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According to legend, an Indian monk who liked travelling in a wooden cup was believed to have lodged where the Monastery now stands.

Attracted by the natural wonders and the serene milieu, he built a chalet there for practicing meditation.

Since then, the name of Reverend Pui To ( 杯渡禪師, lit.

travelling in a cup ) has become widespread.

In memory of him, his followers built a pagoda at the place where he formerly resided.

At the back of the pagoda was a statue of Reverend Pui To.

The time of construction, however, cannot be ascertained.

Some say the Pui To Pagoda was built in the Jin Dynasty and redeveloped in the Song Dynasty.

Regular maintenance works has kept the historical relic's original appearance intact.