Wanggu Station Introduction
Wanggu is an area in the Pingxi district that was settled relatively late. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, a person from Quanzhou, Fujian named Hu Jie came to this area for cultivation. The mine was flooded, leading to numerous casualties, hence the name "Wangankeng" (meaning "lost mine pit"). During the Japanese occupation, due to the unfortunate connotation, 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 bustling scene of miners coming and going gradually disappeared, hidden among the lush mountains and forests. Today, occasional travelers depart here in search of Wanggu Waterfall. For hiking enthusiasts, nearby is Wanggu Waterfall, just a short 10-minute walk from the station. From Wanggu Station, head towards the Qinghe Broken Bridge direction, cross the new elevated asphalt road over the railway, and after about a 5-minute walk, you will reach the entrance of Wanggu Waterfall Trail. The Wanggu Waterfall Trail was originally a passage for early residents between Lingjiao and Shifen, stretching about 500 meters. Except for a short section of steep stairs at the trail entrance, most of it is a gentle tree-lined mountain path where you can enjoy the four-tiered Wanggu waterfall group along the way, rich in ecology, while appreciating the beauty of the mountains and forests.
