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Robinson Road, Hong Kong
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Robinson Road (Chinese: 羅便臣道) is a thoroughfare located in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. To the east, it intersects with Magazine Gap Road and Garden Road, while to the west, it connects with Babington Path and Park Road.
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Naming
Robinson Road was named after the fifth Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Hercules Robinson.[1]
In Kowloon, Nathan Road was also initially referred to as Robinson Road until 1907. The road was later renamed to alleviate confusion with its counterpart in the Mid-Levels.[2]
History
As early as the 1870s, Robinson Road had an enviable reputation, serving as the residence for the European upper-middle class of its time.[3] The area remains one of the most affluent in Hong Kong.[4]
Features
Robinson Road is primarily residential and, in line with the area, is bordered by high-rises. There are several property agents situated along the road.[citation needed]
An escalator connecting the Central to Mid-Levels districts passes between Mosque Street and Conduit Road, while Robinson Road runs parallel below.[citation needed]
The historic Ohel Leah Synagogue is situated on the northern side of the western end of the street.[5]
Notable residents
Notable residents include actor/singer/entrepreneur Edison Chen and actress Bernice Liu.[citation needed]
Wall trees
Some of Hong Kong's 1,000 "wall trees" can be found on Robinson Road by the Mid-Levels escalator.[6]
Parts of the walls in Robinson Road have been recently declared protected monuments.[citation needed]
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