The rural, coastal village of Lei Yue Mun lies at the eastern reach of Victoria harbour. It was from its boulder-edged cliffs in 1941 that the occupying Japanese forces launched their attack on Hong Kong Island. Today, the fishing village is still characterised by a cluster of stilted buildings and is known for its seafood restaurants and fishmonger stalls. Lei Yue Mun remains an active fishing village and many craft, from the smallest sampans to larger, more sophisticated fishing vessels, can be seen moored in the harbour or setting out for a day at sea. A huge range of fish is usually available, including carp, garoupa, pomfret, sole, bream and mullet.
Shellfish favourites are crab, prawns, lobster and scallops.
Some of Lei Yue Mun's restaurants have terraces from which visitors can enjoy the sea breeze and appreciate the view. The village also boasts several piers suitable for berthing visiting small boats, and is a popular destination for evening visits by Hong Kong residents in pleasure junks. The residents of Lei Yue Mun live perched on the edge of the sea and visitors who walk right through the village until they reach the tip of the headland will find a path which winds along the seafront. The covered path leads to a temple built on the rocky cliffs overlooking the busy shipping lanes between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Inside, burning incense coils and offerings of fruit and chickens are left to appease Tin Hau, patron goddess of the sea.