Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees

Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees Review

Featured in Hong Kong's chapter of The Amazing Race TV show, these trees are an important Chinese New Year pilgrimage site. People from throughout Hong Kong come to the two banyan trees to make wishes and offerings. Some people burn joss sticks and incense; others throw an orange—tied to a wish written on a piece of paper—up into a tree (if it catches on a branch the wish will come true). Unfortunately, the weight of the oranges has caused several branches to fall off. People also visit the trees during exam time or when their health or that of a loved one is in jeopardy. Take the East Rail line to Tai Po Market train station, then take Bus 64K or 65K, or Minibus 25K.