Relax and unwind from the moment you leave Central pier, cruising Hong Kong’s iconic harbour out to the South China sea and arrive in Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) in under an hour, depending on whether you choose the fast ferry or the slow boat to South Lantau.
Train fans catch the MTR to Tung Chung and catch the bus or taxi over the mountains to the other south side. Prepare for breathtaking views as the highway crests at the top of the pass before descending to another world of blue ocean, green hillsides and endless skies.
Local Tips
☑ Download the app for the ferry and bus
☑ Some private taxi numbers are available
☑ No ride-hailing services operate on South Lantau
Getting arounD: Bus | Taxi
Sun Ferry departs on a regular schedule from Central Pier 6 next to the popular Star Ferry. The last ferry leaves South Lantau around midnight with one sailing in the wee hours. The double-hull fast ferry takes 30 minutes and the slow ferry takes up to 50 minutes, depending on the presence of cargo ships in the sea lane. Download the app for schedules and fares and prepare to pay extra on weekends and public holidays. Ask about access for companion animals on some but not all sailings. Shops at the pier sell snacks and drinks while an upstairs restaurant serves a variety of dishes.
Take the bus
New Lantau Bus terminal is located at the ferry pier with routes to Tai O and section fares available on Routes #1 and #4. Download the app for schedules and fares and prepare to pay extra on weekends and public holidays. Pay fares with cash, Octopus or payment apps … read more.
Walk into town
Find a variety of shops and restaurants located near the pier on arrival in Mui Wo and it’s a short walk 10 minutes along the harbourfront to Mui Wo old town with everything from beachfront seafood restaurants and quiet cafes to local shops and fresh market. You might be lucky enough to meet farmers selling fresh produce if you happen to land on their random day selling homegrown goodness in town.
The Mui Wo Facelift project welcomes visitors with a massive construction site at the pier. The reward for finding your way through the maze is endless calm countryside.
Lantau Blue Taxi
Lantau Taxi operates their bright blue taxi service from stands throughout South Lantau with a central dispatch connecting independent drivers and advance booking is available if you’d like your drive to meet you so you can skip the queue at the pier or Tung Chung MTR station.
TEL: +852 2984-1328
NOTE: No ride-hailing apps are available but some drivers give out their direct numbers for private bookings. This is especially helpful for trips to the airport or getting where you need to go on weekends when traffic volume is high and taxis are scarce.
POSTED: 1-Apr-23 | UPDATED: 1-Jan-25