- First published
- Oct 25, 2026
Goesan Wonpung-ri Twin Seated Rock Buddhas
A protected Korean Treasure carved into a rock face in Wonpung-ri, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan County. Two seated Buddhas appear side by side in a composition the county attributes tentatively to the twelfth-century Goryeo period.
- Address
- San 124-2 area, Wonpung-ri, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (county heritage locator includes ‘1jwa’)
- Nearby transit
- The official tourism page references travel via Chungju and Suanbo toward Yeonpung. It does not verify current bus frequencies, the nearest stop or the walking conditions at the rock face. Confirm the permitted access path locally.
- Hours
- The inspected county page does not state fixed visiting hours, closing days, admission fees or parking charges. This is a protected rock-carving site: observe from permitted locations and never climb on or touch the heritage. Check current local access conditions.
The county's official heritage listing confirms the location and a designation date of 21 January 1963. It does not confirm admission charges, visiting hours, parking or an accessible approach. Follow on-site instructions and recheck transport before visiting.
Why go
Observe the recessed panel on a cliff around 30 metres high: the county describes a rectangular niche about 6.5 metres above ground level, containing two Buddhas and two attendant bodhisattvas. Legends about the sculptor are not verified historical attributions. Do not climb or touch the rock carvings.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.