If you want to experience authentic Hong Kong traditions and witness the local practice of making wishes, the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree is a must-visit!
This sacred site has been a place of worship and wish-making for hundreds of years. Especially during the Lunar New Year, it attracts many visitors who come to make wishes and pray for good fortune.
I recently visited this fascinating spot and can’t wait to share this unique cultural experience with you!
📖 Background of the Wishing Tree
📍 In Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, Hong Kong, you’ll find a special tree—the Wishing Tree! 🌳✨
💡 Back in the day, people would write their wishes on paper, tie them to an orange, and throw them onto the tree—aiming high and hoping it would stay! 🍊
🌱 To protect the trees, a plastic wishing tree is now used for hanging wishes safely.
🎉 Every Lunar New Year, many people visit Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, hoping for good fortune!
🌟 Want your wish to come true? Give it a try—you might just witness a miracle! ✨
🎋 Steps to Make a Wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree in 2025
- Purchase a wishing paper on-site, priced at approximately HKD 50.
- Write your name and wish on the wishing paper.
- Toss your wishing paper towards the plastic wishing tree—if it successfully hangs onto the tree, your wish will come true! ✨
🚆 Public Transport to Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree
🚌 Bus
64K: Take the bus from Tai Po Market Station or Tai Wo Station and get off at Fong Ma Po Bus Stop.
🚐 Minibus
25K: Take the minibus from Tai Wo Station, departing every 10 minutes, and get off at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree.
🚖 Taxi
Take a taxi from Exit A of Tai Wo Station, and the ride takes about 10 minutes.