Seosan Rock-Carved Buddha Triad

서산 용현리 마애여래삼존상

The Baekje smile carved in a valley cliff

Hours

Sep-Jun 9am-6pm; Jul-Aug 9am-9pm; open daily

Tickets

Free

Address

65-13 Maaesamjonbul-gil, Unsan-myeon, Seosan

Three Buddhas are carved into a rock wall deep in Yonghyeon valley. It is National Treasure No. 84, and the smile on the central standing figure is why people call it the Baekje smile. The expression seems to shift with the sunlight, so many visitors stand a long while. It is a short uphill walk from the entrance, and the office can arrange an explanation. It fits neatly into a day with Haemi Fortress and Gaesimsa.