subject: Cheung Po Tsais Treasure [print this page] Hong Kong is not just about crowded colourful streets and great street side fare. The main island of Hong Kong and other islands surrounding it are full of attractions, especially those which portray the rich history of the region, and lovely beaches, making it an ideal holiday destination.
For those interested in exploring the mystery and adventure which is part of the rich history of Hong Kong, the Cheung Po Tsai caves offer an exciting escapade. Located on Cheung Chau, a small island located more towards the southwest of Hong Kong, the Cheung Po Tsai Cave is actually part of the rock formation. And, as the legend goes this cave had been the alleged home of a notorious pirate named Cheung Po Tsai.
The island of Cheung Chau being one of the oldest islands of Hong Kong to have been inhabited, with time the island has been associated with loads of interesting and intriguing folklore. But the story of Cheung Po Tsai and his fleet of six hundred Chinese flat bottom ships and army of more than four hundred men holds true as he laid down arms to the Qing regime in 1810. Cheung Po Tsai apparently went on to become an official of the Qing regime but kept the whereabouts of his treasure a secret.
Those interested in a treasure hunt can either try the two kilometre stroll from the main village of the Cheung Chau Island or add more drama to the whole adventure by taking a 'kaido', which is a small ferry, to the Sai Wan Pier and continue on a 200 metre climb to the cave.
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