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Connor Mycroft

Hong Kong residents braved the cold weather to run, skate and stroll along a new section of a boardwalk in North Point on Sunday, with many lauding the wide pathway under an elevated road and picturesque seaside views.
The 1.1km (1,203 yard) western section of the long-awaited East Coast Boardwalk underneath the elevated Island Eastern Corridor is part of a HK$6.5 billion (US$837.3 million) harbourfront enhancement programme.
The North Point section is considered a key component of the government’s efforts to develop a 13km pedestrian-friendly promenade connecting Kennedy Town in the west to Shau Kei Wan in the east.
The Post observed a steady stream of residents using the boardwalk on Sunday evening, despite a cold weather warning issued earlier in the day by the Hong Kong Observatory.
Residents were seen walking, running and cycling along the boardwalk, which features a shared pathway for bicycles and pedestrians.
Among them was 11-year-old Jessie Chong, who was gliding around on roller shoes with her younger sister Kayla while their parents took photos.
“I think it’s really pretty,” Jessie said. “It is so big.”

Chong’s mother, 40-year-old Rita Shan, grew up in North Point and later moved to another part of the city but returned to the area with her family about seven years ago.
“I think it’s a lot of fun here,” Shan said. “The children can play and the parents can walk around.”
She added that the elevated road meant that even if it was raining or hot outside, the family could still come down to enjoy the promenade.
Cherry Wong, a 23-year-old resident in Chai Wan, said she felt the shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists was an advantage for Hong Kong Island, and she enjoyed being able to walk along the seaside rather than among the traffic and buildings.
Her boyfriend, 21-year-old university student Vincent Ng, also praised the layout of the boardwalk.
“I think it’s quite comfortable because it is spacious and the scenery is quite good,” he said.

The entire boardwalk project, which started in 2021, stretches for about 2.2km and spans at least 10 metres in width, with western and eastern sections.
The 700-metre western section, which runs from Oil Street to Tong Shui Road, connects with the existing 400-metre North Point Promenade.
The 1.1km eastern section, running from Tin Chiu Street in North Point to Hoi Yu Street in Quarry Bay, is expected to open in phases in the second half of the year.
Other special features of the boardwalk include parts that serve as movable bridges, while other areas allow residents to walk right down to the water.
The Post also observed modern fitness equipment, such as stationary bikes with LED lights, as well as a climbing area packed with children.


But not everyone was impressed with the results. Matthew Pon Pak-hei, a 20-year-old who was walking with his girlfriend Wincy Chan, also 20, said he expected to see more people using the promenade and that he would rather have visited the Central Harbourfront area.
“The view is better and the atmosphere is better [at the Central Harbourfront],” Pon, who lives in Tseung Kwan O, said.
Marvin Leung, a 48-year-old stockbroker who has lived in North Point for three decades, said that while he liked the idea of the shared pathway for bicycles and runners, he hoped there could be more signage to avoid people running into each other.
But overall, he was looking forward to the project finally being completed after years of planning, he said.
“I have been expecting this for over 10 years,” he said. “Finally they realised it.”


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‘It’s a lot of fun here’: residents praise new boardwalk in Hong Kong’s North Point

The western section of the long-awaited East Coast Boardwalk underneath the elevated Island Eastern Corridor is part of a HK$6.5 billion harbourfront enhancement programme. Photo: Sam Tsang

Rita Shan with her daughters Jessie and Kayla Chong, and husband Gary Chong. Photo: Connor Mycroft

The 700-metre western section, which runs from Oil Street to Tong Shui Road, connects with the existing 400-metre North Point Promenade. Photo: Sam Tsang

1.1km boardwalk set to open in Hong Kong’s North Point by Lunar New Year

Bernadette Linn (left) hopes the boardwalk will become a new landmark of the Victoria Harbour waterfront. Photo: Handout

An artist’s impression of the North Point boardwalk. Photo: Handout

John Lee enjoys view from Hong Kong Island while touring new walkway

Chief Executive John Lee takes a bite of some sticky rice dessert as he chats with domestic helpers. Photo: Eugene Lee

John Lee (centre) joins joggers for a trip along the new boardwalk on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Residents brave cold weather enjoy new section of boardwalk, which features shared pathway for bicycles and pedestrians


Residents brave cold weather enjoy new section of boardwalk, which features shared pathway for bicycles and pedestrians.
