Wanggu Station Introduction
Wanggu is a region that was relatively late to be developed in the Pingxi area. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, a person from Quanzhou, Fujian, named Hu Jie began to cultivate the land here. A mining pit was inundated by a flood, resulting in numerous casualties, hence the name "Wangang Pit." During the Japanese colonial period, due to the inauspicious name, it was renamed "Wanggu Pit." In 1972, in order to transport coal from the Qinghe coal mine, a stop was established, initially named Qinghe Station. With the decline of the mining industry, the once bustling scene of miners coming and going gradually disappeared, becoming hidden among the lush forests. Nowadays, occasional travelers disembark to seek the Wanggu Waterfall. For hiking enthusiasts, there is a nearby Wanggu Waterfall, just a little over 10 minutes away from the station. Heading from Wanggu Station towards the Qinghe Broken Bridge, travelers can cross the railway via a newly built elevated asphalt road, and reach the entrance of the Wanggu Waterfall Trail in about 5 minutes. The Wanggu Waterfall Trail was an early route for residents traveling between Lingjiao and Shifen. It is approximately 500 meters long, and apart from a short section of steep stairs at the trailhead, most of it is a gentle shaded mountain path, along which one can enjoy the four-tiered Wanggu Waterfall group. The trail is rich in biodiversity, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty of the mountains and forests.
