King's Road

King's Road is a major east-west thoroughfare that extends approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) from Causeway Bay to Sai Wan Ho, passing through densely populated residential and commercial neighborhoods with high-rise buildings, shopping centers, and local markets lining both sides of the wide lanes.

Originally part of Shaukiwan Road, this street was renamed in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V's reign, reflecting Hong Kong's colonial history and the British tradition of naming major routes after monarchs and important royal events during that administrative period.

Known locally by its Chinese name 英皇道, which translates to Royal Emperor Road, this street preserves its colonial heritage while hosting traditional sites including the historic Sunbeam Theatre, Grade III heritage Quarry Bay School from the 1920s, and numerous temples that reflect the city's cultural evolution.

The thoroughfare is served by five MTR stations including Tin Hau, Fortress Hill, North Point, Quarry Bay, and Tai Koo, with Hong Kong Tramways running along its entire length and dedicated bus lanes providing convenient transportation options for residents and visitors traveling across the eastern districts.

Before the construction of the Island Eastern Corridor and the MTR Island line in the 1980s, city planners created underground tunnels beneath this road specifically to address severe traffic congestion problems and improve the flow of vehicles along this heavily used urban artery.