Wanggu Station Introduction
Wanggu is an area in the Pingxi region that was developed relatively late. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, a person from Quanzhou, Fujian named Hu Jie settled here for mining. The mines were flooded, resulting in numerous casualties, hence the name "Wangankeng" (Ghost Mine). During the Japanese occupation, due to the inauspicious name, it was renamed "Wanggu Pit." In 1972, a stop was established to transport coal from the Qinghe Coal Mine, initially named Qinghe Station. As the mining industry declined, the once bustling scene of miners coming and going gradually disappeared, blending into the lush forest. Nowadays, occasional travelers disembark to seek out the Wanggu Waterfall. For hiking enthusiasts, there is a nearby Wanggu Valley Waterfall, just a little over 10 minutes from the station. Heading from Wanggu Station toward the Qinghe Broken Bridge, travelers can cross the newly built elevated asphalt road over the railway, and in about 5 minutes, they will reach the entrance of the Wanggu Waterfall Trail. The Wanggu Waterfall Trail was originally the access road for early residents between Lingjiao and Shifen, with a total length of about 500 meters. Aside from a short steep section of stairs at the trail entrance, most of it is a gentle shaded mountain path, where you can admire the four-tiered Wanggu Waterfall group along the way, enjoying the rich ecosystem and the beauty of the mountains.
