Hong Kong government details efforts to boost Lei Yue Mun tourism appeal
The Hong Kong government outlined measures to enhance Lei Yue Mun's tourism appeal, including a new public pier, AR features, and improved transport links. Despite a ferry trial ending due to low ridership, authorities are promoting the area through murals, heritage trails, and industry engagement.
The Hong Kong government has detailed its efforts to boost tourism in Lei Yue Mun, a historic fishing village, following a legislative question about the area's tourism facilities. The Tourism Commission noted that the Lei Yue Mun Waterfront Improvement Plan, approved in 2020 with HK$268 million in funding, was fully completed in June 2025, including a new public pier, a breakwater, and a waterfront promenade.
The new pier, which opened in 2025, saw a trial ferry service to Sai Wan Ho run on weekends and public holidays from June 2025 to July 2026, but the service was discontinued due to persistently low passenger numbers. To enhance the pier's appeal, the government commissioned local groups to paint murals on a feature wall and at five viewing points, while the Leisure and Cultural Services Department installed decorative installations, including Mid-Autumn Festival decorations.
In terms of land transport, the Transport Department launched a new minibus route (No. 24S) on 24 August 2026 linking Yau Tong MTR station with Lei Yue Mun. Existing bus and minibus services also serve the area. The Tourism Commission installed 20 directional signs along the route from Yau Tong station to Lei Yue Mun's seafood district.
The government is also working to connect Lei Yue Mun with other attractions. The Development Bureau is planning a new hiking trail from Lei Yue Mun to Devil's Mountain, passing the Lei Yue Mun Tin Hau Temple, the old quarry, and military facilities. This trail will eventually link to Tseung Kwan O via the Area 132 reclamation project, with completion expected from 2029 onward, pending Legislative Council funding approval later this year.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board promotes Lei Yue Mun online, highlighting the quarry, Tin Hau Temple, mural village, lighthouse, and seafood district. A promotional video featuring the new pier was released in 2025. The government said it welcomes commercial proposals for transport links and revitalising the old quarry site, with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau ready to facilitate cross-departmental coordination.
