Wanggu Station Introduction
Wanggu is a relatively late-developed area in the Pingxi region. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, Hu Jie, a person from Quanzhou, Fujian, came here to cultivate the land, but the mine was flooded by heavy rains, resulting in numerous casualties, hence the name "Wangankeng" or "Lost Mine Pit." During the Japanese occupation period, due to the inauspicious name, it was renamed "Wanggu Pit." In the 61st year of the Republic, a stop was established to transport coal from Qinghe Mine, initially named Qinghe Station. As mining declined, the bustling scene of workers coming and going gradually faded, hidden among the lush mountains. Nowadays, the few travelers who get off here come to find the Wanggu Waterfall. For hiking enthusiasts, there's also a Wanggu Waterfall nearby, just about 10 minutes from the station. From Wanggu Station, head towards the Qinghe Broken Bridge, crossing the newly built asphalt road over the railway; it takes about 5 minutes to reach the entrance of the Wanggu Waterfall Trail. The Wanggu Waterfall Trail was the early route for residents traveling between Lingjiao and Shifen, with a total length of about 500 meters. Except for a short steep section at the trail entrance, most of the path is a gentle forest trail where you can enjoy the four-tiered Wanggu Waterfall group along the way. The rich ecology along the trail allows you to appreciate the beauty of the mountains and forests.
