Shau Kei Wan Road (), formerly known as Shaukiwan Road, is the main road in Shau Kei Wan and

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History

The road was originally a main road lying on the north coast of

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from

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to Shau Kei Wan, passing through North Point,

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and

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. In 1935, the section between the east end of

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in Causeway Bay and

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near the East Gate of Taikoo Dockyard (present-day

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) was renamed to King's Road for the silver jubilee of the ascendent of

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. At the same time, the section from the junction of Causeway Road and King's Road to

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was renamed as Electric Road while the section between King's Road and Electric Road was renamed

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Features

The road is shared by Hong Kong Tramways tram tracks.

References

External links

Google Maps of Shau Kei Wan Road
Roads on Hong Kong Island Sai Wan Ho Shau Kei Wan Hong Kong Tramways {{HK-road-stub

History

Features

See also

References

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