Lei Yue Mun Fort (museum Of Coastal Defense) Display Of A Bygone Era
Lei Yue Mun Fort is the Museum of Coastal defense in Hong Kong which is situated in the boundaries of the previous coastal defense fortress
. The fort in Hong Kong Island was built in the year 1887 and now is a very famous tourist destination which brings the past military memories into life. This defense fort was constructed to defend the attackers approaching from east direction to the Victoria Harbor. The museum takes a wide area of about 34 200m2. The museum displays a permanent museum titled as '600 years of Coastal Defense' which tells the saga of the coastline defense in Hong Kong from the period of Ming Dynasty. It has fought through the first and second opium wars and the great battle of Hong Kong until today.
The museum is separated into three major areas which are namely the redoubt, historical trail and the reception area. The museum management has made the museum get the ancient look by adding up much architectural value as well. The hundred year old Lei Yue Mun Fort has an extensive outdoor arena and a uniquely designed interior which gives a typical historical ambiance the moment you step in. The Redoubt area of the museum was completely switch to a gallery which permanently houses artifacts of the coastal defense history from the Qing and Ming dynasties, the British colonized era, Japanese raid and the era after the continuity of Chinese dominion over Hong Kong. The Redoubt which was formed in 1887 was earlier used as the main armed structure in the fort.
The central battery and the western battery are some historical military displays which gun barrels are dating back to 1870. The torpedo station and Lei Yue Mun Pass Battery are the other important weapons on display at the museum. People visiting the coastal defense museum in Hong Kong always enjoy a stay over in a Wan Chai Hotel Hong Kong where you can have an absolutely rare holiday experience with the hospitality of the people. Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is an amazing choice of location for your Hong Kong stay if you all wish for a Hong Kong Hotel.