Yuen Long Main Road
| Company type | Road |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | New Kowloon and New Territories, Hong Kong |
Castle Peak Road (Chinese: 青山公路) holds the distinction of being the longest thoroughfare in Hong Kong. Established in 1920, it traces a semi-circular path beginning at Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po, New Kowloon, extending westward to Tuen Mun, then curving north to Yuen Long, and finally heading east toward Sheung Shui in the northern part of the New Territories. This extensive route is segmented into 22 distinct sections.
Name
The road derives its name from Castle Peak, a prominent mountain located in the western New Territories. The surrounding area was once known as Castle Peak but later reverted to its original designation, Tuen Mun. Initially, the entire stretch was called Tsing Shan To (青山道). Subsequently, the portion within the New Territories was renamed Tsing Shan Kung Lo (青山公路), translating to "Castle Peak Highway." Nevertheless, the term Tsing Shan To continues to be widely used for segments passing through Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long.
History
Following the British lease of the New Territories in 1898, Castle Peak Road was constructed with the dual purpose of promoting commerce and strengthening law enforcement capabilities. This objective was highlighted by Governor Frederick Lugard during a 1909 Legislative Council session. The road’s development occurred incrementally, with sections being built and expanded over time.
New Kowloon
Starting from its eastern terminus at Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po, Castle Peak Road passes through neighborhoods such as Cheung Sha Wan and Lai Chi Kok within New Kowloon. Along this stretch, one can observe older residential structures, some predating World War II, alongside industrial facilities near Lai Chi Kok. The segment between Kom Tsun Street and Tai Po Road operates as a one-way eastbound lane.
New Territories
Upon leaving New Kowloon, the road climbs past Kau Wa Keng and Tai Ching Cheung via a four-lane expressway leading into Kwai Chung. It then descends into Tsuen Wan, where locals refer to it as "main road" (). Continuing along the southern coastline of the Western New Territories, it passes through areas including Yau Kom Tau, Ting Kau, Sham Tseng, Tsing Lung Tau, Tai Lam, Siu Lam, and So Kwun Wat. The route eventually reaches Tuen Mun New Town, formerly known as Castle Peak. Much of this section was supplanted by the construction of Tuen Mun Road between 1977 and 1983 but remains favored by cyclists traveling between Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan.
The road then advances northeast as a six-lane carriageway running parallel to the Light Rail system through communities such as Lam Tei, Hung Shui Kiu, and Ping Shan, traversing another new town, Yuen Long New Town. This portion is also locally called "main road" (), although it was bypassed by the opening of the Yuen Long Highway in 1992.
At Au Tau, situated west of Kam Tin, Castle Peak Road turns northward, running alongside the San Tin Highway (constructed between 1991 and 1993). It continues through areas including Mai Po, San Tin, and near the Chinese border at Lok Ma Chau, before passing through Pak Shek Au and Kwu Tung. The road concludes at its junction with Fan Kam Road in Sheung Shui.
See also
External links
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