Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Lei Yue Mun Village, Hong Kong.
Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse is a white concrete structure positioned at the eastern entrance of Victoria Harbour, marking the shipping channel between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. It rises from a rocky coastal area surrounded by residential buildings and small local shops.
The structure began in 1902 as an unlit beacon marking the eastern exit of Victoria Harbour. A light was added in 1924, and the lighthouse was rebuilt in 1964 into its present form. It is managed by the Kwun Tong District Council.
The lighthouse sits near the former fishing village of Lei Yue Mun, where maritime traditions remain visible in local shops and the daily rhythms of residents. The place holds memories of when fishing was central to life here.
The lighthouse stands on a small nearshore reef south of Sam Ka Tsuen in Yau Tong and can only be reached on foot at low tide. From Yau Tong station, walk through Lei Yue Mun Village to the waterfront; check the tide before setting out.
During low tide, visitors can walk along the rocky shoreline to approach the structure more closely and photograph it against the harbor backdrop. This window of time offers a different vantage point on the building.
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