Braemar Hill
Encyclopedia
Braemar Hill is a hill at the south of North Point
on the Hong Kong Island
, Hong Kong
. The hill was likely named after the Scottish village of Braemar
by the British officials.
The district is largely residential. Choi Sai Woo Park
(賽西湖公園) is a recreational park on the hill. A private tertiary institution Hong Kong Shue Yan University along with Chinese International School
and Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten are located near the hilltop. Besides residential uses, this area has a lot of schools, some of which are quite well known in Hong Kong.
Because of its location and house pricing, Braemar Hills is considered as a upper-class neighborhood area.
North Point
North Point is a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. It is the northernmost point of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to both Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, and projecting toward Kowloon Bay. Fortress Hill occupies the western end of the North Point area.-History:In 1899, The...
on the Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The hill was likely named after the Scottish village of Braemar
Braemar
Braemar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, around west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. It is the closest significantly-sized settlement to the upper course of the River Dee sitting at an altitude of ....
by the British officials.
The district is largely residential. Choi Sai Woo Park
Choi Sai Woo Park
Choi Sai Woo Park is a park located near the top of Braemar Hill at Braemar Hill Road, Hong Kong. The park serves as a social hub for the neighbourhood.-Historic background:...
(賽西湖公園) is a recreational park on the hill. A private tertiary institution Hong Kong Shue Yan University along with Chinese International School
Chinese International School
Chinese International School is a private school offering the years Reception-Year 13 in Hong Kong. It is famous for its bilingual programme taught in English and Chinese , outstanding academic programme and excellent matriculation. Students come from diverse backgrounds, with over 30...
and Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten are located near the hilltop. Besides residential uses, this area has a lot of schools, some of which are quite well known in Hong Kong.
Housing estates
- Braemar Hill Mansion (賽西湖大廈)
- Sky Horizon (海天峰)
- Pacific Palisades (寶馬山花園)
- Braemar Heights
- Summit Court
- Coral Court
- Flora Garden
- Beverley Heights
- Oxford Court
Because of its location and house pricing, Braemar Hills is considered as a upper-class neighborhood area.
Buses
- 23B to Park Road (circular)
- 25 to Central Pier (circular)
- 25A to Wan ChaiWan ChaiWan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreHong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreThe Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld-Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial...
New Wing (circular) - 25C to Wan ChaiWan ChaiWan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreHong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreThe Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld-Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial...
New Wing (circular) - 27 to North PointNorth PointNorth Point is a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. It is the northernmost point of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to both Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, and projecting toward Kowloon Bay. Fortress Hill occupies the western end of the North Point area.-History:In 1899, The...
Pier - 41A from North PointNorth PointNorth Point is a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. It is the northernmost point of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to both Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, and projecting toward Kowloon Bay. Fortress Hill occupies the western end of the North Point area.-History:In 1899, The...
Pier to Wah Fu EstateWah Fu EstateWah Fu Estate is a public housing estate located by the Kellett Bay, Pok Fu Lam, Southern District, Hong Kong. It was built on a new town concept in 1967 and was renovated in around 2003...
(via Braemar Hill) - 81A from Hing Wah Estate to Lai Tak Estate (via Braemar Hill)
- 81S from Siu Sai WanSiu Sai WanSiu Sai Wan is a newly developed residential area in the northeastern part of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located in the eastern part of Chai Wan, and is administratively under the Eastern District. The population is about 80,000.-Location:...
(Harmony Garden) - 108 to Kowloon CityKowloon CityKowloon City is an area in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is named after the Kowloon Walled City, and is administratively part of Kowloon City District....
(Shing Tak Street) - 529 to Shau Kei WanShau Kei WanShau Kei Wan or Shaukeiwan, Shaukiwan is a town in Eastern District, Hong Kong. Literally, Shau Kei means a pail, and Wan implies that the town is developed along the coast. Nowadays it is a relatively densely populated town compared with some developing areas.-Name:The name Shau Kei Wan comes...
(circular) - 529P to Siu Sai WanSiu Sai WanSiu Sai Wan is a newly developed residential area in the northeastern part of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located in the eastern part of Chai Wan, and is administratively under the Eastern District. The population is about 80,000.-Location:...
(Island Resort)
Nearby hills
- Mount ParkerMount Parker, Hong KongMount Parker is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island after Victoria Peak . It is the 40th highest peak of the territory of Hong Kong.-Ecology:...
(柏架山) - Jardine's LookoutJardine's LookoutJardine's Lookout is a mountain and a residential area on the Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located Southeast of the Wan Chai district and South of the Tai Hang area, at an altitude of about 433 metres. Nearby hills include Mount Nicholson, Violet Hill and Mount Butler etc.It is named after...
(渣甸山)