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Sunrise at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree

Beat the morning mist and catch the first light hitting the ancient Wishing Tree.

Best time: sunriseAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 06:45

    Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree

    Get to the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree before dawn. Take KMB route 64K, 64P or 65K from Tai Po Market Railway Station, or catch a green taxi from Tai Wo Railway Station if you are in a group of four or five.

  2. 07:05

    Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree

    Stand by the old tree as the sun rises toward the WSW. The traditional belief holds that this moment brings good luck and fortune to those who witness it.

  3. 07:30

    Head to a nearby spot for breakfast or coffee once the shops open. Check the route for available options in the area.

Local tip

The Wishing Tree is a popular spot for both Westerners and locals. Arriving early helps you secure a quiet moment before the crowds arrive.

Check before you go

  • Bus routes 64K, 64P and 65K run from Tai Po Market Railway Station. Green taxis are available from Tai Wo Railway Station.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hong Kong (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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