Ultimate Family-Friendly Guide To Mui Wo

HOW TO GET TO MUI WO: Ferry Times + Bus + MTR + Blue Taxi

Heading to Mui Wo with the kids from anywhere in Hong Kong is pretty easy, and there are a fair few options as well!

You can either catch the ferry, bus, or the MTR followed by a taxi.

• FERRY: Head to Central Ferry Pier #6 and board the ferry (25-35 minutes) to Mui Wo. They run frequently during the day (every 30/40min) with no booking required. Click here to view the ferry schedule.
• MTR/BUS: You can also take the MTR to Tung Chung and take the 3M Bus to Mui Wo. Click here to view the bus schedule.
• TAXI: You can also grab a taxi (light blue in Lantau - slightly cheaper too) from Tung Chung Station that will take you to Mui Wo.
• Unfortunately, driving is not an option due to the special license plate required to enter Lantau Island. Unless, of course, you have this license plate.

RESTAURANTS IN MUI WO: Pizza, Pub Food, Steaks, Seafood, Nepalese And More

When it comes to warm lunch and dinner options in Mui Wo, you're spoilt for choice! Whether you're in the mood for local seafood, authentic Italian pasta, or pub food, Mui Wo has got you covered:

The latest restaurant to join the scene is Leeder Quayside, a quaint bistro-wine bar serving delectable tapas by the riverside. They have an international wine selection, great beers on tap, and a lovely cocktail menu. The tapas include cheese and charcuterie boards, clams in a delicious white wine sauce, and an amazing Brazilian-style steak.

China Bear is a traditional English/Dutch Pub located right by the ferry pier, with some outdoor seats offering a lovely view of the bay. They serve familiar pub favorites like bangers and mash, fish and chips, with a perfectly poured pint of ale. If you're not in the mood for British food, they also offer various types of pasta, steak sandwiches, ribs and more.

Sa Ne is a family-run Thai restaurant that is always busy for good reasons. They offer a super affordable lunch menu with all the classics such as crab cakes, pad thai and red and green curries. Their dinner menu has myriad of choices from fresh squid curry to pineapple fried rice and a scrumptious mango sticky rice to finish it all off.

China Beach Club is a wonderful beachside restaurant open Friday to Sunday, offering fantastic Mediterranean-style food straight from the barbecue. It is also pet-friendly and has fantastic sea views for either a romantic date night or a family outing. Make sure to leave room for their apple crumble, as it's to die for!

Head to Grill House for all the firm Italian favorites that you know and love. From traditional pastas to stunning charcuterie boards and juicy steaks, there is something for everyone here!

For some authentic Tennessee grub, head to Southside! Offering mouthwatering wings, seafood boils (on the weekends), fried fish alongside crunchy tater tots, and refreshing coleslaw. On weekends, they also have live music; check their social media pages for more info!

Enjoy an Aperol Spritz and a beautiful sea view at The Kitchen. This pet-friendly restaurant offers Italian fare at affordable prices, from homemade pasta to thin-crust pizzas, chicken parm with fries and an array of antipasti.

Silvermine Bay Restaurant is local pet-friendly restaurant serving up dim sum in the early morning from 6.30am - 11am. From noon, they are a local seafood restaurant that offers fish straight from the tank. If you don't fancy fish, their menu also includes beef noodle clay hotpot, Singapore noodles and much more!

For authentic traditional Nepalese food, head to Deer Horn! If you are in the mood for the best momos on Lantau Island, this is the place to be! Whether you prefer them steamed or fried, veggie or pork, either style will blow your socks off. You can also opt for a thick curry style bowl of noodles or various yummy curries!

CAFES IN MUI WO: Baked Goods, Sandwiches, Cakes, Great Coffee

If you are looking for breakfast, brunch, or some baked goods to go, check out these lovely cafes in Mui Wo:

Pause Cafe is the ideal spot for a lovely family brunch; this minimalistic yet charming all-white cafe is situated in a revamped colonial house. The kitchen serves up healthy bites as well as delicious brunch classics like avocado toast with poached eggs, or if you have more of a sweet tooth, their French Toast with Seasonal Fruit and Mascarpone is amazing!

Village Bakery is a well-loved bakery among locals and expats alike, and for good reason. If you're looking for some western-style baked goods to go, whether for a hike or a beach day, the Village Bakery will sort you out. Freshly-baked croissants, coffee to go, sourdough buns, cinnamon rolls, and incredible croissant egg tarts - yum!

Caffe Paradiso is another local favorite for hearty breakfasts, classic English tea served in teapots and fantastic smoothies. Locals love their traditional Scottish rolls with eggs, sausage or bacon; make sure to check out their panini selection, great for takeaway if you're heading for a hike or the beach.

THE HIDEOUT HONG KONG: Farms + Workshops + More

The Hideout Hong Kong is a unique hideaway in Lantau that provides the Hong Kong community with a peaceful place. The location is absolutely stunning and created with a focus on peace and sustainability.

They combine outdoor vegetable farming, bee farming, special workshops for the whole family, field-to-cup coffee, meals supporting local communities (with minimal environmental impact), and gardening plots you can rent.

Make sure to check out their website for their upcoming events, as they often also hold music events, breathwork, yoga and art workshops. These are wonderful events to enjoy as a family, just the girls or as a solo retreat.

A local secret for the smaller kiddos, if you walk just a tad further down the path, you will find the cutest little goat farm with baby goats that you can feed and pet through the fence.

Want to go? Click here to make a reservation and click here for directions.

SILVERMINE WATERFALL AND CAVE: Chasing Waterfalls In Hong Kong

If you're looking for some adventure, head to Silvermine Waterfall, one of the city's most easy-to-reach pools. Simply follow the path to the beach and walk along that trail. Take the bridge over the creek, walk past Chinese houses until you get to a narrow footpath, and follow it to the falls.

Make sure to check out the Silvermine Cave, too, located just above the Silvermine Waterfall. You will find an old entrance to a silver and lead mine that closed in 1898, but you can still do some exploring inside. But beware, it is not for the fainthearted, as you may encounter some wild bats on your way in.

Silvermine Waterfalls and Cave, Click here for more detailed instructions.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HIKES IN MUI WO: Easy Hikes For Kids

Lantau Island has a tonne of hiking trails, from family-friendly to pretty challenging. The Discovery Bay - Mui Wo Trail is a popular trek with families, as you will do more walking than hiking on this route. The trail is well-paved with concrete pathways, steps, and handrails.

The 6km trail starts at the village of Nim Shu Wan with its modest houses and vegetable farms before your ascent along a tree-lined path to the peaceful Trappist Haven Monastery that’s shrouded in foliage. A steep climb takes you to the very top for a stunning view of the forest, nearby islands, the sea, and Hong Kong in the distance. Then, it’s a rather steep descent(safe nevertheless) towards Mui Wo.

There’s plenty of flora and fauna, including colorful butterflies and other insects, to keep little ones enthralled. Once the hike is completed, you can reward your little munchkins with lunch at a waterfront restaurant along the boardwalk or hit the beach.

Discovery Bay - Mui Wo Trail Hike For Kids - Click here for more information!

Check out more of Little Steps' Lantau hiking guides in Hong Kong:

Lantau Peak And Sunset Peak - This is for tweens and above, challenging

Discover Bay Hikes For Families And Kids - more hikes on Lantau!

SILVERMINE BAY BEACH: Pet-Friendly Beach

Once you arrive in Mui Wo, whether by ferry, bus, or cab, you can have a family beach day at Silvermine Bay Beach. It's a quick and picturesque 15-minute walk along the coastline from the Mui Wo Ferry Pier or bus terminus.

This large beach has lifeguards during the summer months and offers extensive shallow-water areas, ideal for smaller kiddos. You will also find two stalls towards the end of the beach, where they rent kayaks and paddleboards at affordable prices. On this beach, there are plenty of clean public showers, bathrooms, and changing rooms. And if you are feeling thirsty or peckish, there are an array of shops and bars where you can buy drinks and snacks.

Silvermine Bay Beach is also pet-friendly! At the far end of the beach is where you can let your dogs run freely on the white sands and play to their heart's content. Whether you wish to sunbathe, paddle or swim, this beach offers endless opportunities for water fun.

Silvermine Bay Beach, 14 Tung Tau Wan Rd, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

WANG TONG ART WALK + THE BIRD ART WALK: Fun Art Walks With The Kids

Tucked away near Silvermine Beach in Mui Wo, Wang Tong Art Walk turns a quiet corner of the neighborhood into a playful open-air gallery. What began in 2021 as a small community effort to give unwanted artwork a new home has grown into a free art trail filled with colorful murals, quirky sculptures, and surprises hidden among trees and old village buildings. Local artist Plastered 8 curates fresh displays every three months, making each visit feel different.

Make sure to also check out The Bird Art Walk which is a fun outdoor treasure hunt for families, with colorful bird murals painted on village walls and old buildings. Start near Wang Tong Art Walk, behind Silvermine Beach, and explore nearby lanes to spot Lantau birds like kingfishers, magpies, and wagtails.

SHOPPING IN MUI WO: Homeware, Furniture, Wine, Vinyl, Books, Clothing And More

If you fancy a little shopping spree in Mui Wo with the kids, that is totally possible as there are some very adorable shops in this town:

Inside Living Hong Kong is a homeware and furniture store right next to Pause and in front of the big playground, ideal for dropping the kids off while you take a peek in this lovely home store, where they have beautiful clothing, jewelry, furniture, and much more!

Leeder Quay is a wonderful wine and liquor store that has a great selection of international wines, whiskeys, gins, liqueurs and more! The founders are from South Africa, so they specialize in South African wine and they are extremely helpful in picking out exactly what you need without breaking the bank. They also deliver, all over Hong Kong!

VIBE Book And Music Store is just across the ferry pier, next to HSBC. This quaint store sells a huge selection of new second-hand books, vinyll, CD's and they even sell retro walkmans, CD players and more!  The store champions local artisans, musicians, and authors by featuring their work and occasionally hosting events that spotlight their talents.

Marcy's is a local boutique store that sells home décors to exported fashion, they carry various lines of items at great value deals. The founders are very welcoming and are happy to help!

MAN MO TEMPLE IN MUI WO:

You might be familiar with the Man Mo temples scattered around Hong Kong, where people praise the god of literature (Man Cheong) and the god of war (Mo Tai). The most popular one resides in Sheung Wan, and just outside of Mui Wo, hidden in the sleepy village of Pak Ngan Heung, is the temple of Man Mo. The Man Mo Temple in Lantau is the smallest but, nonetheless, beautifully adorned with incredible artwork and worth the trip.

Man Mo Temple, Pak Ngan Heung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 2540 0350