Backing onto Victoria Harbor, the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense provides both a spectacular view of the area as well as an insight into the history of the military within the country. Discount hotels near the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense provide easy walking access to this huge museum that stretches out over 34,200 square meters. The museum itself is actually built from the old Lei Yue Mun Fort, which played an important role in defending Hong Kong. The original fort was built in 1880 by the British and after World War ll was used as a British training facility. The old fort, now renovated and enhanced, is a historic background to the fully modern museum.
Budget hotels near the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense in Hong Kong can provide information on opening times and hours as well as special events occurring at the museum. This is a great venue for the whole family and has literally thousands of military displays and historical items to view.