Observatory Road is one of the oldest roads 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...

, and has existed since 1883. It is called so because this is where the Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong Observatory is a department of the Hong Kong government. The Observatory forecasts weather and issues warnings on weather-related hazards...

 was constructed. The Observatory is still in operation and provides updated typhoon information and other services for the Northwest Pacific area.

Observatory Road is located in the Tsim Sha Tsui

Tsim Sha Tsui

Tsim Sha Tsui , often abbreviated as TST, is an urbanized area in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a piece of land reclaimed from the Hung Hom Bay now east of Tsim Sha Tsui...

 area of the Kowloon Peninsula

Kowloon Peninsula

The Kowloon Peninsula is a peninsula that forms the southern part of the main landmass in the territory of Hong Kong. The Kowloon Peninsula and the area of New Kowloon are collectively known as Kowloon....

 and is about 200 metres in length. Despite its relatively short length, however, it is a significant historical area especially since some buildings from the old era still stand alongside the newer imposing structures of modern Kowloon. The road runs uphills and downhills on the Observatory Hill

Observatory Hill, Hong Kong

Observatory Hill , formerly known as Elgin Hill , is a hill where the Hong Kong Observatory is sited. Observatory Road is a road passing through Hong Kong Observatory from east to west. On both its south slope Knutsford Terrace and north slope Hillwood Road are full of foreign restaurants, pubs...

.

Observatory Road connects to Chatham Road South at one end and Nathan Road at the other. The part of the Road crossing the Hong Kong Observatory compound is not open to the public. Among the other familiar places around this area are the Hong Kong Museum of History

Hong Kong Museum of History

The Hong Kong Museum of History is a museum which preserves Hong Kong's historical and cultural heritage. It is located next to the Hong Kong Science Museum....

, the Science Museum

Hong Kong Science Museum

The Hong Kong Science Museum is a science-themed museum in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong, located next to the Hong Kong Museum of History.The museum has a DC3 airliner suspended from the ceiling....

, Energy Plaza with its Clock Fountain, Miramar Shopping Centre

Miramar Shopping Centre

Miramar Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is located at 132-134 Nathan Road, at the corner with Kimberley Road. It has 6 retail floors, a 7-level annexed podium and 400,000sq.ft...

, Ramada Hotel

Ramada

Ramada is a hotel chain owned and operated by Wyndham Worldwide.- History :The lodging chain was founded in 1953 by longtime Chicago restaurateur Marion W...

, and of course, the Hong Kong Observatory itself.

External links

• Google Maps of Observatory Road