[Busan Travel Guide] Santorini of Korea that Must-Visit in Busan, Gamcheon Culture Village

Greetings, fellow travelers and art enthusiasts! 🎨🏘️ Let me whisk you away to the whimsical world of Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan. Nestled on the hills overlooking the sparkling sea, this vibrant village isn't just a cluster of houses; it's a living, breathing canvas of creativity and community. 🌈✨

General Information

Location of Gamcheon Culture Village

200, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

부산광역시 사하구 감내2로 200 (감천동)

Which metro station is nearest to Gamcheon Culture Village?

Toseong Station of Busan Subway Line 1

How to get to Gamcheon Culture Village?

Take Busan subway to Toseong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 6.

Take local bus Saha 1-1, Seogu 2 or Seogu 2-2 to Gamcheon Elementary School Bus Stop.

Gamcheon Culture Village is right opposite the elementary school.

Entrance fee of Gamcheon Culture Village

Free

Opening hours of Gamcheon Culture Village

March to November - 0900 to 1800,

December to February - 0900 to 1700

What makes Gamcheon Culture Village charming?

Unique architectural layout

• Gamcheon Culture Village ('감천문화마을' in Korean) is formed by houses that built in staircase-fashion on the hillside. The panorama is magnificent. Lego-liked houses overlook the ocean. Further walk into the alleyways, better the panoramic view.

• With its beautiful architectural layout, it is famed as “Santorini of Korea” . And according to article from CNN, the houses were builded in tiers so that no house blocks any house behind it, adhering the Taegeukdo teaching of allowing others to prosper.

• The houses are connected together with flight of stairs. There even have a stairway which is so steep until people would feel dizzy and see stars in theirs eyes when climbing. So the neighborhood named it as 'Stairs To See Stars'. Recommended to prepare comfortable walking shoes ease for wandering through the steep alleyway.

Colorful Village

• Gamcheon Culture Village is a cheerful neighborhood. Other than the iconic Little Prince and Dessert Fox at the observatory deck, the houses are also colorfully painted and decorated with vivid murals and sculptures. Not only for decoration, the artwork has its concept beneath.

• In Gamcheon Culture Village, other than tourist information map, people could also follow the painted fishes on the wall. The painted fishes swim through the whole village bringing people to the major popular sites. It brings a refreshing experience to visitors.

The Little Prince and Desert Fox observatory

'When troops of fishes come together, they are as strong as a whale.'

Activities

• You could get yourself a stamping map at the entrance. The visitation stamp challenge encourages people to come across all the beautiful places in the village when searching for stamps without afraid of missing out the photo spots or lost direction. With all the stamps collected, you could redeem a postcard of Gamcheon Culture Village at the end.

• Along the way, there is pretty cool shops, street food stalls and cafes which worth to stop by.

Gamcheon isn't just a cultural village; it's a celebration of art, expression, and the indomitable spirit of a community that turned adversity into a masterpiece. 🌆🖼️ So, if you're ready for a unique adventure where creativity knows no bounds, come and get lost in the enchanting alleys of Gamcheon Culture Village. 🗺️🌟

Bon Voyage!

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