Wong Chuk Hang Rock Carving is located beside a stream course at Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong Island. Three main groups of carved patterns can be recognised. They consist of meandering and spiral designs suggesting stylised animal eyes. It is the most unusual that they stand at least a kilometre from the sea, unlike other rock carving in Hong Kong although they still overlook a small expanse of water, i.e. the stream running below them.
In the Ming dynasty, incense was a major export of Hong Kong. Incense wood was shipped from Dongguan to a distribution market near today's Shek Pai Wan. This area, known as Hong Kong Village, later developed into the Old Hong Kong Walled Village. Not far from the walled village was a place called Tit Hang where the New Hong Kong Walled Village used to be. Tai Shui Hang, a stream nearby, was a favourite spot for local children to wash and play. This stream was later remodeled into a channel by the Drainage Services Department. The channel was lined with golden yellow bamboos on both sides. This unique scenery gave rise to the name Wong Chuk Hang, meaning yellow bamboo stream.
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