The Historical Evolution of Meiwo

As early as the Ming Dynasty in16th century, farmers lived in Meiwo Valley, and by19th century, it had developed into six villages. There is a silver mine in Mui Wo, so it is also called "Silver Mine Bay". Many villagers used to make a living by mining. Decades later, the mine is still clearly visible. Several watchtowers in the village were built by villagers at that time to guard against pirates and monitor the entry and exit of ships in the bay, leaving countless tourists roaming footprints. In 1930s, Mui Wo gradually became a paradise for hipsters, and hotels and small markets were built along the bay. Every weekend, there is an endless stream of tourists.

Silver Mine Bay is named after the former valley. It is said that it is a place where pirates hide and collect treasures. Mui Wo is located in the east of Lantau Island, an outlying island in Hong Kong. It is a small community composed of many villages, and it is also the main road for external traffic on Lantau Island.

Mui Wo Pier is surrounded by a community center with supermarkets, restaurants and banks. There are several routes from the bus terminal at the pier to different parts of the island, such as Pui O, Tang Fu, Tung Chung, Ngong Ping, Tai O and Hong Kong International Airport. It only takes 10 more minutes to reach Yinkuangwan Beach.

Yinkuangwan is a famous bathing beach on Lantau Island. Walking and barbecuing by the sea is a pleasure. At low tide, Yinkuangwan is a good place to catch mussels. There are many fresh mussels that can be cooked immediately.