Tong Shui Road is a road on the reclamation

Land reclamation in Hong Kong

Land is in short supply in Hong Kong, and land reclamation has been conducted there since the mid-19th century.-Projects:One of the earliest and famous project was the Praya Reclamation Scheme, which added 50 to of land in 1890 during the second phase of construction...

 of North Point

North Point

North Point is a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. It is the northernmost point of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to both Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, and projecting toward Kowloon Bay. Fortress Hill occupies the western end of the North Point area.-History:In 1899, The...

 on the Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...

 of 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...

. The road spans from north 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...

 to south King's Road

King's Road, Hong Kong

King's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...

. There is an exit to Tong Shui Road of Island Eastern Corridor

Island Eastern Corridor

Island Eastern Corridor is an expressway along the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It starts from Causeway Bay in the west and ends in Chai Wan in the east. It is part of Route 4...

 along the north shore of Victoria Harbour. The road near hosts the North Point terminus of Hong Kong Tramway. Tong Shui Road Public Pier

Tong Shui Road Public Pier

Tong Shui Road Public Pier is a public pier in Tong Shui Road , North Point, Hong Kong. It is located below Island Eastern Corridor near former North Point Estate and North Point Ferry Pier. It is usually used by government ships and boats. Many people go fishing in there. It is maintained by...

 is at the seaside

Coast

A coastline or seashore is the area where land meets the sea or ocean. A precise line that can be called a coastline cannot be determined due to the dynamic nature of tides. The term "coastal zone" can be used instead, which is a spatial zone where interaction of the sea and land processes occurs...

 of the road near former North Point Estate.

History

Tong Shui in Chinese means sugar water. It was associated with Sugar King Kwok Chun Yeung (郭春秧) in early 20th century. He had planned to build a sugar refinery in North Point by the reclaimed shore. When the reclamation completed, the sugar price dropped drastically. He cancelled the plan and built a residential block instead. Another street adjacent, Chun Yeung Street (春秧街), was also named after him.