Kanka Creek - Shodoshima’s paradise of red leaves

#小岛 #四国 #小豆岛 Hanka Kei, located on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's three wonders. It attracts countless tourists with its magnificent natural landscape and rich history and culture. The scenery here changes with the seasons. No matter when you visit, you can feel the infinite charm of nature. There are still direct flights from Hong Kong to Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku, so it is very convenient to go to Shodoshima. The formation of Hanxia Creek can be traced back to volcanic activity about 13 million years ago. After a long period of crustal changes and weathering erosion, a unique landform has been formed here, with towering cliffs and strange rock groups. The fresh green in spring, the green in summer, the red leaves in autumn and the snowy scenery in winter make Hanxia Creek a tourist destination suitable for all seasons. One of the best ways to visit Hanxiaxi is to take the Hanxiaxi Cable Car. The cable car spans a canyon that is 7 kilometers wide from east to west and 4 kilometers long from north to south, allowing visitors to overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire valley from high altitude. The cabins of the cable car are equipped with large windows, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. The cable car journey from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the mountain takes about 5 minutes, but in this short time, you will experience the change of view from the valley to the top of the mountain. In addition to taking the cable car, hiking is also a great way to explore Hanxia Creek. There are many trails in Hanxia Creek. Along the way, you can enjoy the twelve scenic spots on the outside and eight scenic spots in Hanxia Creek. These scenic spots include Tongtian Temple, Hongyun Pavilion, Jinpingfeng, Laoshan Cave, etc. Each of them contains rich natural and humanistic stories. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Hanxia Creek. The entire valley is dyed fiery red with red leaves, like an oil painting. The best viewing period for red leaves is from early to late November every year. At this time, Hanxia Creek attracts a large number of tourists to watch this annual natural wonder. Whether it's the magnificent valley scenery or the changing natural scenery of the four seasons, Shodoshima Hanka Kei can make people linger. If you plan to go to Shodoshima, Kanka Kei is definitely one of the attractions you can’t miss.