Kennedy Road, Hong Kong


Kennedy Road is a road in the Mid-levels on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is named after Arthur Kennedy, the seventh governor of Hong Kong.

History

At the time of construction in 1876
, it was the second major east–west route from the sea, in the local area. Thus being nicknamed second road.

Location

Starting from Garden Road in the west, it goes past St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong Park and Hopewell Centre and ends at the junction with Queen's Road East near Morrison Hill in Wan Chai.

Features

The Kennedy Road station of the Peak Tram is located on Kennedy Road.
Other forms of public transportation near or in Kennedy Road include: