Starring opposite Jay Chou in The Treasure Hunter is Taiwanese actress, singer and model Lin Chiling. One of the most recognised television personalities in Taiwan, Lin made her film debut in John Woo's 2008 historical epic Red Cliff.

In addition to playing the role of Lan Ting in The Treasure Hunter, Lin Chiling also sang the theme song for the film (for which she wrote lyrics and Jay Chou composed the score), a slow love song entitled 'Take Me Flying'.