Lijia
Where: North-West Thailand
Status: Rumoured
The village of Lijia, Thailand is a magnet for treasure hunters seeking crates of looted gold stashed by retreating Japanese soldiers at the end of World War 2. According to local lore, an elderly monk once stumbled upon a cave network that contained 50 chests of gold, the remains of several Japanese soldiers and a steam train. Although several treasure hunters have lost their lives while searching the caverns and mines surrounding the village, the treasure – if it exists – remains undiscovered.
Could it be a game?
We know Drake loves searching for gold and the mention of cave networks and train tracks instantly remind us of a scene from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, which we’d love to relive with our new favourite adventurer. We’ve already seen what the game engine is capable of and, with Thailand as the location, come next year this could be become the best looking game ever.
Couple this with the suggestions that this horde never existed and was all part of an elaborate hoax, which, if Drake was to discover information to the contrary, could form the centre of the plot. And the game almost makes itself.
Above: Thailand is a beautiful location and one which is rumoured to be full of gold
