Route Twisk
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Route Twisk is a steep and tortuous dual-lane road in Hong Kong
, linking Tsuen Wan
and Pat Heung
via Shek Kong
. It joins Kam Tin Road
and Lam Kam Road
north in Kam Tin
, and ends in the Tsuen Kam Interchange of Cheung Pei Shan Road
, Texaco Road North, Wai Tsuen Road and Tai Ho Road North south in Tsuen Wan
.
Its name came from a misprint of its name in a construction project document Route TW/SK, meaning a road linking Tsuen Wan
and Shek Kong
. An alternative interpretation is Tsuen Wan Interconnect Shek Kong.
It is the only link to Tai Mo Shan Road
, the road leading to Tai Mo Shan
, the highest peak in Hong Kong
. The last section of Stage 8 of the MacLehose Trail
runs along Tai Mo Shan Road. Opposite this intersection is a carpark, and the starting point of Stage 9 of the trail, which continues in a westerly direction. Because there are large amount of bends and the road is steep, vehicles longer than 10 metres are not allowed to drive onto the road.
, led by Brigadier H. P. Cavendish, to improve the transport from the military base of British Army
in Castle Peak
. The road was originally a military supply route for the British Army
, with demolition chambers at intervals to keep out potential Chinese invaders. It was a few roads that was built by machines at that time, according to reports of local newspapers. In early 1960s, Hong Kong Government sought successfully to acquire the road from the British forces and opened it to the public on 25 May 1961.
The road ended in Castle Peak Road
in Tsuen Wan originally. It was shortened to Tsuen Kam Interchange for the construction of MTR
Tsuen Wan Line.
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...
, linking Tsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
and Pat Heung
Pat Heung
Pat Heung is an area in the middle of New Territories, Hong Kong. Located at the east of Kam Tin and north of Shek Kong, it is the exit to Sheung Shui and Fanling...
via Shek Kong
Shek Kong
Shek Kong is an area north of Tai Mo Shan, located near Kam Tin and Pat Heung, New Territories, Hong Kong.Shek Kong Airfield is located in Shek Kong. A sizable Nepal Gurkha population presents in the area even after the withdrawal of British military....
. It joins Kam Tin Road
Kam Tin Road
Kam Tin Road is a road through the area of Kam Tin to the west in Au Tau in Hong Kong.-External links:*...
and Lam Kam Road
Lam Kam Road
Lam Kam Road is a road connecting Hong Lok Yuen, near Tai Po and Shek Kong. It passes through Lam Tsuen Valley. The Kadoorie Experimental Farm near the road is a famous spot for school visits....
north in Kam Tin
Kam Tin
Kam Tin , or Kam Tin Heung , is an area in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It is north of Tai Mo Shan and east of Yuen Long. It was formerly known as Sham Tin...
, and ends in the Tsuen Kam Interchange of Cheung Pei Shan Road
Cheung Pei Shan Road
Cheung Pei Shan Road is a road on Cheung Pei Shan in Tsuen Wan and Sheung Kwai Chung of Hong Kong. It links the north edge of town centre of Tsuen Wan New Town to Shing Mun, from an Tsuen Kam Interchange with Route Twisk, Tai Ho Road North, Wai Tsuen Road and Texeco Road North to the entrance...
, Texaco Road North, Wai Tsuen Road and Tai Ho Road North south in Tsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
.
Its name came from a misprint of its name in a construction project document Route TW/SK, meaning a road linking Tsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
and Shek Kong
Shek Kong
Shek Kong is an area north of Tai Mo Shan, located near Kam Tin and Pat Heung, New Territories, Hong Kong.Shek Kong Airfield is located in Shek Kong. A sizable Nepal Gurkha population presents in the area even after the withdrawal of British military....
. An alternative interpretation is Tsuen Wan Interconnect Shek Kong.
It is the only link to Tai Mo Shan Road
Tai Mo Shan Road
Tai Mo Shan Road is a narrow road originating from Route Twisk, that leads to the weather station at the top of Tai Mo Shan. Paved the whole way, the upper-most ~3km is blocked by a manned barrier gate, and is hence inaccessible to cars. A carpark exists at this point...
, the road leading to Tai Mo Shan
Tai Mo Shan
Tai Mo Shan has the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an altitude of 957 m. It is located approximately at the geographical centre of the New Territories....
, the highest peak in 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 last section of Stage 8 of the MacLehose Trail
MacLehose Trail
The MacLehose Trail , opened on 26 October 1979, is a hiking trail that crosses much of the New Territories, starting from Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung, in the east to Tuen Mun in the west in the territory of Hong Kong. The whole trail is 100 kilometres long, marked by distance posts at 500m intervals...
runs along Tai Mo Shan Road. Opposite this intersection is a carpark, and the starting point of Stage 9 of the trail, which continues in a westerly direction. Because there are large amount of bends and the road is steep, vehicles longer than 10 metres are not allowed to drive onto the road.
History
Between 1951 and 1952, Route Twisk was built by the Royal EngineersRoyal Engineers
The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers , and commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army....
, led by Brigadier H. P. Cavendish, to improve the transport from the military base of British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
in Castle Peak
Castle Peak
Castle Peak is the name of several mountains:*Castle Peak , Sierra Nevada range*Castle Peak , Elk Mountains*Castle Peak , Sawatch Range, Colorado*Castle Peak , White Cloud Mountains, Idaho*Castle Peak...
. The road was originally a military supply route for the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
, with demolition chambers at intervals to keep out potential Chinese invaders. It was a few roads that was built by machines at that time, according to reports of local newspapers. In early 1960s, Hong Kong Government sought successfully to acquire the road from the British forces and opened it to the public on 25 May 1961.
The road ended in Castle Peak Road
Castle Peak Road
Castle Peak Road is the longest road in Hong Kong. It runs from Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon to the very north of the New Territories, serving south, west and north New Territories, being one of the most distant roads in early Hong Kong.-Name:...
in Tsuen Wan originally. It was shortened to Tsuen Kam Interchange for the construction of MTR
MTR
Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
Tsuen Wan Line.
Public transport
- KMB Route 51KMB Route 51Route 51 is a bus service operated by Kowloon Motor Bus in Hong Kong's New Territories. It connects Nina Tower, in Tsuen Wan, with Kam Sheung Road Railway Station, running via the steep and tortuous Route Twisk.-History:...
- Tsuen WanTsuen WanTsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
Nina Tower - Kam Sheung Road Railway Station - Green Minibus Route 72 - Yuen Long Tai Hang Street - Lui Kung Tin
- Green Minibus Route 80 - Tsuen Wan Chuen Lung Street / Shiu Wo Street - Chuen Long
- Green Minibus Route 85 - Tsuen Wan Chuen Lung Street / Shiu Wo Street - Fu Yung Shan
Route
- Tsuen WanTsuen WanTsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
- Kwong Pan Tin (光板田)
- Tso Kung Tam (曹公潭)
- Chuen Lung (川龍)
- Tai Mo ShanTai Mo ShanTai Mo Shan has the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an altitude of 957 m. It is located approximately at the geographical centre of the New Territories....
- Kap Lung (甲龍)
- Shek KongShek KongShek Kong is an area north of Tai Mo Shan, located near Kam Tin and Pat Heung, New Territories, Hong Kong.Shek Kong Airfield is located in Shek Kong. A sizable Nepal Gurkha population presents in the area even after the withdrawal of British military....
External links
- CentaLink map of Route Twisk (incorrectly labelled Tsuen Kam Road; the correct English name is shown if the map is zoomed in)
- Google Maps of Route Twisk