The Lei Yue Mun Fort is better known as the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense and is located in Lei Yue Mun in Shau Kei Wan on Hong Kong Island. Renovated by the British colonialists as a military fort in 1887, the site was originally used for coastal defense activities, including protecting the east Victoria Harbor. Currently an exhibition center, the museum's interior contains a castle, defense basement, military vehicles and gun displays. The Lei Yue Mun Fort is housed on an area of 34,200 square meters. The only permanent exhibition inside the museum is “600 years of Coastal Defense.”

The Lei Yue Mun Fort became instrumental during the Japanese attacks on Hong Kong in December 1941. But after the Japanese managed to invade the coast and get hold of the fort, it no longer had any significance in the post-war era. After the war was over, it was used as a training ground for British Forces until 1987. The large fort can be seen from miles away when approaching the location from sea and it's perched on a small green mountain, with more greenery as the backdrop. The converted fort now houses much of the historical war-era displays in its museum.

The Lei Yue Mun Fort museum consists of three primary sections – the Reception, Redoubt and Historical Trail. The hundred year old fort used to have an open courtyard where the Redoubt is now located. The area is now covered and used for the permanent exhibitions. The permanent display takes visitors through the passage of time, showcasing Hong Kong's coastal defense history throughout the Ming, Qing, British, Japanese and regained Chinese sovereignty periods. The Historical Trail consists of the entire military strength used for coastal defense, showcasing batteries, underground magazines, torpedo stations and more. It enhances the ability to visualize the Lei Yue Mun Fort during its peak, a strong and valuable defense structure protecting Hong Kong's inner harbor.

The Lei Yue Mun Fort is impressive and should be visited during daytime. When staying in Hong Kong it is considered a good option to book a Hong Kong hotel for accommodation, The Hong Kong Cosmopolitan Hotel accepts advance bookings and provides excellent offers for tourists.