What bus routes can you take from the bus terminus?
You can take bus 64K or 64P to Fong Ma Po Station.
What does it mean if the orange hangs on a branch without falling?
If it hangs without falling, it is believed that the wish will come true.
How do people make wishes for the wishing tree tradition?
People write their wishes on red paper and tie them to oranges with colorful ribbons.
What is another option for getting there?
The another option is you can take the MTR to Tai Wo and grab a taxi.
What happened to the wishing tree in 2005?
The trunk of the wishing tree collapsed because it was overloaded.
What does it means if the orange falls?
If the orange falls, it means the wish was too greedy.
Where did the tradition of hanging wishes on a wishing tree begin?
The tradition began in Lam Tsuen, which is in Tai Po.
How can you get to the wishing tree?
You can take the MTR to Tai Po Market and take Exit A3, which leads to the bus terminus.
How long has this tradition been practiced?
The tradition has been practiced for hundreds of years.
What happened to the wishing tree in 2005?
The trunk of the wishing tree collapsed because it was overloaded.
What are people encouraged to do now to protect the wishing tree?
People are encouraged to throw plastic oranges onto imitation trees or to tie the wishing paper onto wooden racks.
What do people do with the oranges after tying on their wishes?
They throw the oranges onto a tree.
What was the original purpose of throwing paper into trees?
It was done by fishermen to bring good luck and protection on their journey before entering the New Territories.