Wong Nai Chung Gap Road Explained

Wong Nai Chung Gap Road should not be confused with Wong Nai Chung Road.

Wong Nai Chung Gap Road
Namesake:Wong Nai Chung Gap
Length Km:1.2
Location:Hong Kong
Direction A:Southeast
Terminus A:Deep Water Bay Road and Repulse Bay Road near Wong Nai Chung Reservoir
Direction B:Northwest
Terminus B:Tai Hang Road and Stubbs Road
Inauguration Date:7th October 1932
Order:ts
T:黃泥涌峽道
J:Wong4 nai4 chung1 hap6 dou6
P:Huángníchōngxiá dào

Wong Nai Chung Gap Road 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

Intersecting roads

Roads are listed north to south.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wong Nai Chung Gap Trail - Hong Kong's Battlefield Trail | Drone & DSLR. 23 August 2023.
  2. Web site: How to hike the historic Wong Nai Chung Gap Trail. Localiiz. 23 August 2023.
  3. Web site: [歷史遊踪 x 週末行山] 黃泥涌峽看香港保衛戰 | Fitz 運動平台]. 22 December 2016. fitz.hk. 23 August 2023.