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Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
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Red Coffee Tong
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Juk Iyagi Busan University Hospital
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Solo
I cannot recommend this enough. I spent 4 days in Busan seeing practically everything. I did this on the last day and it was my favourite attraction. Loved the colours. I felt like I was back in South America. Walk and enjoy. Wear good shoes as you will climb up and down and some of the paving is uneven. I was doing a photography walking tour with a guide. If you go alone, get an information leaflet which will point out the main attractions and trails. It is easy to get lost! Residents do live here so be mindful with noise. There are a few eateries located around. As I said I was with a guide, otherwise transport wise you need to take a bus from the nearest metro station or a taxi.
Written June 8, 2022
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Bruce S
Taichung, Taiwan8 contributions
Couples
The culture village is fun to walk through. We walked up to the location from our hotel in Nampo. And that was great for seeing this unique neighborhood. It may be too hot in summer but it was great in winter. Across from the village entrance is an elementary school and up the road behind and past the school is the entry to the forest walk with great views. The sculpture area is at the end of the walk. Spend 90 minutes at least to enjoy the round trip with time to take pictures and enjoy nature before entering the village later in the afternoon. Watch the lights come on as evening comes then walk down (or take the local bus) to the nearby subway. One of our favorite days in Busan.
Written February 12, 2020
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megsmy
Singapore, Singapore71 contributions
Friends
A must visit here. You can purchase the map of the village where you collect stamps of all the sites you're supposed to see. Makes it a bit more interactive. However, there aren't exactly clear signs of how to finish the course so I was a little lost. Or maybe it's just me. Having said that, everyone should still give this place a visit. It's easily accessible via local bus lines.
Written May 15, 2022
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Tricia D
Fort Worth, TX120 contributions
Gamcheon Cultural Village is a wonderful testament to the Korean people's resilience. Once a low income housing area that was quickly and cheaply filled with citizens fleeing the war, it has since been refurbished to the thriving, colorful, artistic village it is today. There are plenty of shops and cafes to visit with a plethora of photo opportunities in between. I suggest parking near the top and grabbing a map at the tourism office. We parked at the bottom and were sort of clueless as we wandered around looking for the iconic photo drops that I have seen in so many pictures.
Written June 6, 2021
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SiYauKai
Vancouver, Canada108 contributions
Located on a hill side of mountain, it would be quite a task to "walk" to this attraction! Taking a bus or taxi would be recommended, and you'll see why when you're there. There are lots of souvenir stores to check out, and coffee places, especially roof top ones where you can see the "view" of the place). There are also viewing points (with cartoon character "The Little Prince" statue) to take pictures, you just have to walk around to find them or locate where the line up is for people wanting to take a picture with this statue :)
Written January 17, 2020
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WeiHuang91
Singapore, Singapore699 contributions
Really love how colorful is this village, and I can always find that there are just so many things to do around here! Brought my mum here this time round and she really enjoyed herself here!
In this cultural village you find that your sight is always been captured by the artsy walls and the very nice designs. The architecture of this village was also very unique where you can just go in any alley and every new place you explore is a whole new sight for you!
There are also plenty of food options for you to have around here, from simple street food to maybe some light snacks and refreshments. If you are looking for some souvenirs to bring back home, you can definitely find them here as they have a really wide range of cartoon characters to really exquisite art pieces.
Overall, will really recommend first time visitors to Busan to really drop by here!
In this cultural village you find that your sight is always been captured by the artsy walls and the very nice designs. The architecture of this village was also very unique where you can just go in any alley and every new place you explore is a whole new sight for you!
There are also plenty of food options for you to have around here, from simple street food to maybe some light snacks and refreshments. If you are looking for some souvenirs to bring back home, you can definitely find them here as they have a really wide range of cartoon characters to really exquisite art pieces.
Overall, will really recommend first time visitors to Busan to really drop by here!
Written March 23, 2020
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TravelerTrecker
Houston702 contributions
This is considered as one of the main attractions of Busan. I was not very impressed. The Gamcheon village is a small, somewhat colorful, clean area that is part of a large, somewhat financially deprived neighborhood in Busan. It is an area that has been developed to promote tourism to the area. There are several interesting murals around the main road and many shops that mainly sell common , touristy souvenirs. The only shop that called my attention, sells cute sweets made of "cotton" ; these sweets are decorated with faces and it is nice to see how they are made. There is tourist office at the entrance that is not very informative.
The views of Busan are nice and there are several places from where you can see the port and the ocean. It was not crowded. It is nice to visit the Gamcheon village in the afternoon. The sunset is lovely. The stores close around 600 pm.
We arrived by metro and walked to the Village. You have to be in good shape to do this. It is far and hilly. It is better to take the metro and then a taxi or take a bus or simply take a taxi from wherever you are located (more expensive) but more comfortable.
Once in the village, it is easy to walk around. Plan a visit for one hour.
The views of Busan are nice and there are several places from where you can see the port and the ocean. It was not crowded. It is nice to visit the Gamcheon village in the afternoon. The sunset is lovely. The stores close around 600 pm.
We arrived by metro and walked to the Village. You have to be in good shape to do this. It is far and hilly. It is better to take the metro and then a taxi or take a bus or simply take a taxi from wherever you are located (more expensive) but more comfortable.
Once in the village, it is easy to walk around. Plan a visit for one hour.
Written May 27, 2020
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Panda055
Melbourne, Australia552 contributions
Couples
We caught two subway lines from our hotel in Hyundae to visit the Gamcheon culture village. Then a bus ride to the village.
The Village was built during the 1920s and 30s, for the poor people in Busan and to provide local labour. The brightly painted houses have turned the village into a popular tourist attractions. Being built on a steep mountain-side slope makes the village quite unique and it features many souvenir shops and cafes.
The Village was built during the 1920s and 30s, for the poor people in Busan and to provide local labour. The brightly painted houses have turned the village into a popular tourist attractions. Being built on a steep mountain-side slope makes the village quite unique and it features many souvenir shops and cafes.
Written February 20, 2020
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J W
Singapore, Singapore102 contributions
Solo
Colourful houses perched on the hillside.
Loved the art scupltures and wall paintings where one can chill out at the cafes.
Corner shop sells 1000 won socks made in Korea. Useful souvenirs or gifts.
Loved the art scupltures and wall paintings where one can chill out at the cafes.
Corner shop sells 1000 won socks made in Korea. Useful souvenirs or gifts.
Written January 1, 2020
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Krispy
Singapore, Singapore155 contributions
Couples
Gamcheon Culture Village was absolutely beautiful, and definitely earned its alias as Busan’s Santorini! the village was well endowed with souvenir shops, eateries and very strategically placed photo spots. easy to get there too, don’t even worry about getting there. here’s a guide to get there:
1. take the subway to toseong station, line 1, exit 6
2. once you exit from exit 6, walk straight to the intersection ahead, and turn right”
3. keep walking straight past Pusan National University Hospital which will be on your right
4. you’ll see a bus stop by the road, where you can take bus 2 or 2-2
5. don’t worry about counting the stops, but please try to find a seat as the bus will be making its way up the winding slopes and will jerk a lot
6. you’ll see Gamcheon Culture Village on your left in less than 15mins (our trip took less than 10mins)
7. almost all the passengers on the bus will alight here, so follow suit!
1. take the subway to toseong station, line 1, exit 6
2. once you exit from exit 6, walk straight to the intersection ahead, and turn right”
3. keep walking straight past Pusan National University Hospital which will be on your right
4. you’ll see a bus stop by the road, where you can take bus 2 or 2-2
5. don’t worry about counting the stops, but please try to find a seat as the bus will be making its way up the winding slopes and will jerk a lot
6. you’ll see Gamcheon Culture Village on your left in less than 15mins (our trip took less than 10mins)
7. almost all the passengers on the bus will alight here, so follow suit!
Written January 3, 2020
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tripper
Australia40 contributions
How much would a taxi ride costs from Busan port to Gamcheon CV? Or am I better off catching the cruise shuttle bus (US$10 each) to Gukje Market, then catching a taxi? There is only 2 of us and we don't want to waste time in public transport if taxi is not too expensive. Thanks.
Machigoh
Singapore, Singapore965 contributions
If you don't want to waste time on public transport, taxi is the way to go. We did our tour using taxi to commute between sightseeing sites. It saves so much time and the taxi are not not expensive. My guess is that the taxi fare from Busan Port to Gamcheon CV will be less than USD 20. You can use one of the transport app to check the estimated taxi fare.
EekaSyafiqah
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4 contributions
Hello, does anybody know how to go to Gamcheon CV from Jinhae ? Thanks in advance :)
TG
Seoul, South Korea38 contributions
Let me tell you how to get there. Let say you're at Busan station. First you should take a subway to Tosung station, then getting off at the station and walk to the hospital of Busan university. You will see the bus No. 1-1, 2, 2-2. If you take one of those buses, you can get to Gamcheon Culture Village. Please be aware that you should get off at bus stop, Gamcheon Culture Village or the elementary school of Gamcheon, in Korean, 감천문화마을 or 감천초등학교 respectively. Hope it helps you.
Ferngg
Busan, South Korea21 contributions
Hi! Any tips for checking this place out with kids? Is it doable with a stroller or are there many stairs?
-also does anyone know if there are storage lockers at the nearest subway station?
Shirin Yee
Malaysia298 contributions
Well you could bring stroller with you but the place you can visit may be limited as there are many stairs to explore. Going with kids need more careful as most of the stairs doesn't have handle. Most of the subway have storage locker from small to big with different price. Visit this website english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/whereToShop/whereToShop.jsp?action=about&cid=996331
aska215
Malaysia196 contributions
Is there a bus from Gamcheon village back to Jagalchi station? Or would it better to take taxi? Anyone tried taking taxi before & how much was the fare?
Danny Andreas
Bandung, Indonesia114 contributions
If you alone, better take bus from the nearest metro.
If you with your family, from the nearest metro take the taxi to Gamcheon
To Gamcheon take metro line 1 at Toseong Station (exit 6) transfer to Saha-gu Town Bus 1-1, Seo-gu Town Bus 2, or 2-2 - get off at Gamcheon culture village.
Gamcheon.or.kr
aug28piggy
Singapore44 contributions
Hi how do they accept bus fare? How frequent is the buses at Toseong Stn to the village and from the village to Toseong Stn?
John S
Ventura, CA546 contributions
There is a very good app called Subway for all the metro stops and route times in South Korea. Highly recommend it.
From Toseong station I recommend a taxi... will be around 5000 - 6000 won. $5-6. Then from Gamcheon Village take a taxi back to Toseong Station. It is much more convenient.
MoniqueThoo
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Would like to know where I can rent hanbok in Gamcheon Culture village. Thanks!
Steve Y
Portsmouth, UK118 contributions
There are many shops around the entrance that rent Hanbok. You should find it easy.
suyuien
25 contributions
is there any fees imposed? eg. entrance fees or government related fees? if yes, how much?
ankmagic
Secunderabad, India38 contributions
No fees. But I recommend buying the map for 2000 won which will help you go through the path so that you can cover good points. Also it entitles you for 3 free postcards, thus covers up for the price.
Hello!
We want to go to Busan for 1 day trip.
In Busan
We only want to go to
- Gamcheon Culture Village
- Nampo Dong
- Taejongdae
- Back to Seoul by KTX
but not sure how and which bus we should take 😂😂 anyone can help us?
From Busan Station to Gamcheon Culture Village..
Gamcheon Culture Village to Nampo Dong..
Nampo Dong to Taejongdae
and Taejongdae back to Busan Station..
thanks in advance..
Ann W
Novosibirsk, Russia324 contributions
Hello if you are coming from Seoul by KTX as well then you should go to Jagalchi station and then look for exit 1 - there is bus stop nearby for Seogu number for bus will be seogu 2 or seogu 2.2 they will take you to Gamcheon village. Back by them but to Nampo only. Also from Nampodong there are several buses to Taejongdae 88 and 101. All places are quite big just for one day. You can use train at Taejongdae cost if I'm correct 3000 for adult won, it will be faster and it stops at each sight and you can always use next for same ticket after. Also there are tourist information centers near each place so if you are lost they will help. And even if in Korean there is application Kakao Bus and Kakao map. kako metro is available in English. Gamcheon and Nampo are pretty close but Taejongdae could be far especially if there is traffic jams.
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- Hotels near Busan Gamcheon Culture Village:
- (1.72 mi) La Valse Hotel
- (1.18 mi) Aventree Hotel Busan
- (2.26 mi) Asti Hotel Busan Station
- (1.19 mi) Stanford Inn Busan
- (2.13 mi) Ramada Encore by Wyndham - Busan Station
- Restaurants near Busan Gamcheon Culture Village:
- (0.08 mi) Coffee It House
- (0.12 mi) Meolakano
- (0.12 mi) Gamnae Cafe
- (0.44 mi) Red Coffee Tong
- (1.44 mi) Gaemijip
- Attractions near Busan Gamcheon Culture Village:
- (0.09 mi) JunoTrip Busan Cooking Class
- (0.09 mi) HANBOK IT HOUSE
- (0.13 mi) Gamcheon Munhwamaeul Haneul Maru Jeonmangdae
- (1.15 mi) BIFF Square
- (0.72 mi) Busan Cooking class