It is one of the richest parts of Hong Kong, with its geography and its views, and has been the most expensive road to rent a house on.

[3] The section north of Island Road was built to facilitate connections between Wong Nai Chung Gap and Repulse Bay.

[4] The building at Repulse Bay No.1 was the site of the fierce battle of Wong Nai Chung Gap, a pivotal battle for the fate of Hong Kong during World War II.

As it is the only way to arrive at Repulse Bay Beach and Stanley, two very popular tourist destinations during the holidays, there is usually great traffic on this road.

Many wealthy people own mansions on this road, including Li Ka-Shing, Stanley Ho, Kwok Siu-Ming (chairman of Sa Sa[6] and Charlie Lee (chairman of Lee Kam Kee).