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A delightful trip to the hidden waterfall paradise via Wanggu Hiking Trail Station, breathtakingly beautiful

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Among the more well-known waterfall attractions on the Pingxi Line, Shifen Waterfall is a popular spot. However, many people don’t know that Wanggu Station and Wanggu Waterfall, connected via the Wanggu Hiking Trail, are also well worth a visit.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Among the more well-known waterfall attractions on the Pingxi Line, Shifen Waterfall is a popular spot. However, many people don’t know that Wanggu Station and Wanggu Waterfall, connected via the Wanggu Hiking Trail, are also well worth a visit. Wanggu Station is usually very quiet with few passengers getting on or off, but precisely for this reason, it offers a serene and uncrowded experience. If you have a one-day pass for the Pingxi Line, it’s recommended to get off here and spend about an hour wandering around to enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
 

The view of Wanggu Waterfall is like a hidden paradise on earth. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

After getting off at Wanggu Station, it takes about a 15-minute walk along the Wanggu Waterfall Hiking Trail to reach the waterfall group. This trail was once part of the historic Wanggu Ancient Trail and has been renovated by New Taipei City’s Tourism and Travel Bureau. It’s perfect for exploring with family, friends, or loved ones. Wanggu Waterfall consists of four cascading levels, with emerald-blue pools beneath the cascades that look like a paradise on earth — definitely worth a stop to admire.

 

The lush green riverside landscape opposite Wanggu Waterfall offers tranquil beauty. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

The riverside area opposite Wanggu Waterfall is lush and vibrant, resembling a hidden paradise. In the tranquility, all you can hear is the sound of the rushing waterfall, creating a delightful ambiance that delights all who visit.

 

Although Wanggu Station is quiet and rarely crowded, it offers a peaceful and leisurely travel experience. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

Wanggu Station is the quietest station on the Pingxi branch line, with relatively few passengers getting on or off. Unlike Shifen Waterfall and Pingxi Old Street, which attract many tourists, the beautiful curved railway in front of Wanggu Station is a favorite spot for train enthusiasts to capture the scenery of passing trains. Before heading to the Wanggu Waterfall Hiking Trail from Wanggu Station, you’ll pass by the former Qinghe Coal Mine operation platform — an excellent vantage point for watching trains. Many rail fans specifically come here to wait for trains to pass by.

 

Enjoying the sight of trains passing by at the train observation platform. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

The towering A-shaped remains of the Qinghe Suspension Bridge bear witness to the prosperous days of the coal mining industry. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

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