林村鄉位於大帽山之陽，峰巒聳翠，山明谷秀，清流環繞，四季常春，開族立鄉，始於宋代
( 公元一二八七年 ) 距今已逾七百年。
幅員遼闊，計有上白牛石，下白牛石，梧桐寨，寨乪，大陽輋，麻布尾，水窩，坪朗，大崦山，小崦山，大崦，龍丫排，田寮下，新塘，新村，社山，塘上村，鍾屋村，新屋仔，放馬莆，坑下莆，較寮下，圍頭，南華莆，蓮澳李屋及蓮澳鄭屋等二十六條村。
阡陌相連，守望相助，情誼敦睦，休戚與共，為一民淳俗樸之樂土也。六和堂：成立於滿清年代，已有百餘年歷史，雖云管理祖嘗，供奉天后，實為鄉政之核心。
古有保甲法之訂立，十戶立一牌頭，十牌立一甲頭，十甲立一保長，依本鄉二十餘村而編制，分為六甲，六和堂之名基於此也。林村鄉公所：創於一九五四年，取代六和堂成為本鄉最高行政機構，掌管鄉政，推動會務，初假天后廟作辦公之所，由張枝繁太平紳士任首屆主席，後於一九八一年建成林村鄉公所大樓，繼又於一九九八年拆卸重建，今已成為一所美侖美奐三層高會址。獅子會林村青年中心：於一九七二年蒙國際獅子會三零三區分會捐助部份建築費而建成，中心設有圖書室及一個多用途之大禮堂，除平日供學生之文康交誼外，其餘則供本鄉大型節目如每年之新春同樂日，天后誕，觀音誕敬老等活動，均在此舉行。
並成立青年中心委員會負責管理及協助林村鄉公所推動各項活動。天后廟：建於清乾隆年間
( 公元一七三六年 )
，距今已有二百多年歷史，於一九六七年重修，是大埔區具規模的古廟，廟內懸掛的洪鐘有鐫於乾隆三十六年
( 一七七七年 )
的字跡，廟內設有鄧占一夫婦靈位，相傳建廟初期，經費不足，幸獲途經本鄉之鄧氏慨捐巨款得以完成，故特設其倆人靈位供奉，以示紀念。
此外，還供奉十二位護鄉烈士靈位，事蹟廟內有另文敘述，每年秋分，鄉民亦虔誠拜祭。
近年來香火鼎盛，除本鄉善信外，亦有來自區外，如香港仔，鯉魚門，西貢等地方。太平清醮：自乾隆年間建廟後，本鄉訂下十年一屆太平清醮，相沿至今，期間禁伐木，戒殺生，全鄉齋戒沐浴，酬謝神恩，兼祭幽靈，並公演粵劇助興，人神共樂，祈求風調雨順，合境平安。許願樹：位於本鄉天后廟右旁，遠望五彩繽紛，恍如長出奇花，其前身為一大樟樹，附有伯公神位，由於年代久遠，枝幹隨之枯萎，遂成為通心樹，據傳有一善信，其子入學毫無寸進，經拜通心樹後智慧頓開，學業有成，因此四
方善信慕名而來，還吸引不少外國遊客，由於許願者多靈驗，故每逢假日，春節期間，人群擠得水洩不通，今更成為香港旅遊點之一。林村瀑布：位於大帽山上，從林錦公路轉入梧桐寨村，再經村後小徑而上，途經萬德苑，蜿蜒曲折，紆迴而上，便可抵達。
瀑布澎湃奔騰，有如白練高懸，極為壯觀，且四處叢林密佈，雖在炎夏亦有涼意，每逢假日成為行山者之好去處。萬德苑：為一所道教修養庭苑，建於一九七五年，實為林村一大名勝，苑內地方雖小，但建設非常雅緻，亭台樓閣，曲徑通幽，巍峨神殿，氣象莊嚴，一草一木都引人入勝。嘉道理農場：位於林村白牛石村林錦公路旁。
面積逾一百五十公頃。
嘉道理兄弟在政府漁農處協助下，一九五一年正式成立「嘉道理農業輔助會」，並在觀音山開闢佔地約百多公頃的試驗埸，低息貸款予農民，教導農民飼養禽畜及蔬果種植法，造福新界
農民。
時至今天，農場為半公開式招待前來人仕參觀。
林村鄉公所
會長： 張枝繁
主席： 陳 興
副主席： 張學明
A Brief Introduction to
the History and Attractions of Lam Tsuen Situated southof Tai Mo Shan in a
picturesque valley, Lam Tsuen is surrounded by green hills and clear brooks,
with a weather-like spring all the year round.
Over 700 years ago, in the Sung Dynasty (1287 A.D.), clanspeople began to
settle there. Today, Lam Tsuen spreads over a large area, covering 26
villages, namely, Sheung Pak Ngau Shek Village, Ha Pak Ngau Shek, Ng Tung
Chai, Chai Kek, Tai Yeung Chea, Ma Po Mei, Shui Wo, Ping Long, Tai Om Shan,
Siu Om Shan, Tai Om, Lung Ah Pai, Tin Liu Ha, San Tong, San Tsuen, Shea
Shan, Tong Sheung Tsuen, Chung Uk Tsuen, San Uk Chai, Fong Ma Po, Hang Ha
Po, Kau Liu Ha, Wai Tau, Nam Wah Po, Lin O Lee Uk and Lin O Cheng Uk.
In this land where footpaths crisscross between the fields, people in the
community share their joys and sorrows together, caring for one
another. It is indeed a peaceful oasis in the hustle and bustle of the
city.Luk Wo Tong (六和堂)：Founded
in the Qing Dynasty,
"the Tong" had a history of over 100 years. It was in fact
the local
administrative centre, although its obvious functions were to take care of
the ancestors' properties and enshrine and worship Tin Hau. In ancient
China, there was a so-called "Po Kup" (保甲)
system, under which a "Pai Tau" (牌頭)
was to be chosen from 10 households, a "Kup" (甲)
from 10 "Pai", and a "Po" (保)
from 10 "Kup". Lam Tsuen, with its over 20 villages, was
divided into 6 "Kup". That was where the name "Luk Wo
Tong" (Six Harmonious Hall) came from. Lam Tsuen Valley Committee：First
established in 1954, the Committee replaced Luk Wo Tong as the highest
administrative body of Lam Tsuen, where local administration and
policies are carried out. Initially, the Tin Hau Temple was used as
the office
with Mr. Cheung Chi-fan, M.B.E., J.P. as the first chairman.
Subsequently, in 1981, the Lam Tsuen Valley Committee Building was
completed. The building was yet again pulled down for reconstruction
in 1998. It has now become a 3-storeyed magnificent building.The Lion
Club Lam Tsuen Youth Centre：Built
with the generous donation from the 303 Branch of the International Lion
Club towards part of the construction costs in 1972, the Centre houses a
library and a multi-purpose grand hall. Apart from serving as a place
for students to meet and make friends, the hall is also the venue for
various activities held on special occasions, such as the New Year Fun Day,
Tin Hau's Birthday and Respect the Elderly Day on the Birthday of Goddness
of Mercy. A Youth Centre Committee is also set up to assist the Lam
Tsuen Valley Committee in organizing and promoting the activities.Tin Hau
Temple：Built
in the Qian Long period of the Qing Dynasty (1736 A.D.), the Temple has a
history of more than 200 years.
After renovation in 1967, it is presently the most impressive historic
temple
in Tai Po District. A large bell hanging in the Temple bears
inscription which says, "Engraved in Qian Long 36th Year (1777
A.D.)". Inside the temple is a tablet inscribed with the name of
the deceased Tang Chim Yat and his Wife.
Legend has it that at some stage during the initial construction of the
Temple, funds began to run out. Fortunately, with the immense donation
from Mr. Tang, who happened to travel byway of the local area, the temple
was completed. To commemorate the couples' benevolent act, a tablet
inscribed with their names was set up for worshipping. There is also
another tablet inscribed with the names of the 12 martyrs who lost their
lives when they were protecting the local villages, the stories of whom are
recorded and displayed in the Temple.
Every autumn solstice local villagers will come to pay respect. In
recent
years the Temple has become quite popular and is fully packed with
worshippers most of the time, the majority of whom come from other areas
like Aberdeen, Lei Yu Mun and Sai Kung, etc.Tai Ping Ching Chiu (Religious
Service praying for Peace)：Since
the construction of the Temple in the period of Qian Long, Lam Tsuen has
arranged to hold a Tai Ping Ching Chiu once in every ten years.
This tradition has been passed on today. During this religious
service, which lasts for several days, felling trees and slaughtering of
livestock is strictly prohibited, and all the villagers will purify
themselves by fasting and bathing so as to thank the gods and placate the
roaming spirits. Cantonese opera will also be publicly performed to
please both the human and the deity. The purpose is to wish for
favorable weather and peace in the whole area.
Wishing Tree：Towering
beside the Tin Hau Temple in Lam Tsuen, this Tree seems to be covered in
deep crimson colours from a distance. Only up close do you realize
that the Wishing Tree is actually laden with wishes written on bright red
paper. It used to be a camphor tree where a tablet for enshrining and
worshipping Pak Kung was placed. As time went on, the branches and
leaves began to wither and eventually it became a hollow tree. Legend says
that a worshipper had a son who was very slow in learning. As a result
of the wish he made after worshipping the hollow tree, his son, however, had
completely changed and made incredible improvement in his academic
performance. Words spread and people flocked to the place to make
wishes, and the Tree was quite generous with its magic. Today, it not
only attracts people from all around Hong Kong, but it is also popular with
foreign visitors. It has become one of the biggest tourist attractions
of Hong Kong.Lam Tsuen Waterfalls：Located
on top of Tai Mo Shan, they can be reached by turning into Ng Tung Chai
Tsuen from Lam Kam Road, and going along the footpath at the rear of the
village. On the way is Man Tak Yuen, and ascending the winding path
for a while you'll reach the destination. The roaring waterfalls gush down
the edge of the precipice with such force that they look like over-hanging
white silk, making a most spectacular sight. Also, as the place is
surrounded by dense scrubs and bushes, it remains pleasantly cool in the
heat of the summer, and it attracts many hikers and nature-loving people on
holidays.Man Tak Yuen：A
Taoist monastery, it was built in 1975 and is in fact one of the most
impressive attractions in Lam Tsuen. Despite its limited space, the
design of the Yuen is perfect and in food taste. The elaborate Chinese
architecture, the winding paths, the majestic santuary, the solemn
atmosphere, or even a tree is enough to lead one into wonderland.Kadoorie
Farm：Situated
beside the section of Lam Kam Road along Pak Ngau Shek Tsuen, Lam Tsuen, it
covers and area of over 150 hectares. With the assistance of the
Agriculture and Fisheries Department, the Kadoorie Brothers set up the
"Kadoorie Agriculture Aids Association" in 1951. They also
established a test ground with an area of more than 100 hectares in Kwun Yin
Shan, making low-interest loans to farmers and teaching them how to rear
domestic animals and fowls and plant vegetables. They have made great
contribution to the farmers in the New Territories. Today, the Farm is
partially open to the public for
touring.
Lam Tsuen Valley Committee
President: CHEUNG Chi-fan
Chairman: CHAN Hing
Vice Chairman: CHEUNG Hok-ming