Written by HK Cheapo
Lunar New Year in Hong Kong is special, and the Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Festival is one big reason why.
What happens?
People come from far and wide to see the wishing trees of Lam Tsuen, located in the New Territories. Wishes are written and then thrown on the trees attached to oranges in the hopes of them coming true.
In order to avoid any injuries or damage to the trees, in recent years, the small village has placed a fake tree and wooden placards.
Schedule
The festival takes place from the first to the 15th day of the Lunar New Year. This year, that’s February 17 to March 3.
Past years
Last year, the event went from January 29 to February 12, 2025.
The Lam Tsuen New Year Night Market was held between January 29 and February 4, 2025.
How to get there
There are several ways to get to Lam Tsuen. You can go to Tai Po Market Station or Tai Wo Station on the East Rail Line, get off and catch the 64K, 25K minibus or 63R to the town (30 minutes).
You can also take a taxi from Tai Wo Station, which takes around 10 minutes.
