The district of Kwun Tong includes Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong, Sau Mau Ping, Lam Tin, Yau Tong and other areas. It is the largest modern industrial district in Hong Kong, with an industrial history dating back to the 1950s and '60s. At first sight, Kwun Tong presents a picture of factories, industrial units and its heavily populated public and private housing estates, but behind this mask lie some rewarding attractions for the adventurous visitor.

Kwun Tong was formerly called Koon Tong. Some say it was named after the Koon Fu salt yards, set up by the government to secure central administration of the salt trade and prevent unauthorised salt preparation and trading. In those days, there were many salt yards around Kwun Tong, whose long coastline stretches as far as Kowloon Bay and To Kwa Wan in the west. Troops were stationed here to monitor the salt yards' operation. Despite the government's close watch, an illegal salt trade was still active on Lantau Island. When the officials found out, a full-scale crackdown was initiated. The Lantau villagers instigated an all-out uprising of salt farmers, leading finally to a major civil riot.

According to other stories, Kwun Tong was a typhoon shelter for the Kowloon Water Police, which made it an important political and defence point of northwest Kowloon. Black Hill (Ng Kwai Shan), which today rises up behind Lam Tin Estate, was known as Koon Fu Hill at that time.

Interesting Stories of 18 Districts
Central & Western	Eastern
Islands	Kowloon City
Kwai Tsing	Kwun Tong
North	Sai Kung
Sham Shui Po	Sha Tin
Southern	Tai Po
Tsuen Wan	Tuen Mun
Wan Chai	Wong Tai Sin
Yau Ma Tei Tsim Sha Tsui Mong Kok   Others	Yuen Long

Kwun Tong's history and the stories behind its name are indeed intriguing. But today's Kwun Tong has another attraction that is equally fascinating.

Lei Yue Mun in Kwun Tong is a 150-year-old fishing village. Since the 1960s, seafood restaurants have been sprouting up here, making it a paradise for Hong Kong's seafood lovers.

Today, there are 18 seafood restaurants and over 30 seafood stalls in Lei Yue Mun. The annual Lei Yue Mun Seafood Festival is an epicurean carnival that attracts locals and tourists alike. Visitors are tempted by mouthwatering fresh catches, and picking your own live seafood makes it even more fun. Simply choose any of the many restaurants in the village, and the chef will gladly turn your pick into a delicious meal.