Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
A museum converted from a historic coastal defence fort that was built by the British in 1887. Located at a strategic point overlooking the eastern approach to Victoria Harbour, it showcases Hong Kong's military history from the Ming dynasty to the present.
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Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Coordinates: 22.28180, 114.23565. Open in Google Maps
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