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Final Section of Hong Kong Promenade Opens After 16 Years

12/29/2025

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Hong Kong Island's 13km promenade will be fully connected after 16 years of planning, with the final section opening on Monday.
The Hong Kong Development Bureau announced that the eastern section of the East Coast Boardwalk, spanning 1.1km, includes a glass observatory deck and open spaces.
This completion connects areas from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan as part of a harbourfront development vision.
The promenade features a dedicated pedestrian walkway and a shared path for jogging and cycling, with pets on leashes allowed.
The observatory deck will operate daily from 10am to 6pm, with temporary closures during bad weather.

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Hong Kong Island's 13km promenade will be fully connected after 16 years of planning, with the final section opening on Monday.
The Hong Kong Development Bureau announced that the eastern section of the East Coast Boardwalk, spanning 1.1km, includes a glass observatory deck and open spaces.
This completion connects areas from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan as part of a harbourfront development vision.
The promenade features a dedicated pedestrian walkway and a shared path for jogging and cycling, with pets on leashes allowed.
The observatory deck will operate daily from 10am to 6pm, with temporary closures during bad weather.