Bonham Strand


Bonham Strand is a combination of two streets in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong: Bonham Strand and Bonham Strand West.
As the name suggests, it was originally a strand – and therefore close to shore – but is currently far from the seafront, following several reclamation in Hong Kong|reclamation]s over time.
The streets are named after Sir George Bonham, the third governor of Hong Kong, who led the reconstruction effort of Sheung Wan after a fire destroyed part of it in 1851. This was the government's first large-scale reclamation and road construction project.

Bonham Strand

Bonham Strand starts at Queen's Road Central near Cosco Tower, with several junctions with Jervois Street, Mercer Street, Hillier Street, Clevery Street, Morris Street and Wing Lok Street, before returning to another section of Queen's Road Central in Possession Point.
The street is comparatively low to the surrounding area, and is prone to flooding during heavy rainfall.
The street is sometimes mistakenly written as Bonham Strand East after its Chinese name. The directory board in Sheung Wan MTR station is illustrative of the mistake.

Bonham Strand West

Bonham Strand West begins at Bonham Strand, and ends in Des Voeux Road West.
Its geodetic co-ordinates are.