Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse — Attraction in Hong Kong

The place was not well maintained by the authorities. The light tower is not accessible easily, and one cannot go all the way up as the small stairs entrance is locked. The beach had lot of broken glass dump and local area's dirt. However, being said this, the views are still fine to observe Hong Kong and Kowloon areas together divided by the sea. Evening is cool and offers good photos opportunities. Stroll through the walkway, all the way till Tin Hau temple is recommended. And the adventurous can go beyond through the Tin Hau temple to the Rocky beach, and all the way trek up to the foothills of the devil's peak cliff rocks. A word of caution for those who venture beyond Tin Hau Temple, as its unmanaged and open territory and the risk is on the...

An attraction at Lei Yue Mun besides visiting and having seafood meals in the many restaurants that Lei Yue Mun is famous for, is the old lighthouse situated upon a large boulder rock on the southern end of the seafood bazaar. The lighthouse is green in colour and has been in service for around 50 years, guiding vessels along the Lei Yue Mun channel between the eastern edge of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon peninsula at the narrowest point. The small rock island where the lighthouse is situated is accessible during low tide. From the lighthouse, the scene of the Victoria harbour is amazing, especially in the evening when the...

This area dates as far back as the Ching dynasty when it was ruled by pirates. Now remains an old fishing village where you can still buy live seafood, dry seafood, pasteres and snacks. Live seafood can be bought and have it cooked at a local restaurant here. Beautiful views of Hong Kong Island, fishing boats and the seaway... its a great place for...