"Machu Picchu of Busan" — labyrinth of colorful houses on hillside. Former Korean War refugee district turned into art space. Murals, sculptures, galleries, cafes in every alley. Iconic photo — Little Prince and Fox statue with village view. Need comfortable shoes — steep climbs!
Free entry to village. Tourist stamp map ₩2,000 — collect stamps at landmarks for souvenir. Some galleries and cafes have small fees.
Metro Line 1 to Toseong Station (토성역), Exit 6. Bus Saha 1-1 or Seo-gu 2 to Gamcheon Culture Village stop (10-15 min). Or taxi from Jagalchi — 10 min, ₩8,000-10,000.
March-October: 9:00-18:00. November-February: 9:00-17:00. Streets accessible outside hours but shops/cafes closed.
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Follow signs in village or buy map (₩2,000). Statue is at one of viewpoints — Little Prince and Fox looking at village. Photo queue 5-15 min in peak season.
2-3 hours for main route with photos. If visiting galleries and cafes — 4+ hours. Village is big, many stairs — don't rush.
Useful tips for visiting Gamcheon Culture Village
Come early morning (9:00-10:00) — fewer tourists, better light for photos. After 2 PM queues at popular photo spots.
This is residential area — keep quiet, don't look into house windows. Residents ask to respect their privacy.
Comfortable shoes ESSENTIAL! Village on steep slope, many stairs and uneven paths. Slippery when wet.
Combine with Jagalchi Market and Gukje Market — all 10-15 min by taxi. Perfect half-day route.
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