The lighthouse is painted green to signify the starboard side of a channel when entering from the sea, following standard IALA maritime buoyage systems.
The structure is officially recognized as the 'Lei Yue Mun Light' and is maintained by the Marine Department of Hong Kong.
The lighthouse stands on a rugged, volcanic tuff rock formation characteristic of the eastern Hong Kong coastline.
The surrounding Lei Yue Mun channel is one of the two main entrance passages into the Victoria Harbour waterway.
The lighthouse is positioned at a strategic narrow point where the channel width is roughly 500 meters at its tightest.
Historically, the area was known for stone quarrying, the remnants of which are visible in the nearby cliffs and landscape.
Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse is an active, green-painted cylindrical navigational aid situated on the rocky headland of Yau Tong, Hong Kong. It marks the entrance to the narrow Lei Yue Mun channel, which separates the Kowloon peninsula from Hong Kong Island. The structure serves as a vital beacon for vessels navigating the busy eastern approach to Victoria Harbour. It is located at the end of a coastal path that runs past the historical Lei Yue Mun seafood village. The site is accessible via a walk through the village, leading to a jagged coastline and concrete breakwater. As of August 2026, the area remains a functional maritime site rather than a formal park, requiring visitors to navigate uneven terrain.
From the trail looking back toward the lighthouse with the Hong Kong Island skyline visible across the channel.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes to traverse the uneven, rocky terrain near the lighthouse base.
Bring sun protection and water, as there is zero shade along the coastal path leading to the beacon.
Visit during low tide if you wish to explore the rock formations safely near the water's edge.
Attempting to walk the rocky path during heavy rain or typhoons, as the waves can become hazardous on this exposed coast.
Stay clear of the active lighthouse perimeter; do not climb on the structure or the jagged rocks during high waves.
