The Story of Chinaman's Hat

Chinaman’s Hat is a small island off the east coast of the island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i and is a popular scenic spot. It is frequently photographed because of its remarkable resemblance to a Chinese straw hat. The Story of Chinaman’s Hat is an original legend describing how this uniquely shaped island was created. The story begins with a young boy in China who magically grows into a giant and floats across the seas to Hawai‘i. The adventures he experiences change him and the face of the Hawaiian Islands forever.