Wanggu Station Introduction
Wanggu is a relatively late-developed area in the Pingxi region. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, a person from Quanzhou, Fujian named Hu Jie came here to cultivate the land. The mine was submerged by a flood, resulting in numerous casualties, hence it was named "Wangangkou," meaning "lost mine pit." During the Japanese occupation period, due to the inauspicious name, it was renamed "Wanggu Pit." In 1972, a stop was established to transport coal from Qinghe Mine, initially named Qinghe Station. As the mining industry declined, the bustling scenes of miners coming and going gradually disappeared, hidden within the lush mountains. Nowadays, the few travelers who disembark do so to seek the Wanggu Waterfall. For hiking enthusiasts, there is the Wanggu Waterfall located not far away, just a 10-minute walk from the station. Proceeding from Wanggu Station towards the Qinghe Broken Bridge, one can cross the newly built elevated asphalt road over the tracks, and after about a 5-minute walk, arrive at the entrance of the Wanggu Waterfall Trail. The Wanggu Waterfall Trail was an early access road for residents traveling between Lingjiao and Shifen, measuring approximately 500 meters in length. Except for a short steep section of stairs at the entrance, most of the trail is a gentle shaded path. Along the way, visitors can admire the Wanggu Waterfall Cluster, which is divided into four tiers, experiencing the richness of the ecosystem and the beauty of the mountains and forests.
