Shau Kei Wan Road
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Shau Kei Wan Road formerly known as Shaukiwan Road, is the main road in Shau Kei Wan
and Sai Wan Ho
, Hong Kong
.
from Causeway Bay
to Shau Kei Wan, passing through North Point
, Tsat Tsz Mui
and Quarry Bay
.
In 1935, the section between the east end of Causeway Road
in Causeway Bay and Tai Kat Street near the East Gate of Taikoo Dockyard
(present-day Taikoo Shing
) was renamed to King's Road
for the silver jubilee
of the ascendent of George V of the United Kingdom
. At the same time, the section from the junction of Causeway Road and King's Road to Power Street was renamed as Electric Road
while the section between King's Road and Electric Road as Tung Lo Wan Road
.
Shau Kei Wan
Shau 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...
and Sai Wan Ho
Sai Wan Ho
Sai Wan Ho is a primarily residential area on the northeastern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, between Quarry Bay and Shau Kei Wan. It is part of the Eastern District, and is administered together with surrounding areas under the Eastern District Council.-Location:Sai Wan Ho is conventionally...
, 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...
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History
The road was originally a main road lying on the north coast of Hong Kong IslandHong 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...
from Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, located on the Hong Kong Island, and covering parts of Wan Chai and Eastern districts. The Chinese name is also romanized as Tung Lo Wan as in Tung Lo Wan Road...
to Shau Kei Wan, passing through North Point
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...
, Tsat Tsz Mui
Tsat Tsz Mui
Tsat Tsz Mui is an area in the east portion of North Point, near Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. It is around the Tsat Tsz Mui Road. It was formerly a village.-Name:...
and Quarry Bay
Quarry Bay
Quarry Bay is an area beneath Mount Parker in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. The western portion of the area was also formerly known as Lai Chi...
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In 1935, the section between the east end of Causeway Road
Causeway Road
Causeway Road is a main road in Hong Kong. Situated in Causeway Bay, it joins Yee Wo Street in the west and King's Road. It is a boundary of Eastern District and Wan Chai District...
in Causeway Bay and Tai Kat Street near the East Gate of Taikoo Dockyard
Taikoo Dockyard
Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering Company was a dockyard located in the present-day Taikoo Shing and part of Taikoo Place of Quarry Bay on the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong.-History:...
(present-day Taikoo Shing
Taikoo Shing
Taikoo Shing, or Tai Koo Shing , is a private residential in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It forms a part of the Swire Properties's Island East residential and retail branding, along with TaiKoo Place, the adjacent Cityplaza retail and office complex and EAST, a lifestyle business...
) was renamed to King's Road
King's Road, Hong Kong
King's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
for the silver jubilee
Silver Jubilee
A Silver Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 25th anniversary. The anniversary celebrations can be of a wedding anniversary, ruling anniversary or anything that has completed a 25 year mark...
of the ascendent of George V of the United Kingdom
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
. At the same time, the section from the junction of Causeway Road and King's Road to Power Street was renamed as Electric Road
Electric Road
Electric Road is a road in North Point on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. Its spans from Fortress Hill of North Point and Tin Hau area of Causeway Bay. The road connects east onto Java Road.-History:...
while the section between King's Road and Electric Road as Tung Lo Wan Road
Tung Lo Wan Road
Tung Lo Wan Road is a road in Causeway Bay and Tai Hang on the north side of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. The road joins east with King's Road, Tin Hau Temple Road, Causeway Road and west with Yee Wo Street, Irving Street, Leighton Road and Causeway Road.The road draws the early shore line in...
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