Anderson Road
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Anderson Road is a road
on the eastern border of the New Territories
and New Kowloon
in Hong Kong
. It starts near the junction of Clear Water Bay Road
and New Clear Water Bay Road, above Shun Lee Estate, and runs southeast windingly to Tsiu Lan Shue (蕉欄樹) and continues eastward on the hills above Sau Mau Ping
, and finally ends Po Lam Road
in Ma Yau Tong
.
The east side of road is a hill of Tai Sheng Tok. The hill top become a large quarry
, Anderson Road Quarry, and was removed over years. The quarry, together with those in Shek O
and Lam Tei
, are only three quarries still operating in Hong Kong. As the quarry is on the ridge surrounding Kowloon
, it is considered that the quarry damages the beauty and the fungshui of Victoria Harbour
. Recovering effort, including plantation, is in progress.
after British got the lease of New Territories from Qing in 1899. It is named after William John Anderson, Controller of Stores in Government Supplies of Hong Kong Government.
The original road was more longer than its present. After reaching Lau Tong, present-day Ma Yau Tong, it ran south to west slope of Black Hill and Hai Wan (present-day Chiu Keng Wan Shan). It further went south to near the top of Devil's Peak
and ended near Sam Ka Tsun (present-day Sam Ka Tsuen). This road section later partly overlapped with the Stage 3 of Wilson Trail
.
The road was commented in military as a road suitable for man-handled guns.
<->Choi Hung) at 1996, there is no any public transports by way of Anderson Road. However, you may take the buses which will go to the destination via Po Lam Road
or Clear Water Bay Road
and get off at Anderson Road bus stop.
Road
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
on the eastern border of the New Territories
New Territories
New Territories is one of the three main regions of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong's territory. Historically, it is the region described in The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory...
and New Kowloon
New Kowloon
New Kowloon is an area in Kowloon, Hong Kong, bounded in the south by Boundary Street, and in the north by the ranges of the Lion Rock, Beacon Hill, Tate's Cairn and Kowloon Peak...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It starts near the junction of Clear Water Bay Road
Clear Water Bay Road
Clear Water Bay Road is a major road from a complex interchange in Ngau Chi Wan to a dead end in Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung. It also is a route to Sai Kung Town and Tseung Kwan O via Hang Hau Road and Hiram's Highway respectively...
and New Clear Water Bay Road, above Shun Lee Estate, and runs southeast windingly to Tsiu Lan Shue (蕉欄樹) and continues eastward on the hills above Sau Mau Ping
Sau Mau Ping
Sau Mau Ping is an area in eastern New Kowloon, Hong Kong.Its Chinese name was formerly So Mau Ping , but this was often mis-rendered So Mo Ping , meaning a place to 'visit one's ancestors'. In fact, during World War II, much of the area was used as a cemetery...
, and finally ends Po Lam Road
Po Lam Road
Po Lam Road is a road in Hong Kong that links Sau Mau Ping in New Kowloon and the new town of Tseung Kwan O in the New Territories.-History:...
in Ma Yau Tong
Ma Yau Tong
Ma Yau Tong is an area on a mountain pass between Po Lam of Tseung Kwan O New Town and Lam Tin of urban New Kowloon in Hong Kong. It is named after the village of the same name. It is known as Lau Tong and Ma Lau Tong in early 20th Century maps...
.
The east side of road is a hill of Tai Sheng Tok. The hill top become a large quarry
Quarry
A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted. Quarries are generally used for extracting building materials, such as dimension stone, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, and gravel. They are often collocated with concrete and asphalt plants due to the requirement...
, Anderson Road Quarry, and was removed over years. The quarry, together with those in Shek O
Shek O
Shek O is a beachside village located on the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of Southern District. The scenery of Shek O is the setting of numerous Cantopop music videos.-Geography:...
and Lam Tei
Lam Tei
Lam Tei is an area in the Tuen Mun District, New Territories, Hong Kong. The region lies at the north end of Tuen Mun city. It is highly rural, with Miu Fat Monastery being a landmark of the region. The Sherwood and Botania Villa are two residential estate in Lam Tei.-Transportation:Lam Tei is...
, are only three quarries still operating in Hong Kong. As the quarry is on the ridge surrounding Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south. It had a population of...
, it is considered that the quarry damages the beauty and the fungshui of Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...
. Recovering effort, including plantation, is in progress.
History
The road is one of earliest roads that built by British ArmyBritish Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
after British got the lease of New Territories from Qing in 1899. It is named after William John Anderson, Controller of Stores in Government Supplies of Hong Kong Government.
The original road was more longer than its present. After reaching Lau Tong, present-day Ma Yau Tong, it ran south to west slope of Black Hill and Hai Wan (present-day Chiu Keng Wan Shan). It further went south to near the top of Devil's Peak
Devil's Peak, Hong Kong
Devil's Peak is the peak besides Lei Yue Mun on New Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area around the peak was garrisoned by the British Army or local pirates to control the passage of Lei Yue Mun, which is an important nautical passage in South China. The remains of a redoubt and batteries are still...
and ended near Sam Ka Tsun (present-day Sam Ka Tsuen). This road section later partly overlapped with the Stage 3 of Wilson Trail
Wilson Trail
The Wilson Trail is a 78 km long-distance footpath in Hong Kong, only 15 km run through non-park countryside or other areas. It was named after David Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn, who was Governor of Hong Kong from 1987 to 1992. The Wilson Trail was developed by Friends of the...
.
The road was commented in military as a road suitable for man-handled guns.
Facilities
Only few stores, farmlands, the quarry, warehouses are located beside the road. Haven of Hope Sunnyside School is sited on the Po Lam end of the road.Public Transports
Since the cancellation of KMB Bus Route 90 (Tiu Keng LengTiu Keng Leng
Tiu Keng Leng is an area of Hong Kong in the Sai Kung District adjacent to Tseung Kwan O .-History:...
<->Choi Hung) at 1996, there is no any public transports by way of Anderson Road. However, you may take the buses which will go to the destination via Po Lam Road
Po Lam Road
Po Lam Road is a road in Hong Kong that links Sau Mau Ping in New Kowloon and the new town of Tseung Kwan O in the New Territories.-History:...
or Clear Water Bay Road
Clear Water Bay Road
Clear Water Bay Road is a major road from a complex interchange in Ngau Chi Wan to a dead end in Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung. It also is a route to Sai Kung Town and Tseung Kwan O via Hang Hau Road and Hiram's Highway respectively...
and get off at Anderson Road bus stop.