Jubilee Street, Hong Kong Explained

Jubilee Street is a historical main street in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Jubilee Street was named for the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign in 1887.[1]

History

The street used to run along the waterfront and the street was also known for the Jubilee Street Pier. The pier was demolished in 1994 following further land reclamation.[2]

Features

The street links Queen's Road Central, Des Voeux Road Central and Connaught Road Central. Central Market and the headquarters of Hang Seng Bank are located there. One of the entrance of The Center leads to the street.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Signs of a Colonial Era. Yanne. Andrew. Heller. Gillis. 2009. Hong Kong University Press. 8 . 9789622099449.
  2. News: 1953年的統一碼頭. Wen Wei Po. 6 January 2009. 10 June 2021.