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Lei Yue Mun (also called Lyemun, Lymoon Pass, Lye Moon Passage or Ly-ee-moon Passage) is a short channel in Hong Kong, between Junk Bay and Victoria Harbour, separating Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The channel is an important passage in the South China Sea. It is the east gate of Victoria Harbour.
The lands around the channel are also called Lei Yue Mun. On Kowloon Tong side, it is famous for its seafood market and restaurants in the fishing villages. On the Hong Kong Island side, it has former military defence facilities.
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History
- Devil's Peak
- Pirates
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Places and facilities
- On Hong Kong Island
- Lei Yue Mun Fort, converted into the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
- Lyemun Barracks, converted into the Lei Yue Mun Park and Holiday Village
- On Kowloon
- Sam Ka Tsuen (???)
- Sam Ka Tsuen Typhoon Shelter (??????)
- Ma San Tsuen (???)
- Tin Hau temple, a Grade II historic building in Ma Wan Tsuen (???). The temple was built in 1753 and completely reconstructed in 1953. A Hip Tin Temple adjacent to the Tin Hau Temple was added after 1953 for the worship of Kwan Tai.
- Lighthouse
- Wish Tree
- Lei Yue Mun Estate, a public housing estate in Yau Tong
- Lei Yue Mun Plaza (?????), a shopping mall
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Transportation
- Ferry: Coral Sea Shipping Services (?????) provides a regular service between Sam Ka Tsuen pier and Sai Wan Ho pier. Fare is HK$6 per adult.
- Bus: Kowloon Motor Bus operates bus no. 14X between Sam Ka Tsuen and China Ferry Terminal.
- Minibus: Red minibus service is available between Kwun Tong and Lei Yue Mun.
- MTR: Yau Tong Station (Kowloon side)
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See also
- Devil's Peak, Hong Kong
- Lei Yue Mun Road
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References
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External links
- Harbourfront Enhancement Committee "Revitalizing Lei Yue Mun", October 2009
- Tourism Commission website: "Lei Yue Mun Waterfront Enhancement Project"
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