Occupying a picturesque location on the eastern entrance to the Hong Kong Port lies a tiny fishing village with an overreaching popularity for its culinary prowess. Having been a prime hub for seafood lovers since the 1960s this captivating corner of Kowloon has always been regarded as the home of the finest seafood restaurants by locals and tourists alike. With its own vibrant fish market selling fresh catches of the day, this small fishing village has been the preferred haunt for tourists who love seafood for decades. In fact, during its heyday avid seafood lovers would buy live fish, squid, crabs and prawns from the bustling fish market near the harbour and deliver the items to the restaurant of their choice for cooking. This practice still goes on today although now diners have the option of selecting their seafood items from a showcase closer to their dining tables.
Having launched a successful seafood festival as far back as 1992 the annual event draws crowds of hungry multitudes from all across Hong Kong and the world. Infused with the vibrant sounds of beating drums, local songs, gongs and Cantonese opera performers it is also not unusual to see traditional lion dances take place amidst the narrow streets of Lei Yue Mun. Restaurants and eateries offer enticing promotions during this season as visiting foodies dig into the delectable seafood dishes while sipping copious amounts of beer and wine. Regardless of whether the seafood festival is in full swing or not the small fishing village of Lei Yue Mun offers hot and piping seafood fare fresh off the wok to the delight of its seasoned customers. Lined with a plethora of specialty restaurants the area is the best venue to enjoy a delicious meal with sea breezes blowing away ones cares. Those who drop in on this otherwise sleepy hamlet for fresh seafood dishes can also explore its other attractions which include the Tin Hau Temple and its resident lighthouse.
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