The Only Wishing Tree in Hong Kong

Address - Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, Lam Tsuen Rural Committee Road Environment/Facilities - Spacious and comfortable environment Features - Wishing Tree Average Price - Free Opening Hours - 09:00-17:00 Rating - 8/10 Since I visited on a weekday, it was quieter than expected. You can get there by taking the 65K bus or the 25K minibus. The Wishing Tree is said to have been around since the Qianlong era, and the Tin Hau Temple was built here during that time. People have been living in the area since the Song Dynasty. Over time, Lam Tsuen has become a tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Originally, there were two large banyan trees in front of Lam Tsuen. According to the villagers, these two trees are very effective in granting wishes. Gradually, the Wishing Tree became one of the places where Hong Kong people go to pray for blessings. Nowadays, the Wishing Tree has become an artificial tree, and many devotees come to throw their wish plaques onto the tree, which has become a ritual. If your heart is sincere, your wish will come true. Looking around, Lam Tsuen feels quite modern, while the Tin Hau Temple remains bustling with incense offerings. It's just a temple, but it won't leave you in awe.