Located just 30 minutes from Central ferry pier, Mui Wo is a hidden treasure full of nature, charming cafes and hiking trails to keep you busy all-day
With two years worth of delayed travel plans due to the ongoing pandemic, Hong Kongers have been longing for an adventure. If you’re looking for something new to do for the weekend, check out one of our hiking or island guides that’ll help you discover new parts of Hong Kong that you’ve never seen before.
Today, we’re taking you on a trip to Mui Wo, a town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island. Accessible via bus from Tung Chung, or a scenic 30-minute ferry ride from Central pier no. 6, Mui Wo is a quick escape from Central’s buzzing environment. With a large beach, hip cafes and eateries, mountain bike trails, bicycle rentals and more, Mui Wo has become one of the most popular day trip locations to visit in Hong Kong. Here is Tatler’s guide to Mui Wo, where we’ll show you what to eat, drink and do for your next visit.
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Where to Eat and Drink
Pause Cafe
For a healthy brunch bite, head to Pause Cafe. Located in a revitalised colonial building, the cafe features a minimalistic white exterior that looks picture-perfect when the sunlight hits. On the menu, you’ll find healthy eats such as chia puddings, a pearl barley base bibimbap, veggie bowls, as well as more classic brunch plates from omelettes, bagels to eggs benedict.
Pause Cafe, G/F, 21 Chung Hau Street, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 526 75549, pause.hk
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