Wong Nai Chung Gap Road
22°15′40″N 114°11′27″E / 22.261054°N 114.190731°E / 22.261054; 114.190731Southeast end Deep Water Bay Road and Repulse Bay Road near Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Northwest end Tai Hang Road and Stubbs Road Construction Inauguration 7th October 1932
| Wong Nai Chung Gap Road | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 黃泥涌峽道 | ||||||||||
| |||||||||||
Wong Nai Chung Gap Road (Chinese: 黃泥涌峽道) is a road in Wan Chai District and Southern District, located within Wong Nai Chung Gap within Hong Kong.
History
The road was built at the strategic pass on Hong Kong Island, named Wong Nai Chung Gap. It was a key road leading from Victoria Harbour towards Stanley and Wong Chuk Hang through this Gap before continuing along Repulse Bay Road down towards the south. It was the site of a major engagement during the Battle of Hong Kong during World War II. [1] [2]
The usage of the road decreased following the opening of the Aberdeen Tunnel, but is now a popular starting point for hikers hiking on the Wong Nai Chung Trail, Wilson Trail or towards Tai Tam. [3]
Structures
- The French International School of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Cricket Club
- St. John War Memorial
- Wong Nai Chung Reservoir
Intersecting roads
Roads are listed north to south.
- Tai Hang Road and Stubbs Road
- Deep Water Bay Road, Repulse Bay Road and Tai Tam Reservoir Road
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.
