this network daily to traverse the city entirely underground. While many cities feature underground malls, the PATH is unique for being a fully functional, climate-controlled urban infrastructure that sustains the city's activity throughout the year.
RankCity NameTotal Length (km)Representative System
Toronto
30PATH Underground Walkway
Montreal
25RÉSO (Underground City)
Hong Kong
20Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and connected underground spaces
4
Houston
12Houston Downtown Tunnel System
5
Seoul
10.5Seoul Integrated Underground Malls
6
Tokyo
9.8Shinjuku Station Underground Network
7
Sapporo
8.5Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space
8
Beijing
7.5Xidan-Joy City Connection
9
Shanghai
7.2People's Square to Lujiazui Underground Network
10
Atlanta
6Underground Atlanta

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