Jardine's Lookout is named after William Jardine, founder of Jardine Matheson. It was from here, in the days of the sailing ships, that a watch was kept for the first glimpse of the sails of the firm's clippers coming from India and London. As soon as a vessel was signaled, a fast whaleboat was sent out to collect Jardines' mails. The correspondence was rushed back to the office so that the directors could have the first possible information on the world's markets. Jardine's Lookout was the sight of fierce conflict in the Battle of Hong Kong and particularly, the Battle of Wong Nai Chung Gap. The Hong Kong Volunteer Defense Corps and Middlesex Machine gunners manned two pillboxes and other areas defending the pass around Jardine's Catchwater, as well as Canadian Winnipeg Grenadiers defending the adjacent Mount Butler. Japanese forces, after landing on the North Shore of Hong Kong Island; used Sir Cecil's Ride and moved up to this pass midway up the lookout and were engaged by Commonwealth forces. The fighting was the preliminary conflict in the Battle of Wong Nai Chung Gap.
Residential area
Due to its scenic view and low population density, Jardine's Lookout has been considered an affluent neighbourhood. Residences situated there are amongst the most expensive of Hong Kong. The community mainly consists of highly-placed expatriates, government officials, and successful business people. The area has large detached houses in private lots and more moderate townhouses. Low-rise and high-rise apartments make up the rest of the community. In 2011, the area had a population of 15,533. This community is conveniently linked with public transportation and well-equipped with facilities. Jardine's Lookout is only a 10-minute drive to Central and 5-minute drive to Causeway Bay, where the Cross Harbor Tunnel is located, making the travel to the Kowloon easy. Jardine's Lookout has a grocery store, deli, florists, post office and many small provisions stores.
Located on Blue Pool Road, the Lycée Français International Victor Segalen, a French international school, maintains its Blue Pool Road campus, housing the administration and secondary school section, in Happy Valley. Located on Blue Pool Road, the Hong Kong Japanese School's Happy Valley Campus is in the community. The Happy Valley campus houses the primary education section. Located on Blue Pool Road, offers special education for children with mild intellectual disability.
Transport
There are taxis and buses that can bring residents to main districts in Hong Kong.
