This hiking trail starts off the same as the hike from Tung Chung to Discovery Bay, however at the halfway point at the top of the hill the trail goes straight ahead along the concrete path. Most of this trail is along a concrete path now known as the Olympic Trail.

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Hike Type:	Point A to Point B
Distance:	Approximately 10km
Maximum Height:	180 metres
Total Ascent:	240 metres
Total Descent:	240 metres
Duration:	2 hours 30 mins
Trail Composition:	95% Concrete 5% Dirt
Transport Start:
Tung Chung MTR station on the Tung Chung Line Buses: 34 from Shek Mun Kap (15 mins) S1 from Airport (28 mins) 3M from Mui Wo (42 mins) 11 from Tai O (50 mins) 23 from Ngong Ping (50 mins) N26 from Yau Tong (83 mins) N23 from Tsz Wan Shan (North) (90 mins) N30 from Yuen Long (East) (90 mins) N42 from Ma On Shan (Yiu On) (90 mins) N29 from Tseung Kwan O (Po Lam) (92 mins) N42A from Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) (100 mins) Taxi
Transport End:
Number 1 bus to Tung Chung Ferry to Central Ferry to Discovery Bay Optional - Walk back the way you came

Due to the fact that this hiking trail from Tung Chung to Mui Wo is almost entirely concreted, it gets 3 stars for enjoyment. It offers some pleasant views along the way and the path is covered well with trees, making it quite peaceful. It get 3 stars for difficulty as total ascent is limited to 240 metres.

Starting in Tung Chung, from the MTR station make your way toward Exit C. Entering into the shopping mall tak the first escallator up and then do a U turn and take the next escallator up above Fortress.

Cross the bridge and head down the escallators at the other side. Exit the building and head down the stairs to your right. Follow this road to the end past Carribean Coast (highrises on your left).

Turn right into Hei Tung Street and look for a trail to the side of the petrol station at the end of this street. Follow this concreted path until you reach the underpass. Proceed through the underpass.

Continue out the other side and follow the path that meanders its way around the body of water here. At the fork in the road, be sure to keep to the right.

Continue up the hill. At the bridge, keep right and follow this path which leads through a small village. Continue to follow this path which continues up on a slight and continuous gradient. Personally I prefer to hike this trail starting from Discovery Bay as you can get the hill out of the way in the first hour of the climb. Coming from Tung Chung, however, the first three hours is nothing but uphill. Although it is a gentle rise, it is a rise nonetheless and can get quite monotonous after a while.

The path goes downhill for a little while here as we come into Tung Chung New Town. There's a dunny (that's Aussie for toilet) here in case you need to use it. Keep to the right past the toilets then stay left at the next sign. Once over the bridge, that is the end of the town. Continue up the hill and keep right at the next junction.

At the fork in the road keep left, following the sign which points to Mui Wo. About a quarter of the way up the hill you will get to a lookout point (there is a hut here). This is a great time for a rest as you will most likely start to feel your legs begin to hurt. Have a drink and a snack and carry on.

The signs along here point out that this was part of the Olympic Trail which appears to be just over 5km in length. This is evidently almost the halfway point. At the rest point below, continue straight ahead.

Just around the corner, you can see Mui Wo in the far distance. On this day that I was hiking, which happened to be the Buddha's Birthday, some storm clouds were rolling in.

When you reach the clearing, pictured to the left, turn right and continue along the trail.

There is also another trail which comes in from the left here - this used to link up to the trail from Tung Chung to Discovery Bay, however since it's renovation (trail widening and clearing), this trail is now very difficult to spot and has most likely become very overgrown.

At the very tip of the mountain we are greeted with views of Mui Wo and Silver Mine Bay.

Just up ahead I spotted a Burmese Python. This is the second time I have seen this species in Hong Kong, the last was at the top of Sunset Peak. This time, I managed to get some great photos.

Just past Silver Mine Cave, which is now blocked off for your safety, you will come to the intersection below. To the left you can check out the Silvermine Bay Waterfall Garden. This is a popular spot to chill out around or even in the waterfalls here. It is a lovely place to relax, when it is not teeming with people as it was on this day! Once you've had a look at the waterfall continue on to the right.

At the intersection below, take a sharp turn to the left and head down the stairs.

These gum trees make me feel like I am back home in Australia.

You will pass a small village called Wang Tong. At the end of Wang Tong, turn right toward Mui Wo.

When you reach the toilet block below, turn left and head toward Silver Mine Bay Beach.

When you come to the beach, turn right and walk along the beach front toward Mui Wo.

Take a left toward the ferry pier when you reach the road.

Well done! You have made it to Mui Wo.